Holiday Classics Series
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Award winning
Alligators, Alligators
Eve Bunting, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with colorful alligator characters and adventures.
Encourages curiosity about wildlife and natural habitats.
Supports early literacy and language development.
Offers lessons on friendship and cooperation.

Alligators, Alligators
Eve Bunting, 2023
Award winning
Outdoor Surprises (I AM A READER!: Frog and Friends)
Eve Bunting, 2013
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventures in nature for young readers.
Enhances understanding of friendship and cooperation.
Supports early reading skills development.
Engages children with vibrant illustrations.

Outdoor Surprises (I AM A READER!: Frog and Friends)
Eve Bunting, 2013
The Girl in the Painting
Susan Meddaugh, Eve Bunting, 2013
16 pages
Why to read
Engages children through mystery and historical context.
Encourages empathy and understanding of diverse experiences.
Enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Supports emotional intelligence development.

The Girl in the Painting
Susan Meddaugh, Eve Bunting, 2013
Award winning
Tweak Tweak
Eve Bunting, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey of curiosity and discovery.
Encourages exploration of the natural world.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Supports language development and cognitive skills.

Tweak Tweak
Eve Bunting, 2011
Award winning
A Perfect Father's Day: A Father's Day Gift Book From Kids
Susan Meddaugh, Eve Bunting, James Cross Giblin, 1991
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates father-child bonding and love.
Encourages appreciation for parental roles.
Simple, engaging narrative for young readers.
Supports emotional and social development.

A Perfect Father's Day: A Father's Day Gift Book From Kids
Susan Meddaugh, Eve Bunting, James Cross Giblin, 1991
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.

Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse, loving families.
Inspires creativity and imagination.
Teaches resilience after mistakes.
Gorgeous art boosts visual literacy.

Julián at the Wedding
Jessica Love, 2025
Award winning
Big Tree
Brian Selznick, 2023
528 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled storyline sparks children’s curiosity and imagination. - Vibrant, relatable characters encourage empathy and emotional growth. - Enhances problem-solving skills through engaging narrative challenges. - Supports language development and literacy in early learners.

