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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It was a cold winter’s night. Kind Ox lay in his stable, close to the side of the inn. “Come inside, “ Kind Ox said. “There’s always room for a little one here.” That cold winter’s night, beneath the star’s light…a Little One came for the world. Title: “Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale” Author: Martin Waddell Illustrator: Jason Cockcroft Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Date of Publication: 2004 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read:12/23/2022...

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A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . . Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish. Title: The Polar Express Author: Chris Van Allsburg Illustrator: Christ Van Allsburg Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Publishing Date: 1985 Read By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: 12/22/2022 Song: The Polar Express......

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Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book, based on the world’s best-loved carol. Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory—from quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels—as the song lyrics are brought to life on every spread. The world’s diversity is reflected in a cast of characters with a range of skin tones. Title: “Silent Night” Author: Lara Hawthorne Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, an imprint of Quarto Group Publishing Date: 2018 Read By: Daniel Skelton Piano Played By: Paul......

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A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the newborn baby Jesus. The little drummer boy comes along, although he is too poor to bring a present fit for a king. Instead, he plays a song on his drum for the Christ Child. Within the little drummer boy’s seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit of Christmas. Title: “The Little Drummer Boy” Author: Ezra Jack Keats Publisher: The Penguin Group Publishing Date: 1968 Read By: Daniel Skelton Piano Played By: Paul Jorgenson Percussion By: Daniel Skelton Date Read: 12/20/2022...

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