The books about Santa are seemingly endless.  As a result, I am breaking them up into smaller groups.  These are the best books about Santa’s reindeer helpers.  Where’s Prancer? (ages 3-7) by Syd Hoff (Beginning Reader)  Santa returns to the North Pole after giving out presents.  He goes inside to warm up with a cup of tea.  When he ventures ...

Corduroy, Max & Ruby, Spot, and Little Miss Spider are beloved storybook characters celebrating Christmas.  The text, illustrations, and storylines are ideal for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.  Two of them are flap books which allow children to practice small motor skills and predicting as well as experiencing the joy of discovery.   I am ...

Story Summary:  The Animal’s Christmas Carol (ages 4-9) was inspired by the French Christmas carol “The Friendly Beasts.”   Using comforting rhyming stanzas, animals all declare the glory of the Lord and give unique gifts to the newborn king.  For instance, the cow and her calf give up their manger bed while camels carry the gifts from the wise ...