Among recent releases, here are six children's books to help you soak up the magic of the holidays.
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The Secret of Santa Claus
Let's be honest, we've all asked ourselves the question: How does Santa Claus manage to go through the chimneys of houses? In this fun album, author Mac Barnett puts forward a series of surprising hypotheses. What if the generous figure had the ability to stretch like caramel or become as small as a mouse? We can bet that once the last page is turned, young readers will let their imaginations run wild and make their own guesses.
How does Santa Claus go down the chimney? Text by Mac Barnett, illustrations by Jon Klassen, translation by Kévin Viala. Scholastic editions. From 4 years.
How does Santa Claus go down the chimney?
Scholastic editions
From 4 years
Tell the Nutcracker
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Excerpt from the book “The Nutcracker Christmas.” Text by Roxane Turcotte, illustrations by Sabrina Gendron.
The fairy tale of the Nutcracker is a must-see during the Christmas season and has inspired numerous ballets, films and books. In this large-format, beautifully illustrated album by Sabrina Gendron, author Roxane Turcotte tells the story of Clara and her prince from the perspective of young Joëllie. On Christmas Eve the little girl receives a wooden soldier and the Nutcracker book. As she reads, she will immerse herself in a magical world.
The Nutcracker Christmas. Text by Roxane Turcotte, illustrations by Sabrina Gendron. Editions Auzou Quebec. From 3 years.
The Nutcracker Christmas
Editions Auzou Quebec
From 3 years
Punk Christmas
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Excerpt from “Noël à contretemps” by Joanie Boutin
Anaïs, 17, dreams of going with her father to the special concert that Plush Romance, her favorite punk band, will have on Christmas Eve. Only problem? She doesn't have any tickets. Luckily, his idols organized a treasure hunt to offer a fan the ultimate pair. From Montreal to the snowy streets of Old Quebec, we follow Anaïs and her best friend Madeline on the trail of this reward that is 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.
Christmas outside of time
The short scale
From 12 years
my Christmas tree
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Excerpt from the book “The First Christmas Tree”. Text by Ovila Fontaine, illustrations by Charlotte Parent.
To soften the Innu's winters, Grand Manitu decides to give 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 tree species we are familiar with: the fir. A beautiful story for the holidays that highlights the Innu's relationship with nature.
The first Christmas tree. Text by Ovila Fontaine, illustrations by Charlotte Parent. Editions La Pastèque. From 5 years.
The first Christmas tree
Editions La Pastèque
From 5 years
Leprechaun life
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Excerpt from Gaétan, the Tanning Elf, Volume 1. Text by Shallow, illustrations by Vannara.
A cheeky elf settled in your house in December? We hope it's not Gaétan. The new hero from the creative duo behind the popular series Lucy the Farting Skunk is bumbling, clumsy and has a talent for…causing harm. Despite his mistakes, Santa sends him on a mission to visit a family. It is with great pleasure that we follow the tricks of this annoying but lovable elf.
Gaétan, the Tanning Elf, Volume 1. Text by Shallow, illustrations by Vannara. Editions La Bagnole. From 7 years.
Gaétan, the Tanning Elf, Volume 1
Editions La Bagnole
From 7 years
A good hot chocolate
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Excerpt from the book Hot Chocolate to Save Christmas. Text by Céline Comtois, illustrations by Luke Ives.
Hot chocolate doesn't just warm 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 barrels are empty, he leads his elf friends on a great adventure to save the distribution of gifts. An original story with illustrations full of objects to search for.
Hot chocolate to save Christmas. Text by Céline Comtois, illustrations by Luke Ives. Bayard editions. From 3 years.
Hot chocolate to save Christmas
Bayard editions
From 3 years