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Posted Saturday, December 15, 2007 1:31 PM

A Christmas Story—And Four More

Karen Springen

We love Dr. Seuss (who doesn’t?), but there is more to kids’ Christmas books than “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Here are Tip Sheet’s picks:

‘Olivia Helps With Christmas’ by Ian Falconer (ages 5 to 7; $18.99). Kids will identify with Olivia, an adorable piglet who frowns when she opens a gift of a sweater and booties but beams when she gets a sled and maracas.

‘The Nutcracker’ by Susan Jeffers (ages 5 to 8; $16.99). This beautifully illustrated condensed version of the famous story will prep young kids for seeing and understanding the ballet.

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‘The All-I’ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll’ by Patricia McKissack (ages 5 to 8; $16.99) tells the tale of a 7-year-old during the Depression who doesn’t want to share her new doll with her sisters.

‘Sharing Christmas’ by Kate Westerlund (ages 4 and up; $16.99). In the middle of a harsh winter, a deer, a squirrel and a rabbit discover nuts and berries to share with others.

‘Great Joy’ by Kate DiCamillo (ages 5 to 8; $16.99). The author of kid-lit hit “Because of Winn-Dixie” pens a picture book about a little girl who sees an organ grinder and his monkey sleeping outside on the cold street.

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