Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus by Francis Church.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Robert L.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and Brett Helquist.

Where’s Is Baby’s Christmas Present? by Karen Katz.

Santa is Coming to Indiana by Steve Smallman.

Splendiferous Christmas by Jane O’Connor.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.

Who Will Guide My Sleigh Tonight? By Jarry Pallotta.

Christmas in the Barn by Margaret Wise Brown.

A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Schulz.

Are You Grumpy, Santa? By Greg Spiridellis.

Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson.

Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry.

Here are some suggestions from our children’s librarians.

Each one appears to be enjoying his or her own moment of zen-a bit of private happiness in the midst of a busy class.Start a new tradition this year and read a different holiday book every night this December until Christmas. Best of all is the page of young gymnasts on the bouncing balls. Few other picture book artists have as good an understanding of the toddler’s center of gravity as Isadora, and when she uses her expertise to show them hopping, tumbling, balancing, and pretending to fly like birds, you can’t help but enjoy the show. “The real joy comes through Isadora’s sprightly illustrations. Isadora’s appealing illustrations feature a multicultural group dressed brightly against a minimalist background.” - Booklist They encourage each other, which may not be completely accurate in terms of toddler behavior but certainly isn’t a bad model to represent. In the all-around welcoming environment Isadora presents, children are happy and well cared for and are eased into a gym routine with stretches and creative play.

“Like the author’s Bea at Ballet, this alliteratively titled picture book is a gentle introduction to a preschool activity. Readers will no doubt want to get down on the floor and do some gymnastics of their own.” - Kirkus Reviews Beginning readers will be attracted to the simple text, especially to the single-word exclamations in brightly colored speech bubbles. The chubby kids’ refreshingly natural postures and body language set this book apart from renderings of more conventionally pretty children, allowing young gymnasts of all ability levels to identify. These kids are clearly having a lot of fun. “Veteran author and illustrator Isadora creates another collection of charming vignettes of a delightfully diverse group of preschoolers.

12 Days of Christmas by Rachel Isadora