Picture Book Wednesday: Christmas in July

Just a few Christmas books from last year's library haul

Bunny wants the perfect tree - so she asks her friends for their input. Each friend has a different idea of what makes the perfect tree.

Bunny finds the perfect tree and it's magical. A sweet story about friendship, perfection, and the environment. 

Strum and Drum are on a quest. But not everyone is happy with them.

This is a fun story - with a giant twist at the end that made me want to read the book again immediately. 

An owl is stuck in the tree that's delivered to Rockerfeller Center - and needs help to get better.

This was an adorable story - and based on true events.  It's sweet to imagine animals sharing stories of Christmas.

When an elf is in trouble - thinking about her future, she turns to Santa Claus. But discovers the truth about Mrs. Claus by accident. 

I loved this one - from the message about tradition to doing what you love. I loved the author's note that talks about her inspiration for the story. 

Ty is so happy that it snowed. He wants to go to the North Pole - so everyone bundles up.  But will he see Santa?

A sweet imaginative story about the excitement of Christmas and all the possibilities! I love this series - and the fun illustrations that are half real and half drawings.

A sweet story sharing the bookish Christmas Eve tradition from Iceland.

Who wouldn't want to spend the night reading with cozy blankets and hot chocolate? I love this idea; it's the perfect subject for a book. The illustrations are charming. I love all the bookish details. And the quote - "Reading is Magic when you have the right book" is perfection.