3 Great Christmas Books
First Dog White House Christmas
written by J. Patrick Lewis and Beth Zappitello
Sleeping Bear Press, 2010
picture book
The First Dog hosts dogs from all over the world for Christmas – like an English Bulldog, a Canadian Newfoundland, a Mexican Chihuahua, and Zimbabwe Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Great Joy
written by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline
Candlewick Press, 2007
picture book
Frances worries about the organ grinder and his monkey who stay all night on the snowy streets. She invites him to see her church play, and it is a great joy when he arrives.
The Night Henry Ford Met Santa
written by Carol Hagen, illustrated by Matt Faulkner
Sleeping Bear Press, 2006
picture book
A fictional book based on the real life inspiration of Henry Ford to use the assembly line production method – only in this story, the elves in Santa’s workshop inspire!