REVIEW BY ERYN: I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel by Caryn Yacowitz

I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dreidel
by Caryn Yacowitz 

Blurb: You've never seen Hanukkah or the "I Know an Old Lady" story like this before . . . through hilarious takes on the world's greatest works of art!

A family drives through the snow to visit their beloved bubbe, who spreads out a Chanukah supper for everyone to enjoy. But one dish goes a little wrong:

"I know an old lady who swallowed a dreidel
A Chanukah dreidel she thought was a bagel...
Perhaps it's fatal."

Indeed, Bubbe's first bite leads to an insatiable taste for oil, latkes, applesauce, gelt -- even menorahs! But as the family tries to distract her from her gluttony, the items she devours grow ever larger. Will they be able to reconnect with her and bring her home for the last night of Chanukah -- or will her feasting in fact be fatal?
Beyond the joy of a Jewish take on this most American of folk songs, the illustrations here offer hilarious parodies of great works of art by da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hopper, Rockwell, Matisse, Picasso, and other masters--adding a whole new layer of humor and culture to the familiar tune. You'll love this old lady, and want to visit her every Chanukah.

REVIEW BY ERYN: Baby Santa and the Gift of Giving by M. Maitland DeLand

Baby Santa and the Gift of Giving
by M. Maitland DeLand

Blurb: Baby Santa's back this year for another outing--this time to the Big Apple!

It's just a few days before Christmas Day when a letter arrives at the bustling North Pole. It's from the Bond family, and they have a question for Santa: How can they share the spirit of giving on their upcoming trip to New York City?

What a great idea! And just like that, Baby Santa is off, with the reindeer and a couple of elves in tow, to give the Bond family the answer--in person. He hosts them on a day of helping others in New York. Along the way, they find time for the amazing sights of Christmastime in the city!

Baby Santa and the Gift of Giving is the latest installment in this delightful Christmas series.

REVIEW BY MICAH: Duck & Goose, It's Time for Christmas! by Tad Hills

Duck & Goose, It's Time for Christmas! 
by Tad Hills

Blurb: Celebrate Christmas with Duck & Goose in this large-format board book!

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to celebrate Christmas in this sturdy, large-sized board book. Goose wants to make snow angels and go sledding—but Duck knows it's time for Christmas! Preschoolers won't be able to resist this latest board book featuring Duck & Goose, and loads of Christmas cheer. The large size makes this a perfect book for sharing during a storytime or lap time.

REVIEW BY MICAH: Llama Llama Trick or Treat by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama Trick or Treat 
by Anna Dewdney

Blurb: With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and toddlers before they’re ready for longer full-length stories. And their small size and durable pages are perfect for little hands.

In Llama Llama Trick or Treat, little llama finds the perfect costume, picks out a pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern, and then goes trick-or-treating with Mama and his friends!

REVIEW BY ERYN: Baby Santa and the Missing Reindeer by M. Maitland DeLand

Baby Santa and the Missing Reindeer
by M. Maitland DeLand 

Blurb: It's almost Christmas Day when Santa awakes to find that his reindeer are missing!

Santa's reindeer have flown off to have a little fun before Christmas. But who will bring them back to the North Pole in time to help deliver gifts? Why, Baby Santa, of course!

While Santa and the elves hurry to finish making gifts for all the good boys and girls, Baby Santa and Rudolph take flight around the globe to round up the mischievous reindeer.

As the reindeer are collected, one by one, charming illustrations portray how Christmas is celebrated around the world. From fireworks in Brazil to wooden shoes filled with gifts in Paris, Christmas is a time of joy for children on every continent. No wonder the reindeer headed out for some international fun!

REVIEW BY ERYN: Baby Santa's Worldwide Christmas Adventure by M. Maitland DeLand

Baby Santa's Worldwide Christmas Adventure
by M. Maitland DeLand 

Blurb: What in the world is Santa going to do when his sleigh breaks down?

The presents are packed up, Santa is ready . . . but where is his magical sleigh? For the first time in history, Santa's sleigh is broken. Santa is grounded on the most important night of the year. How will children around the world get their presents?

Baby Santa, the youngest member of the Claus family, comes to the rescue. With his boundless energy, bright smile, and bouncy enthusiasm, Santa's son hatches a plan to save Christmas and have a traveling adventure at the same time.

Baby Santa takes his father on a great Christmas race around the world. Leaping into jeeps, cavorting on camels, and balancing in balloons, Baby Santa and his dad rely on local transportation to help them deliver presents to each and every locale.

With ingenuity and insight, Baby Santa saves Christmas and shows what sons and fathers can accomplish when they work together. This inspiring story will liven up the holidays as children (and their parents) experience the wonders of traveling the globe with the youngest adventurer from the North Pole.

REVIEW BY MICAH: Llama Llama Easter Egg by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama Easter Egg
by Anna Dewdney

Blurb: With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and toddlers before they’re ready for longer full-length stories. And their small size and durable pages are perfect for little hands.

In Llama Llama Easter Egg, the Easter Bunny brings lots of treats for Llama Llama: jelly beans, colorful eggs, and a fluffy surprise!

REVIEW BY MICAH: Hoppy Clubhouse Easter by Disney Book Group and Marcy Kelman

Hoppy Clubhouse Easter
by Disney Book Group and Marcy Kelman

Blurb: What happens when Pete hatches a sneaky plan for winning the Bunny Hop Race? Find out in this eggs-cellent adventure. This shaped die-cut board book stars all of your favorite Clubhouse friends!

REVIEW BY ERYN: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

St. Patrick's Day
by Gail Gibbons

Blurb: In addition to the story of St. Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle. And there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick. Full color.

REVIEW BY ERYN: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! by Lucille Colandro

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!
by Lucille Colandro

Blurb: There was an Old Lady who swallowed things over and over, and now she's come back to swallow a clover!

She's back! That lovely old lady has returned just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Now she's swallowing items to make the perfect rainbow to hide a pot of gold.