4 holiday books for kids

The timeless “is he real?” question has suddenly flipped. Santa’s friends say Harold—a boy who sends him letters and leaves him cookies—isn’t real. Harold’s such a magical part of Santa’s Christmas that the big guy in red has a plan to find out once and for all. Where to buy: amazon.ca

It’s Hanukkah and the Lucy Latke and her family (yup, they’re potato pancakes) are celebrating. But when Grandpa Latke throws in some pretty crazy details when he recites the history of the holiday, it’s up to Applesauce (the family dog) to help the Latkes get their facts straight. Where to buy: indigo.ca

Kids love this series! This time, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck, Excavator and Cement Mixer are getting reading for Christmas. Here’s the catch: They’re going to have to finish the big job they’re working on before it’s time to tear open all their presents. Where to buy: indigo.ca

Santa wakes up sick on December 24—crummy timing but it was bound to happen at some point! But no worries—if anyone can step in for Santa, it’s his fabulous wife, Mrs. Claus. Find out how she gets this incredibly important job done in just one night. Where to buy: amazon.ca