I love so many things about this season: crisp autumn leaves to walk through, hot apple cider to savor, cozy afghans to cuddle up under and the release of the new holiday picture books! This year the publishers have been as busy as elves and the list seems to be a bit fuller than usual. All to the good, I say. I hope there is something on this list to brighten your Christmas season. Maybe you will even find one that will become a yearly tradition! enjoy!
1. Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by Eric Litwin
Pete is back with his positive attitude! If you haven't met this groovy cat yet, you simply MUST! Pete is helping a sick Santa deliver presents. Reminding everyone that giving is the best part of the present process. As always, there is a catchy little refrain. You can find it on youtube or the Harper Collins website.
2. How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas? by Jane Yolen, ill. by Mark Teague
Here come the dinosaurs to once again hold up a mirror to childhood and show us the good, the bad, and the silly. Lush illustrations of holiday revelries mixed with dinosaurs trying (and mostly succeeding ) to do the right thing. Simultaneously released with How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah?
3. Dinosaur Vs Santa by Bob Shea
Do you have a little one who attacks life with gusto? Well that is Bob Shea's Dinosaur. Whether it is decorating the tree or making presents for Mom and Dad, Dinosaur is on the go go go!
A little girl writes to Santa asking him who pulled his sleigh before he got his reindeer. Santa recalls the joys and trials of having different dinosaurs pulling his sleigh. The illustrator does a fantastic job of capturing Santa's hilarious expressions as he deals with each dinosaur. This book is a great Christmas gift for children 
