Frank Carlson Library

Taking a mouse to the movies can lead to letting him do other things, such as making a snowman, listening to Christmas carols, and decorating the Christmas tree.

Big Anthony plans a surprise Christmas party for Strega Nona.

Nancy is devastated, which is even worse than heart-broken, when her fancy Christmas tree topper breaks, threatening to ruin Christmas.

At Christmastime Henry and his dog Mudge enjoy baked treats, visits from relatives, lots of presents, and each other. Christmas at Henry and Mudge's house means candles, carols, and cookies, and best of all, a visit from the whole family. Everyone from Great-Grandpa Bill to Cousin Annie and her bunny, Snowball, join them for the Christmas-morning breakfast spectacular. Between delicious pancake smells wafting through the halls and presents galore...

A rhyming tale of an elf who must avoid being caught in traps while assisting Santa on Christmas Eve.

Set in wintry Russia, this classic Christmas fantasy features young Marie experiencing the magic of toys and animals and the Snow Princess coming to life.

This year Pinkalicious has decided she wants a bright pink artificial Christmas tree. But Mommy and Daddy immediately say no -- the Pinkertons always get real trees for the holidays. Despite Pinkalicious's begging and pleading, each family member has a different objection: real trees smell better; it's tradition; and there is definitely no room to store a big pink tree in the house after Christmas! Pinkalicious is disappointed, but she tries to put...

A childhood visit to Sardinia haunts a composer, who returns there one Christmas to repay with his music the kindness of the island's inhabitants.

Christmas has arrived with so many rules to follow that David fears his mistakes will cause Santa to pass him by.

Kay Lamity, Trisha and Richie's new housekeeper, shows them how special it is to give Christmas gifts that come from the heart.