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Funny santa claus
Injured, Santa Claus cannot make his grand tour. Fortunately, Leopold agrees to replace him. The only problem? The polar bear cannot read. Impossible for him to decipher the famous list of gifts of good children. Who were the boxing gloves received by Loulou Rabbit intended for or the rolling pin unwrapped by Théo le petit raccon?
By making mistakes, Leopold allows the characters to discover new passions. A great lesson for children who may not receive exactly what they asked for on Christmas. All this with a touching plea for reading.
I’m Santa Claus!
Text and illustrations by Anne-Claire Delisle
Auzou editions
From 3 years old
A “fiascohoho”
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Extract of Slush the Elf – The Worst Christmas, text by Jean-François Faucher, illustrations by Martin Aubry
Did you know that on his very first gift giving out, Santa asked giants to design the toys and polar bears to pull his sled? Results ? It was a catastrophic Christmas. The WORST of all. A real “fiascohoho”. Slush the Goblin’s newest album unveils the forgotten story of this failed celebration.
Alaska editions are once again offering a book that contains hidden animations. Children love to discover them using a cell phone.
Slush the Elf – The Worst Christmas
Text by Jean-François Faucher, illustrations by Martin Aubry
Alaska editions
From 3 years old
Christmas in the forest
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Book’s extract Christmas for friends of the forest, text by Maya Cousineau-Mollen, illustrations by Audrey Jadaud
At the Auberge de Dame Raccon-Laveur, we find, among the roomers, mice, a field mouse and a solitary hamster. “He growls all the time! »Said Maïva, about Monsieur Émile. The field mouse does not carry the old hamster in its heart. Bedridden by a nasty flu during the holidays, Maïva realizes, however, that she has expressed too quick a judgment on her neighbor.
This wonderfully well illustrated Christmas tale invites you to beware of prejudices and to show solidarity.
Christmas for friends of the forest
Text by Maya Cousineau-Mollen, illustrations by Audrey Jadaud
Dominique and company editions
From 3 years old
Designer secrets
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Extract of Drawing is easy! – At Christmas, by Tristan Demers
“Take out your pencils, follow the steps and have fun!” Here is the invitation that Tristan Demers launches to the children for the holiday break. Thanks to this book, young people will discover how to draw an elf, a tree or even a Christmas log. Stickers and some games are also included in this workbook. Perfect for waiting while waiting for the visit to arrive.
Drawing is easy! – At Christmas
Tristan Demers
La Bagnole editions
From 6 years old
Favorites from past Christmases
The Truth About Santa Claus
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Extract fromAffectionately, Santa, text by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrations by Lee White
Lucie loves to write to Santa Claus. Over the years, however, questions have been added to her wishlist: “How do you get down the chimney?” What do you do when people don’t have a fireplace? Why does your handwriting look like mom’s? ”
This gentle story reveals the truth about Santa Claus to children. This is a wonderful tool for parents who don’t know how to approach the subject. After all, “Santa Claus is love and magic, hope and happiness”.
Affectionately, Santa
Text by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrations by Lee White
Scholastic editions
From 7 years old
A classic
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Extract of Nutcracker, text and illustrations by Valeria Docampo
Nutcracker is a holiday staple. This album with magical illustrations takes up the version of George Balanchine, presented by the New York City Ballet since 1954. From Uncle Drosselmeyer to the Sugar Plum fairy through the Mouse King, all the characters of the famous ballet are there. Only downside (and it is very small): just like in the tale of Hoffmann from which is inspired Nutcracker, the heroine bears the first name of Marie and not that of Clara, as we are used to seeing.
Nutcracker
Text and illustrations by Valeria Docampo
Alice Youth editions
From 4 years old
An astonishing present
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Extract of Santa’s birthday, text by Nathalie Somers, illustrations by Lydie Baron
Quenotte is awakened by sobs. His neighbor, an old gentleman with a long white beard, is bending over a calendar. The little mouse understands: no one has thought of his birthday. The situation must be remedied. Creative and resourceful, she makes him a very original gift.
This charming album on generosity is a reminder that sometimes the best gifts are made from next to nothing.
Santa’s birthday
Text by Nathalie Somers, illustrations by Lydie Baron
Editions 400 shots
From 3 years old
From surprise to surprise
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Extract of Dear Santa, text and illustrations by Emma Yarlett
What would Anna love most in the world this year? Santa Claus ignores her: the little girl’s letter fell into the fireplace and she was partially burned. Elves, reindeer and even a polar bear will be called to the rescue to guess what gift Anna wants.
Funny, this album contains five flaps that children will enjoy opening.
Dear Santa
Text and illustrations by Emma Yarlett
Albin Michel Jeunesse editions
From 3 years old