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1) The gift of the magi

Author

Henry, O

Series

Creative classic

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

Description

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A husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions in order to buy each other Christmas presents.

2) A Christmas story

Language

English

Description

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In 1940s Indiana, nine-year-old Ralphie dreams of his ideal Christmas gift: a genuine Red Ryder 200-shot carbine action air rifle. But when gruff dad and doting mom regularly respond with "You'll shoot your eye out!" Ralphie mounts a full-scale Santa-begging campaign. He encounters a slew of calamities from snowsuit paralysis to the dreaded tongue-on-a-frozen-flagpole gambit.

3) The twelve topsy-turvy, very messy days of Christmas

Author

Patterson, James

Language

English

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Winter Holiday Reads

Formats

Book, Book on CD, Large Print

Description

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"During the holiday season, a family of three, missing someone very dear to them, find their house filling up with unexpected guests, making Christmas memories to last a lifetime."--

4) Arthur's Christmas

Author

Brown, Marc Tolon

Publisher

Little, Brown

Pub. Date

[1984]

Language

English

Description

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"Arthur puts a lot of time, effort, and thought into his special present for Santa Claus." --

5) Nate the Great and the snowy trail

Author

Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman

Series

Nate the Great
Break-of-day book

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

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When Rosamond's birthday gift for Nate disappears from her sled, the boy detective decides to unravel the mystery.

6) The Christmas sweater

Author

Beck, Glenn

Language

English

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Holiday Cozies

Formats

Book, Book on CD

Description

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More than anything, Eddie wants a bicycle for Christmas, but his grandfather shows him the magic there can be in a simple gift made with love.

7) Warm Hearts Day

Author

Elliott, Rebecca

Series

Branches
Owl diaries ; 5

Pub. Date

2016

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Graphic Novel, Kindle

Description

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"Warm Hearts Day is approaching and Eva has been making lots of fun gifts and treats for her friends, but as the big party at the Old Oak Tree nears, she realizes that she has neglected to make any gifts for her family." --

8) Construction site on Christmas night

Author

Rinker, Sherri Duskey

Series

Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site

Publisher

Chronicle Books LLC

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

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It is Christmas Eve, and all the construction vehicles are finishing up work on the site, and when they leave they find that there is a special present waiting for each of them. --

9) Mr. Putter and Tabby bake the cake

Author

Rylant, Cynthia

Series

Mr. Putter and Tabby

Publisher

Harcourt Brace

Pub. Date

[1994]

Language

English

Description

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With his fine cat Tabby at his side, Mr. Putter bakes a Christmas cake for his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry.

10) Mr. Goat's valentine

Author

Bunting, Eve

Publisher

Sleeping Bear Press

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

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"When Mr. Goat learns that it's Valentine's Day, he sets out in search of gifts for his first love, but his choices are a little unconventional"-Provided by the publisher.

11) Handmade gifts

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

[2013]

Language

English

Description

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This book contains over 70 step-by-step ideas for handmade gifts. Handmade Gifts is the perfect guide to making handcrafted items that people will love. Each project is clearly explained using simple step-by-step images along with photographs of the finished item and variations on how to make each piece unique. There are even ideas for green and up-cycled gifts.

12) Edible diy: simple, giftable recipes to savor and share

Author

Baker, Lucy

Publisher

Running Press

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

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Edible DIY may not be the first book for crafty cooks and burgeoning urban homesteaders, but it is the easiest. Based on the popular Serious Eats column by the same name, Edible DIY includes 75 recipes divided into five chapters: Crunchy, Boozy, Sweet, Spicy, and Jars. With plenty of packaging tips throughout, Edible DIY is the perfect solution for making inexpensive edible gifts in your own kitchen with everything from Chocolate-Peppermint...

13) Last-minute knitted gifts

Author

Hoverson, Joelle

Publisher

Stewart, Tabori & Chang

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

Description

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A collection of thirty knitted patterns that can be completed in a minimum of time features instructions for creating such classic gifts as baby booties and bonnets, as well as newer ideas including a tea cozy, a felted yoga mat bag, and floor cushions.

14) More last-minute knitted gifts

Author

Hoverson, Joelle

Language

English

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Common Threads

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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A collection of 30 knitted gifts for all levels of knitters, organized by the time it takes to complete them (from less than two hours to more than eight).

15) Thank you Bear

Author

Foley, Greg E

Publisher

Viking

Language

English

Formats

Book, Board Book

Description

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"Despite the criticism of others, a bear finds the perfect gift for his mouse friend."--

16) The mother's day mice

Author

Bunting, Eve

Publisher

Clarion Books

Pub. Date

[1986]

Language

English

Description

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Three little mouse brothers go into the meadow to find a present for their mother but it is the littlest mouse that comes up with the most unusual gift of all.

17) Toot & Puddle: a present for Toot

Author

Hobbie, Holly

Publisher

Little, Brown

Pub. Date

[1998]

Language

English

Description

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When he just about gives up trying to find the right birthday gift for Toot in Pip's Pet Shop, Puddle needs to look no further because the special present finds him.

18) A gift for Nana

Author

Smith, Lane

Publisher

Random House Studio

Pub. Date

[2022]

Language

English

Description

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"A thoughtful little Rabbit sets out to find the perfect gift for his Nana. He knows she will love anything he brings her but Rabbit wants this gift to be extra special. As he travels on his quest, Rabbit encounters an assortment of creatures-a crow, a smiling full moon, a stickler (whatever that is), a big fish, and a volcano. Each is certain they offer the best advice but nothing they suggest seems right for his Nana. It's not until Rabbit reaches...