Who's That Knocking on Christmas Eve

by Jan Brett

published by G. P. Putnam Sons

Every year, trolls knock down Kyri's door and gobble up her Christmas feast. But this year, the trolls are in for a surprise: a boy and his pet ice bear on their way to Oslo have come in from the cold. And once the ice bear is finished with the trolls, you can bet they won't come knocking next Christmas Eve!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

by Dr. Seuss

published by Random House

The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates Who-ville's holiday celebrations, and plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday.

Snowmen at Christmas

by Caralyn Buehner

illustrated by Mark Buehner

published by Dial Books

It's Christmas Eve and people are snug in their beds, but something is stirring outside. The snowmen are preparing to celebrate! Under the glow of moonlight, all the snow families are slipping away to gather in the town square for a night of caroling, dancing, and an exciting visit from the snowman Santa Claus.

Richard Scarry's Best Christmas Book Ever!

by Richard Scarry

published by Sterling 

Christmas is coming-and where better to celebrate than in Busytown? Firefighters are stringing lights, stores are crowded, and everyone is in a merry mood. Richard Scarry captures holiday cheer in a series of delightful and brightly illustrated stories featuring his most popular characters, including Huckle Cat and lovable Lowly Worm.
Each small tale sparkles with joy and kindness-and there are also songs, games, a list of Christmas words, and instructions for making a great gift for Grandma!

The Clown of God

by Tomie dePaola

published by Harcourt

In this retelling of the old French legend, a juggler offers to the Christ Child the only Christmas gift he has.

The Polar Express

by Chris Van Allsburg

published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa.

*Note: This is our family's favorite story of all time. We always watch the movie earlier in the day and make sure that this is our last book of the evening. When we are done reading, our little guy hangs his blue robe on the end of his bed so it will be ready when he hears the train chug up outside his window. Pure magic!


-- Submitted by Jenny (jks). Originally posted to her blog, Penguins Happen. Visit our Books, Movies & Other Entertainment forum to tell us what you are reading tonight!