The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

Five children from distinctly different ethnic backgrounds explain how they celebrate the Christmas season. (Please Note: This title is also available in the Fall Timely Topics video collection housed at your elementary school library.)

When a bad leak ruins the sacristy wall in his father's church, Jonathan Jefferson Weeks thinks his family's first Christmas Eve service will be ruined too. Luckily, he and his father find a beautiful tapestry for sale that will cover the damaged wall. But there is more to the tapestry - as they discover when an old Jewish woman who is visiting the church recognizes the lovely old cloth. It is her discovery that leads to a real miracle on Christmas Eve. A poignant tale of two families, two faiths, and two loneley people united by a beautiful twist of fate. By Patricia Polacco

Maria and her mother are preparing for Christmas dinner by kneading the "masa" to make tamales. When she loses a ring, she is beside herself, thinking she has kneaded into the tamales. How many can you eat? Iconographic. ALA Notable Book winner

Knockety Knock, knockety knock. Who's that knocking on Christmas Eve? Is it the trolls who come every year and gobble up Kyri's Christmas feast? Based on the book by Jan Brett

Buddy Magee eagerly awaits a promised Christmas visit from his friend, the thing from outer space. By James Marshall. Animated

One of the most beloved Christmas traditions, the story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve, is beautifully brought to life with exquisite illustrations and festive music. Based on the poem by Clement Clarke Moore

Mr. Whiskers finds a way to keep the children skating on his pond. Based on the book by Wende and Harry Devlin. [PLEASE NOTE: THIS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" IN YOUR ELEMENTARY LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER 9/07 THROUGH 12/07.]

The Arctic girl, Teeka, helps Santa to get the reindeer ready to fly on Christmas Eve. Based on the book by Jan Brett.[PLEASE NOTE: This title is available in the "TIMELY TOPICS" COLLECTION housed in your elementary library media center from 09/07 through 12/07.]

Christmas is coming and Zelda and Ivy have high hopes. Zelda is longing for a fancy evening gown, and Ivy has her heart set on a Princess Mimi doll. But when the fox sisters realize their elderly neighbor is spending Christmas alone, they have more than their own holiday wishes to think about. A tale filled with humor and generosity. By Laura McGee Kvasnosky

As St. Nick and eight tiny reindeer descend through the brilliant night sky, the famous Christmas poem begins. Jan Brett captures the spirit of the story in glorious illustrations. [Please Note: This title is also available through the "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" in your elementary library media center 9/07 through 12/07.]