Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Christmas - Between May 23, 2012 and June 22, 2013.

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree by Robert Barry

2012-11-28T00:30:00-05:00

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Written by Robert Barry
Illustrated by Robert Barry

Mr. Willowby's Christmas tree
Came by special delivery.
Full and fresh and glistening green--
The biggest tree he'd ever seen.

That was the trouble. The tree was so tall, it couldn't stand up straight in his parlor. Mr. Willowby asked his butler to chop off the top of the tree. What happens to the treetop? Where will it be for Christmas? Snuggle up with this story and follow along through a forest full of friendly creatures who get to share in a bit of Christmas joy.

10 Trim-the-Tree'ers by Linda Davick

2012-10-23T00:30:00-05:00

10 Trim-the-Tree'ers
Written by Janet Schulman
Illustrated by Linda Davick

1 shiny golden star at the very tip top.
2 strings of flashing lights that just won't stop.

Count your way to the holidays with ten little neighbors trimming the tree in their building's lobby. Janet Schulman and Linda Davick, the creators of 10 Trick-or-Treaters, return with this brightly-colored Christmas book that begs to be read-aloud again and again.

Alegr�a Plena by Bagram Ibatoulline

2012-09-25T00:30:00-05:00

Alegr�a Plena
Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

"With spot-on storytelling rhythms and pacing, Newbery Medalist DiCamillo spins a tale of compassion and holiday warmth." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Frances can’t stop thinking about the organ grinder and monkey on the corner, especially after she sees them sleeping outside on the cold street at midnight. When the day of the Christmas pageant arrives, and it’s Frances’s turn to speak, all Frances can think about is the organ grinder’s sad eyes-until, just in time, she finds the perfect words to share. Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo and acclaimed artist Bagram Ibatoulline present a timeless story of compassion and joy.

Christmas at the Toy Museum by David Lucas

2012-09-25T00:30:00-05:00

Christmas at the Toy Museum
Written by David Lucas
Illustrated by David Lucas

It’s Christmas Eve at the Toy Museum-and when the lights go out, the magic begins!

One very special Christmas Eve, Bunting and the rest of the toys in the museum are gathered around the tree — but what’s this? There are no presents! What can they do? The normally reserved Bunting has a wonderful idea. Why don’t the toys give themselves to one another as gifts? The toys learn about the true gift of giving in this gentle and affectionate picture book from one of Britain’s brightest new talents.

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? by John Nickle

2012-09-25T00:30:00-05:00

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale Mysteries
Written by David Levinthal
Illustrated by John Nickle

Hardcover, 40 pages | Schwartz & Wade | Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Single Title; Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Christmas; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Values | $17.99 | September 25, 2012 | 978-0-375-84195-8 (0-375-84195-4)

Break-in at the Three Bears family home? It could only be one dame. Wicked witch gone missing from her candied cottage? Hansel and Gretel claim it was self-defense. Did Humpty Dumpty really just fall off that wall, or was he pushed? Here are five fairy-tale stories with a twist, all told from the point of view of a streetwise police officer called Binky, who just happens to be a toad in a suit and a fedora. When Snow White doesn't make it to the beauty pageant, Officer Binky is the first to find the apple core lying by her bed. When an awful giant mysteriously crashes to the ground, upsetting the whole town, Binky discovers exactly who is responsible. Author David Levinthal and illustrator John Nickle retell these classic stories in the style of a 1940s noir detective novel—for kids!

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? by John Nickle

2012-09-25T00:30:00-05:00

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale Mysteries
Written by David Levinthal
Illustrated by John Nickle

eBook, 40 pages | Schwartz & Wade | Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Single Title; Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Christmas; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Values | $10.99 | September 25, 2012 | 978-0-375-98770-0 (0-375-98770-3)

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? by John Nickle

2012-09-25T00:30:00-05:00

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale Mysteries
Written by David Levinthal
Illustrated by John Nickle

Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages | Schwartz & Wade | Juvenile Fiction - Fairy Tales & Folklore - Single Title; Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Christmas; Juvenile Fiction - Social Situations - Values | $20.99 | September 25, 2012 | 978-0-375-94595-3 (0-375-94595-4)

Baby's Christmas by Eloise Wilkin

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Baby's Christmas
Written by Esther Wilkin
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

What did Santa leave for Baby?
Let's go in and see . . .

This sweet rhyming story from 1959, illustrated by Eloise Wilkin, shows the presents that Santa brought for Baby's first Christmas--". . . a rocking horse, a bouncy swing, a shovel and a pail, a rubber duck, a little boat for Baby dear to sail. . ."

Babies will love to watch this adorable baby playing with his toys and enjoying his first Christmas! And parents will love the sturdy pages and padded cover of the Golden Baby board books.

Baby's Christmas by Eloise Wilkin

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Baby's Christmas
Written by Esther Wilkin
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

Cowboy Christmas by John Manders

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Cowboy Christmas
Written by Rob Sanders
Illustrated by John Manders

Three grizzled cowboys—Dwight, Darryl, and Dub—are stuck out on the range at Christmastime, roping steers and wrestling longhorns. Reminiscing about their childhood Christmases, they try to make the cowboy camp feel festive—and it's no surprise that a cactus decorated with tin cans, and cows dressed as reindeer, don't fill them with holiday cheer! But a surprise is in store for the Circle D dudes when Santa pays a visit to the cowboy campfire!

Illustrated by award-winning artist John Manders, this deluxe hardcover gives consumers what they expect from Golden Books: a high-quality book at a great value, ready for gift-giving.

Cowboy Christmas by John Manders

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Cowboy Christmas
Written by Rob Sanders
Illustrated by John Manders

Cowboy Christmas by John Manders

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Cowboy Christmas
Written by Rob Sanders
Illustrated by John Manders

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama by Selina Alko

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama
Written by Selina Alko

I am a mix of two traditions.
From Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama.
How lucky am I?

Holiday time at Sadie's house means golden gelt sparkling under the Christmas tree, candy canes hanging on eight menorah branches, voices uniting to sing carols about Macabees and the manger, and latkes on the mantel awaiting Santa's arrival.

Selina Alko's joyous celebration of blended families will make the perfect holiday gift for the many Americans who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah.

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama by Selina Alko

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama
Written by Selina Alko

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama by Selina Alko

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama
Written by Selina Alko

Fa La La by Leslie Patricelli

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Fa La La
Written by Leslie Patricelli
Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli

Oh, baby! Leslie Patricelli’s one-haired wonder returns to revel in Christmas.

It’s almost Christmas, and baby simply cannot contain the exuberance. There are things to decorate: a tree, a gingerbread house, a doggy! There are very creative presents to make, Santa to see (must be brave), carols to sing, not to mention the big event itself. Come celebrate the season with humor and joy as everyone’s favorite baby puts a special spin on Christmas.

Favorite Little Golden Books for Christmas by Various

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Favorite Little Golden Books for Christmas
Written by Various

Boxed Set, 24 pages | Golden Books | Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Christmas; Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Other, Non-Religious; Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Other, Religious | $19.95 | September 11, 2012 | 978-0-307-97745-8 (0-307-97745-5)

This festively designed boxed set of five Little Golden Books doesn't even need gift-wrap! It includes a mix of classic and newer titles, at the value that Golden Books is known for: The Animals' Christmas Eve; The Christmas Story; The Little Christmas Elf; The Night Before Christmas; and The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas.

Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise by Georg Hallensleben

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise
Written by Anne Gutman
Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben

It's almost the holidays and Gaspard and Lisa need to find a present for their teacher. Gaspard is full of ideas, but none of them seems quite right. Luckily, Lisa comes up with a clever idea just in time. With the help of some glue and a plastic shower curtain, Gaspard and Lisa manage to surprise their teacher--and themselves--with the perfect Christmas gift.

The Gingerbread Pirates by Matt Tavares

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

The Gingerbread Pirates
Written by Kristin Kladstrup
Illustrated by Matt Tavares

What if a brave Captain Cookie stood up to Santa? A fresh, funny story that sparkles with all the excitement of a pirate adventure — and all the magic of Christmas morning.

It’s Christmas Eve, and Jim and his mother are making pirate gingerbread men to leave for Santa. Jim’s favorite is Captain Cookie, who carries a gingerbread cutlass and has a toothpick peg leg. The captain is much too good to be eaten, so Jim keeps him close by his bed. But late that night, when Jim is fast asleep, Captain Cookie steptaps away on a daring adventure to find his pirate crew — and rescue them from that mysterious character he’s heard about: a cannibal named Santa Claus. At once contemporary and timeless, suspenseful and joyous, this masterfully illustrated tale is destined to be a new holiday classic.

Just Right for Christmas by Rosalind Beardshaw

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Just Right for Christmas
Written by Birdie Black
Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

In this celebration of the joy of giving, one snowy Christmas eve, a king buys some soft, red cloth to make the perfect Christmas gift for his daughter. Little does he know that the left-over cloth will be used to make presents for many more of the kingdom’s inhabitants, right down to the last teeny bit of cloth which is made into a scarf just right for a mouse.

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Holidays & Festivals - Christmas - Between May 23, 2012 and June 22, 2013.

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree by Robert Barry

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree Written by Robert Barry Illustrated by Robert Barry

10 Trim-the-Tree'ers by Linda Davick

10 Trim-the-Tree'ers Written by Janet Schulman Illustrated by Linda Davick

Alegr�a Plena by Bagram Ibatoulline

Alegr�a Plena Written by Kate DiCamillo Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

Christmas at the Toy Museum by David Lucas

Christmas at the Toy Museum Written by David Lucas Illustrated by David Lucas

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? by John Nickle

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale MysteriesWritten by David Levinthal Illustrated by John Nickle

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? by John Nickle

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale MysteriesWritten by David Levinthal Illustrated by John Nickle

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? by John Nickle

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale MysteriesWritten by David Levinthal Illustrated by John Nickle

Baby's Christmas by Eloise Wilkin

Baby's Christmas Written by Esther Wilkin Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

Baby's Christmas by Eloise Wilkin

Baby's Christmas Written by Esther Wilkin Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

Cowboy Christmas by John Manders

Cowboy Christmas Written by Rob Sanders Illustrated by John Manders

Cowboy Christmas by John Manders

Cowboy Christmas Written by Rob Sanders Illustrated by John Manders

Cowboy Christmas by John Manders

Cowboy Christmas Written by Rob Sanders Illustrated by John Manders

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama by Selina Alko

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama Written by Selina Alko

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama by Selina Alko

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama Written by Selina Alko

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama by Selina Alko

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama Written by Selina Alko

Fa La La by Leslie Patricelli

Fa La La Written by Leslie Patricelli Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli

Favorite Little Golden Books for Christmas by Various

Favorite Little Golden Books for Christmas Written by Various

Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise by Georg Hallensleben

Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise Written by Anne Gutman Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben

The Gingerbread Pirates by Matt Tavares

The Gingerbread Pirates Written by Kristin Kladstrup Illustrated by Matt Tavares

Just Right for Christmas by Rosalind Beardshaw

Just Right for Christmas Written by Birdie Black Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Written by Robert Barry
Illustrated by Robert Barry

10 Trim-the-Tree'ers
Written by Janet Schulman
Illustrated by Linda Davick

Alegr�a Plena
Written by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

Christmas at the Toy Museum
Written by David Lucas
Illustrated by David Lucas

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale Mysteries
Written by David Levinthal
Illustrated by John Nickle

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale Mysteries
Written by David Levinthal
Illustrated by John Nickle

Who Pushed Humpty Dumpty? And Other Notorious Nursery Tale Mysteries
Written by David Levinthal
Illustrated by John Nickle

Baby's Christmas
Written by Esther Wilkin
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

Baby's Christmas
Written by Esther Wilkin
Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin

Cowboy Christmas
Written by Rob Sanders
Illustrated by John Manders

Cowboy Christmas
Written by Rob Sanders
Illustrated by John Manders

Cowboy Christmas
Written by Rob Sanders
Illustrated by John Manders

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama
Written by Selina Alko

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama
Written by Selina Alko

Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama
Written by Selina Alko

Fa La La
Written by Leslie Patricelli
Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli

Favorite Little Golden Books for Christmas
Written by Various

Gaspard and Lisa's Christmas Surprise
Written by Anne Gutman
Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben

The Gingerbread Pirates
Written by Kristin Kladstrup
Illustrated by Matt Tavares

Just Right for Christmas
Written by Birdie Black
Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw