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Lawrence Kid Picks: Great reads for the Holidays

No better time than now with the family gathering to enjoy a good book together. Here are a few favorites that I hope you will like. Happy Holidays!

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  • Very charming story of a family who moves to Maine from the busy life of the city. The children befriend an older lady on her farm and become involved in the care of Zora, the cow!
    Book, 2016New York, NY : Joanna Cotler Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2016] — j F CREECH S
  • Young Rufus wants a dog badly but dad says no. When his mother brings home a guinea pig instead, Rufus is not happy until the guinea pig starts acting like a dog!
    Book, 2011New York : Egmont USA, 2011, c2010. — j F JENNINGS
  • Baba Brayna's eyesight is failing so she thinks old bear is the Rabbi coming to celebrate Hanukkah. What delightful adventures follow.
    Book, 2013New York : Holiday House, [2013] — j P CELEBRAT KIMMEL E
  • Join the children of Noisy Village in their delightful adventures. Several chapters are devoted to the Christmas season.
    Book, 1988New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Puffin Books, 1988, c1962. — j F LINDGREN
  • The Truth of Me

    About a Boy, His Grandmother, and a Very Good Dog

    MacLachlan, Patricia
    Very touching story from the author of "Sarah Plain and Tall". This is an enchanting tale of a boy, his beloved grandmother and a very good dog. A sweet, easy read.
    Book, 2013New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2013] — j F MACLACHL
  • A Dog's Life

    the Autobiography of a Stray

    Martin, Ann M., 1955-
    One of my all time favorite books! This is the story of Squirrel, from happy beginnings with her mother to the trials and adventures of being a stray. But have no fear, this dog story has a very happy ending. Get ready to shed some tears of joy!
    Book, 2005New York : Scholastic, c2005. — j F MARTIN A
  • How could I not put this book on my list again!! Frank McCourt is one of my favorite authors and this story about his mother, Angela, is truly a treasure. Little Angela takes the Baby Jesus from the church nativity scene because He looks so cold. …
    Book, 2007New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2007. — j PO MCCOURT
  • Winter is truly enjoyed and we lcomed as the children and their families anticipate the return of the ice! Ice in all forms but particularly ice for skating!
    Book, 2012Boston : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2012. — j F OBED E
  • This graphic novel will delight the entire family. Follow the school life of Mr. Wolf, the new fourth grade teacher and his 17 students. The ups and downs of school life plays out before your eyes.
    Graphic Novel, 2018New York : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2018. — j GN STEINKE
  • What happens when six unruly children become part of the traditional Christmas pageant? No one will be the same again. A great read for the entire family.
    Book, 1972New York : HarperCollins, c1972. — j F ROBINSON
  • When young Sarah wanders away from her family's cabin, many come to help search but without success. After many days all hope is gone until a stranger shows up. With the help of his dream and a fuzzy bear, Sarah is found. This is based on a true…
    Book, 1994Greenville, S.C. : Bob Jones University Press, c1994. — j F YATES E
  • Maccabee!

    the Story of Hanukkah

    Balsley, Tilda
    Rhyming text retells the story of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil. A great read to learn about the meaning of Hanukkah.
    Book, 2010Minneapolis : Kar-Ben Pub., c2010. — j 251.435 BALSLEY