Among recent releases, here are six children’s books to soak up the magic of the Holidays.
Santa’s secret
Let’s face it, we’ve all already asked ourselves the question: how does Santa Claus manage to go through the chimneys of homes? In this funny album, author Mac Barnett puts forward a series of surprising hypotheses. What if the generous character had the ability to stretch like caramel or shrink to become as tiny as a mouse? We can bet that once the last page is turned, young readers will let their imagination run wild and make their own guesses.
How does Santa Claus go through the chimney? Text by Mac Barnett, illustrations by Jon Klassen, translation by Kévin Viala. Scholastic Editions. From 4 years old.
How does Santa Claus go through the chimney?
Scholastic Editions
From 4 years old
Tell Nutcracker
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Book’s extract The Nutcracker Christmas. Text by Roxane Turcotte, illustrations by Sabrina Gendron.
A must-have during the holiday season, the tale Nutcracker has inspired its share of ballets, films and books. In this large format album beautifully illustrated by Sabrina Gendron, author Roxane Turcotte tells the story of Clara and her prince through the eyes of young Joëllie. On Christmas Eve, the little girl receives a wooden soldier and delivers it Nutcracker. Reading it will immerse her in a magical world.
The Nutcracker Christmas. Text by Roxane Turcotte, illustrations by Sabrina Gendron. Editions Auzou Quebec. From 3 years old.
The Nutcracker Christmas
Editions Auzou Quebec
From 3 years old
Punk Christmas
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Extract of Christmas out of timeby Joanie Boutin
Anaïs, 17, dreams of attending with her father the special concert that Plush Romance, her favorite punk band, will give on Christmas Eve. Only problem? She doesn’t have any tickets. Fortunately, his idols organized a treasure hunt to offer the ultimate pair to a fan. From Montreal to the snowy streets of Old Quebec, we follow Anaïs and her best friend Madeline on the trail of this reward so precious in the eyes of the music-loving teenager. A novel about friendship, family, love and music to experience a New Year’s Eve like no other.
Christmas out of time, by Joanie Boutin. Editions La Courte Escale. From 12 years old.
Christmas out of time
The short scale
From 12 years old
My Christmas Tree
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Book’s extract The first Christmas tree. Text by Ovila Fontaine, illustrations by Charlotte Parent.
To soften the winters of the Innu, Grand Manitu decides to offer them a Christmas tree. The great spirit of good roams the forest in search of the perfect tree. He courts birch, larch and spruce before turning to a species that we know well: fir. A lovely story for the holiday season that highlights the relationship that the Innu have with nature.
The first Christmas tree. Text by Ovila Fontaine, illustrations by Charlotte Parent. Editions La Pastèque. From 5 years old.
The first Christmas tree
Editions La Pastèque
From 5 years old
Leprechaun life
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Extract of Gaétan, the tanned elfvolume 1. Text by Shallow, illustrations by Vannara.
A naughty elf has taken up residence in your house for the month of December? We hope it’s not Gaétan. The new hero of the creative duo behind the popular series Lucie the farting skunk is awkward, clumsy and has a talent for… causing damage. Despite his faults, Santa Claus sends him on a mission to a family. It is with great pleasure that we follow the tricks of this annoying but endearing elf.
Gaétan, the tanned elf, volume 1. Text by Shallow, illustrations by Vannara. Editions La Bagnole. From 7 years old.
Gaétan, the tanned elfvolume 1
Editions La Bagnole
From 7 years old
A good hot chocolate
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Book’s extract Hot chocolate to save Christmas. Text by Céline Comtois, illustrations Luke Ives.
Hot chocolate not only warms up children who have been playing in the snow for a long time. In this album by Céline Comtois, the delicious cocoa nectar also serves as fuel for Santa’s sleigh. When Thao notices that the vats are empty, he leads his elves friends on a great adventure to save the distribution of gifts. An original story with illustrations full of objects to look for.
Hot chocolate to save Christmas. Text by Céline Comtois, illustrations Luke Ives. Bayard Editions. From 3 years old.
Hot chocolate to save Christmas
Bayard Editions
From 3 years old