OBD Christmas Picture books - Youth

It is a cold and rainy evening when Gran gives her granddaughter something special: tickets to the ballet. Her granddaughter is reluctant to go. The weather is terrible and they have to wear fancy, uncomfortable clothes. But as the curtains rise on The Nutcracker, the girl's eyes light up as she's introduced to the magic of the theater. The bright costumes, the intricate dances, the magical music, and a new friend all combine to captivate the girl...

Considers the many things Mrs. Claus might do while Santa delivers toys on Christmas.

An old ox makes room in his stable for all the animals in need of shelter, as well as some unexpected travelers.

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole where he is chosen to receive the first gift of Christmas.

Illustrations and simple text explore the quiet moments of Christmas, such as searching for hidden presents, forgetting a line during a Christmas pageant, and listing for Santa's sleigh bells.

Presents the popular Christmas song, with illustrations focusing on family togetherness.

A holiday read-aloud evokes the rituals of decorating a Christmas tree, from picking out just the right tree and digging out boxes of decorations to stringing tinsel and turning on the twinkling lights.

Poor little bear! Its time for him to hibernate but that means he'll sleep right through Christmas and wont be able to celebrate with his woodland friends. Can his pals find a clever way to help him join in the fun?

One starry night, as all sorts of animals watch over their young, Mary and Joseph watch over their baby boy, Jesus, in Bethlehem.