Washoe County Library System

"Based on the favorite Christmas television special! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer wasn't always Santa's favorite sleigh-pulling hero. Once upon a time, he was a misfit. While Sam the Snowman tells the story of Rudolph and some other misfits, head up north to use your look and find skills in these eight super-busy, super-snowy scenes. Think you're finished? Turn to the back of the book for more chilly challenges. Just watch out for the Bumble!"-P....

Accompanying Slim and Little Alfred into town on a Christmas shopping trip, Hank and Drover run up against a gang of toughs so mean and heartless, it's a wonder they ever make it back to the ranch.

A little fir tree realizes too late that it did not appreciate the grand moments of life, such as being a Christmas tree, while they were happening.

"Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday. Features Christmas traditions from:...

After Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus are in danger of being discovered by Herod's murderous soldiers in their cave in Bethlehem, a cave-dwelling spider, Nephila, risks her life and the safety of her family to help the holy family.

Presents young readers with all the symbols of Christmas, such as the tree, gifts, songs, and Santa Claus, but concludes there is only one real reason for Christmas. On board pages. ''A new size for this popular introduction to Christmas for littles ones. Here's an engaging introduction to the true meaning of Christmas, now in a new, convenient size. Michelle Medlock Adams' warm, humorous text lists all of the things that Christmas might be about,...

"Hundreds of ways for kids 8 to 12 to celebrate Christmas including tree decorating, baking cookies and treats making fun & easy holiday crafts ‘Tis the season to bake, craft, and celebrate! This kid-approved big book of Christmas ideas was created by the editors and Test Kitchen chefs at Good Housekeeping and is filled with super fun projects, recipes and activities that will keep kids enchanted (and busy!) all season long. Three chapters highlight...

Presents unusual facts about the holiday, including how upside-down Christmas trees can be purchased, how Sweden erects a giant straw goat for the occasion, and how mystery elves have been spotted in Michigan handing out money to strangers. Even Christmas can be weird -- it's true! Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with wacky facts, stats, tidbits, and traditions about the most wonderful time of the year. Did you know that Santa's reindeer...