How to catch a leprechaun? It’s tougher than you think! He’ll turn your whole house upside down. He’s quicker than a wink! Title: “How To Catch A Leprechaun” Author: Adam Wallace Illustrator: Andy Elkerton Publisher: Sourcebooks INC., Scholastic Date of Publication: 2016 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: March 17, 2023 Link to Video: https://youtu.be/EOrpVTtNk7A...

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“‘Twas the night before St. Patrick’s—the day to wear green. Not a creature was stirring, except for Tim and Maureen.” So what do these two kids who can’t fall asleep do? They set traps all over the house, hoping to catch a leprechaun who will lead them to his pot of gold. But they don’t realize just how tricky leprechauns can be! Title: “The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day” Author: Natasha Wing’s Illustrator: Amy Wummer Publisher: Grosser & Dunlap, Penguin Random House LLC Date of Publication: 2009 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date......

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A girl and duckling share a tender, funny year as they grow together, care for each other, and learn that love is as much about letting go as it is about holding tight. Title: “Love Is” Author: Diane Adams Illustrator: Claire Keane Publisher: Chronicle Books Date of Publication: 2017 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 17, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/sz7LGVx-DX8...

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There they were, fifteen blank valentine cards waiting to be filled with nice valentine poems for classmates. But how can Gilbert write a nice poem for the boy who tweaked his nose, or the girl who made fun of his glasses? Title: “Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink” Author: Diane deGroat Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books Date of Publication: 1996 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 16, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/DeRXSw-Nu0Y...

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The Country Cousins Hockey Team has been practicing every day for the big game against their rivals, the Beartown Bullies. But when Brother Bear receives a Valentine in the mail from a secret “Sweetie Bear” he doesn’t know what to do. Will the Valentine keep him from playing his best at the hockey game or will he learn an important lesson about love and friendship? Title: “Valentine’s Blessings” Author: Mike Berenstain Publisher: Berenstain Publishing, Inc Date of Publication: 2013 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 15, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/VBhEXr8Uknk...

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It’s Valentine’s Day, and Little Critter’s class is celebrating! They’re decorating the classroom with hearts, eating cupcakes, and making Valentine’s Day mailboxes. Little Critter is making an extra special card for an extra special Valentine. Who will it be? Title: “Happy Valentine’s Day, Little Critter” Author: Mercer Mayer Publisher: HarperCollins Date of Publication: 2006 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 14, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/vOgOKdeUumc...

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“Once there were two mice who fell in love with the same valentine, but it didn’t start out that way…” Title: “The Biggest Valentine Ever” Author: Steven Kroll Illustrator: Jeni Bassett Publisher: Scholastic Date of Publication: 2006 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: February 13, 2023 Link: https://youtu.be/u6gPqZN6hF0...

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On a dark November night, a man arrives in a small town. While the townspeople are curious about who he is, and what he brings, only Lucy is brave enough to offer him her help. As she unpacks candy jars and sweets, he tells her the story of the candy cane and its origin. Title: The Legend of the Candy Cane Author: Lori Walburg Illustrator: Richard Cowdrey Publisher: Zonderkidz Publishing Date of Publication: 2012 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: 12/25/2022...

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Here’s my Merry Christmas prayer, I’ll send to God above, For all the gifts He’s given, From a heart filled with love. Thank you, God, for strings of light, So twinkling and bright, Just like the star that led wise men on that special night. Thank You, God, for home sweet home. I love my cozy bed, Just like the manger that You gave to cradle our Lord’s head. Thank You, God, for songs of joy, Your praises everywhere, Just like the host of angel’s voices floated through the air. Thank You,......

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‘‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse….He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot, and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot….His eyes, how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!… A wink of his eye and twist of his head, soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread….But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight—“Merry Christmas to all, and......

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