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Picture Books To Share This Holiday Season

CHILDREN'S

THE LAST POMEGRANATE

by F. Nakhaei ; illustrated by F. Nakhaei

A sweetly satisfying holiday tale of generosity and compassion. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

A DRAGON FOR HANUKKAH

by Sarah Mlynowski ; illustrated by Ariel Landy

An appealing and magical celebration of the Festival of Lights. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

BEAM OF LIGHT

by Elisa Boxer ; illustrated by Sofia Moore

An inspired and stirring tale to share at Hanukkah—or any time of year. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

IT'S WINTER!

by Renée Kurilla ; illustrated by Renée Kurilla

A child-friendly tale packed with all things winter. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

NISHA'S JUST-RIGHT CHRISTMAS TREE

by Susan Lynn Meyer & Jaya Mehta ; illustrated by Parvati Pillai

A welcome reminder that there are myriad ways to celebrate the holidays we love. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SANTA'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

by Mac Barnett ; illustrated by Sydney Smith

Cozier than a roaring fire and sweeter than milk and cookies, this earns its “Christmas classic” stripes with flying colors. Full review >

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