The FOURTH Post of Bookmas... The Bunny Ballet By Nora Ericson, Illustrated by Elly MacKay

It's day FOUR, but in case you're just tuning in, I'm ready to answer your burning question!

What IS Bookmas?!

Bookmas is similar to Christmas, except it brings tidings of great reads, holiday gifting suggestions, and just about all the bookish fun you can imagine from across the genre spectrum. It's a quick glance at a title I've read or had my attention captured by, with a little something extra to help you get out from under the yuletide stress, and get back to enjoying the season...one page at a time. SNOW now that you know... back to today's feature! 😉

🩰 For the FOURTH post of bookmas, we're dancing our way into...

The Bunny Ballet

By

Nora Ericson

Illustrated by

Elly MacKay

9781419776144

About the book...

Doors are closing, lights are dimming. Strings are singing, it’s beginning.

Hop on in, take your seat, and watch the curtains rise on the Bunny Ballet! When a brother and sister stumble upon an extraordinary woodland show, they’re introduced to the magic of dance. Noses twitch, whiskers quiver, and graceful bunnies leap and soar across the stage as the audience sits on the edge of their seats.

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This sounds absol-BUNNY beautiful!

An adventure with siblings, stumbling upon a magical display of a gorgeous art form, and the inspiration that was so obviously felt from the experience...my hopes are set as high as the dancers flying through the air! I think it would be entertaining, but also something that might spark that interest in dance for little ones just finding their feet. 

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Special thanks to Abrams Books team for the scoop. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. This title is available now for your reading and gifting pleasure! Be sure to stay tuned for more of this series as we approach the holiday!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

The THIRD Post of Bookmas... Hanukkah 1-2-3!: A First Counting Book by Joy Nelkin Wieder, Illustrator Aura Lewis

It's day THREE, but in case you missed the first, and second posts, I'm ready to answer your big question!

What IS Bookmas?!

Bookmas is similar to Christmas, except it brings tidings of great reads, holiday gifting suggestions, and just about all the bookish fun you can imagine from across the genre spectrum. It's a quick glance at a title I've read or had my attention captured by, with a little something extra to help you get out from under the yuletide stress, and get back to enjoying the season...one page at a time. SNOW now that you know... back to today's feature! 😉

🕎 For the THIRD post of Bookmas, we share the holiday fun with...

Hanukkah 1-2-3!: A First Counting Book 

(A Jewish Holiday Concept Book)

Board Books to Celebrate the Jewish Holidays

By 

Joy Nelkin Wieder

Illustrator Aura Lewis

About the book...

Learning to count is as easy as 1, 2, 3 in this unique board book celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah! From opening one gift to lighting two menorah candles, and from frying three latkes all the way to ten people singing a round, young readers will grasp how to count as they learn about the Festival of Lights!

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🌟 There's no better way to spread holiday cheer than including absolutely EVERYONE, from the tall to the really small! Tiny kiddos get a chance to play AND learn about their numbers, about traditions, and about celebrations that don't include the big man in red with this thoughtful #boardbook release just waiting to be added to your collection. It's a festive way to educate, while making sure it's accessible to little hands with its sturdy format. With cheerful illustrations and a vibrate color palette, this will definitely draw readers from all backgrounds!

💫 Do you celebrate the holidays? If so, which one or ones?

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Special thanks to Abrams Books team for the scoop. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. This title is available now for your reading and gifting pleasure! Be sure to stay tuned for more of this series as we approach the holiday!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

The SECOND Post of Bookmas... CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO TOWN by Freya Hartas

It's day TWO, but in case you missed the first post, I'm ready to answer your big question!

What IS Bookmas?!

Bookmas is similar to Christmas, except it brings tidings of great reads, holiday gifting suggestions, and just about all the bookish fun you can imagine from across the genre spectrum. It's a quick glance at a title I've read or had my attention captured by, with a little something extra to help you get out from under the yuletide stress, and get back to enjoying the season...one page at a time. SNOW now that you know... back to today's feature! 😉

🎄 The second post of #Bookmas ... 

CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO TOWN

by

Freya Hartas

 9781419779664

Abrams Kids

About the book...

Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book with surprises hidden under 24 doors, holiday activities to enjoy as a family (baking carrot oat bars for Rudolph, building a snowdeer, and more) and a magical accordion-style fold-out to display.

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🐻 I love the whole concept of this one! From the story shared to the interactive design, the adorable illustrations to the invitation to participate with it on the daily, it's a lovely way to keep that holiday spirit shining bright for the tall to the small, AND something you can make a part of your annual traditions! I mean how often do you look for one of those disposable flappy door advent calendars, am I right? This one can become a cherished part of the holiday celebration in a heartbeat, and it's something everyone will love coming back to. 

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Special thanks to Abrams Books team for the scoop. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. This title is available now for your reading and gifting pleasure! Be sure to stay tuned for more of this series as we approach the holiday!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

The FIRST Post of Bookmas... THE SNOWMAN CODE by Simon Stephenson, Illustrated by Reggie Brown!

What IS Bookmas, you ask? Great question!

Bookmas is similar to Christmas, except it brings tidings of great reads, holiday gifting suggestions, and just about all the bookish fun you can imagine from across the genre spectrum. It's a quick glance at a title I've read or had my attention captured by, with a little something extra to help you get out from under the yuletide stress, and get back to enjoying the season...one page at a time. SNOW now that you know... back to today's feature! 😉

☃️ The first post of Bookmas ...

THE SNOWMAN CODE

by Simon Stephenson

Illustrated by Reggie Brown

(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)

About the book...

Article II of the Snowman Code: A snowman always helps a child in need.

It’s March, but the ground is still covered in snow, the lake in the park is still frozen over, and ten-and-a-half-year-old Blessing has three problems:

Problem 1: Blessing hasn’t gone to school in months.

Problem #2: Blessing’s mom gets sad in the winter.

Problem 3: The city is experiencing its longest ever winter, with no end in sight. And the longer it goes

on, the longer her mom’s sadness does too.

Just as Blessing starts to lose hope, she meets an unexpected new friend: Albert Framlington, a six-hundred-year-old snowman who just might hold the key to solving all three of her problems. But Albert has a problem of his own he may need a

human’s help to solve. Can this unlikely duo find a way to defeat Blessing’s bullies, win back Albert’s long-lost love, and overcome the never-ending

winter before it’s too late? They have to try—that’s the Snowman Code after all.

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⛄️ This nontraditional holiday themed tale takes our winter wonderland and shows another side to the cold 🥶 that is a reality for many, though not often placed front and center. I think it gives kids a way to explore those topics in a way that's friendlier, making them more accessible, and easier to understand, while showing how much friendship can really make a difference in a person's life. 

A great read for the season, and a great pick for the Middle-grade reader/fan on your list!

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Special thanks to Alex at Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for the copy for consideration. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. This title is available now for your reading and gifting pleasure! Be sure to stay tuned for more of this series as we approach the holiday!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!