Scholastic Holiday Book Collection

Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Posted by The Knutson Klan



Scholastic is a long time leader in producing quality children's books. Hardcover and paperback, Scholastic books are books your children will read for many years. For the holiday season, Scholastic released two Christmas books that are sure to add that holiday magic to your child's Christmas. Here's a little about the two books:

On Christmas Eve, Godfather Drosselmeier has arrived with gifts of marvel and enchantment for his young godchildren. Goddaughter Marie falls in love a bewitching nutcracker doll and claims him as her own. Yet when the clock strikes midnight, something terribly amazing happens to Godfather’s handcrafted
toys…they come alive. Marie is swept off her feet on an incredible journey with the Nutcracker in this astonishing classic story by E.T.A. Hoffman. Critically acclaimed artist Gail de Marcken’s stunning illustrations bring this spellbinding tale to life.

The Nutcracker And The Mouse King is the classic tale of the Nutcracker with beautiful illustrations! Written by E.T.A. Hoffmann and illustrated by Gail de Marcken, the book is available for as low as $12.91 at Amazon.


Far, far North, when the nights are longest and the stars shine brightest, Santa begins to prepare for his big night of giving. He gathers his reindeer, feeds them parsnips and berries, and polishes his bells and his sled. Then lovingly, he chooses toys for every child in the world. For Santa loves them all, and he knows what each child at heart wants most. Then, with the thrum of magic that makes reindeers fly, he spreads the Christmas joy and warmth throughout the world--as he always has -- and always will until the end of time.

We were sent a copy of The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thomspon to review. The water color paintings by Jon J. Muth are beautiful and the poetic tale of Santa awaiting the Christmas magic to arrive is precious. My "big kids" know that Santa is not real, but they still request to leave out cookies for him on Christmas Eve and see "From: Santa" on their presents, all because they love the magic of Christmas. This book just adds to that magic, and lets them pretend for a moment that Santa is real. The Christmas Magic is available for only $9.93 at Amazon!

Check out the book trailer:




This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to our winner: LADYHIGHTOWER!


**Thank you to Scholastic for providing the products for review and giveaway!**


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  1. one frugal lady said...

    I also love the hop on pop book by dr.seuss!
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  2. one frugal lady said...

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  3. one frugal lady said...

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  6. one frugal lady said...

    I entered the other scholastic books giveaway!
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  7. one frugal lady said...

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  16. Lori A. said...

    I would love to get the The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System book for my son. He loves reading about the Solar System.
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  17. Lori A. said...

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  18. Heather Adams said...

    I would like The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever for my little girl.

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  19. Lori A. said...

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  21. Heather Adams said...

    I'm following Santa Picks on Blogger

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  24. Heather Adams said...

    I entered the Dora Christmas CD giveaway

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  25. Heather Adams said...

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  26. Heather Adams said...

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  28. tatertot374 said...

    My son would also like the The Magic School Bus Sleeps for the Winter. We love that show
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  29. tatertot374 said...

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  30. tatertot374 said...

    I follow
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  31. tatertot374 said...

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  33. tatertot374 said...

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  34. Jen said...

    Another book we would love to have is the WordGirl: Stop Thief one.

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  35. Jen said...

    I entered your Alex Crafts giveaway.

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  36. Jen said...

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  37. Linda K said...

    Can You See What I See? Night Before Christmas


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  39. bekki1820cb said...

    Strega Nona!! I had it as a little girl and I want my son to have it as well. Thanks for the chance! bekki1820cb@gmail.com

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  46. The girl who painted trees said...

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  47. Mel4Him said...

    I would honestly love to have the entire series of The 39 Clues Book Series for my nephew.
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  61. jakiesmom said...

    I LIKE THE i AM A tRAIN BOOK

  62. jakiesmom said...

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  63. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED SCHOLASTIC BOOKS

  64. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED HARUMIKA

  65. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED SECRET SATURDAYS

  66. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED OOMPA

  67. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED PLAY DOH

  68. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED CLARISONIC

  69. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED CURIOUS CHEF

  70. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED CIRKIS GAME

  71. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED LITTLE PIM

  72. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED STEVE SPANGLER SCIENCE KIT

  73. jakiesmom said...

    I ENTERED ALEX TOYS

  74. Debbie said...

    I think my daughter would like "Tunnels."

  75. Debbie said...

    I follow Santa's Picks.

  76. Debbie said...

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  77. Debbie said...

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  78. Debbie said...

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  83. moushka said...

    I would like to have the Twilight series.

  84. moushka said...

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  86. moushka said...

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  87. Mijal Photography said...

    I think my son would like Jibberwillies at NIght.
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  88. Mijal Photography said...

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  91. Mamushi Love said...

    I would love to have Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters again. It was one of my favorite books as a child.

  92. Mamushi Love said...

    I entered the Word on the Street giveaway.

  93. susan said...

    Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/6297176675

  94. susan said...

    I follow Scholastic on Twitter.

  95. susan said...

    I'm a follower of Santa's Picks on Blogger.

  96. susan said...

    I entered your Rock the Tote Diaper Bag from babystar giveaway.

  97. susan said...

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  98. susan said...

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  99. Tiffy said...

    The twilight series!
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  100. Sondra <3 said...

    Baby Signs: A Pop-Up Book

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  101. Sondra <3 said...

    follower of santas picks
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  102. Kristie said...

    I like the "Fast Start: Getting Ready to Read" book.

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  103. mframe said...

    I would love the Twilight saga.

  104. Heather said...

    Deltora Quest: The Complete Series looks like a wonderful series!

  105. Heather said...

    I follow Scholastic on twitter.

  106. Heather said...

    I follow you on twitter and sent a tweet; http://twitter.com/HSlater351/status/6314580776

  107. missdenise said...

    My son would love diary of a wimpy kid III.

  108. missdenise said...

    I am a follower

  109. tutugirl said...

    We love I Spy books so the I Spy Christmas book would be fun.

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  110. Jenny said...

    My son would love the "I SPY CHRISTMAS: A BOOK OF PICTURE RIDDLES" because he already has another I Spy book. :)

    jennyjoz24 at hotmail.com

  111. LAR1975 said...

    Hi!

    We would love to read Scholastic Reader Level 1: Can You See What I See? Animals.

    Thanks much, and GLTA!
    Leigh
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  112. LAR1975 said...

    Also entered the Steve Spangler Science Giveaway.

    Thanks much!
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  113. - Marybeth I. said...

    The Little House Collection Boxed Set

  114. - Marybeth I. said...

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  115. - Marybeth I. said...

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  116. - Marybeth I. said...

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  118. LADYHIGHTOWER said...

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  129. polly said...

    the little quack book looks cute for my grandson.
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  130. Susan said...

    I like the I Spy Phonics Fun Box Set at Scolastic

  131. Susan said...

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  134. dolphee said...

    We haven't read the Christmas Magic book yet. I dearly love Scholastic books for my two. We are all big readers and they love to read and listen to books being read aloud to them. Let the imaginations soar.

  135. Marie said...

    I would like to get David Gets in Trouble for my son.
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  136. Marie said...

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  137. Marie said...

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  138. Marie said...

    I entered Cirkis giveaway.
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  139. Tarah said...

    The I SPY CHRISTMAS: A BOOK OF PICTURE RIDDLES looks fun!

    Tarah
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  140. Bonita12 said...

    My boys have many Scolastic books! I like the Ready, Freddy! #2: The King of Show-and-Tell book.

  141. Bonita12 said...

    blog follower of Santa's Picks.

  142. Bonita12 said...

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  144. Katrina said...

    The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever looks good. =)

  145. Sharlee said...

    following:-)

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  146. Joshlin said...

    A book my son would love from Scholastic is Can You See What I See? Cool Collections. He is really into I Spy now.

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  147. Joshlin said...

    I follow Santa's Picks.

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  148. Joshlin said...

    I have the Santa's Picks button on my blog at http://asavingmomssanity.blogspot.com/

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  149. Joshlin said...

    I entered the Thomas and Friends giveaway.

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  150. Joshlin said...

    I entered the Double Cross giveaway.

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  151. Anonymous said...

    I love Brown bear Brown bear. I'd love it on cd though.

    Megan97364@(hotmail).(com)

  152. Emily R said...

    The complete adventures of Curious George.

  153. Emily R said...

    I follow scholastic on twitter.

  154. Emily R said...

    I entered the ID me labels giveaway.

  155. Victoria said...

    I SPY Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles looks like fun! utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

  156. cstironkat said...

    I like the I SPY Super Challenger book.

  157. cstironkat said...

    I entered the Santa's Picks - Out of the Box Games Giveaway

  158. Nancy said...

    great giveaways,
    we love books and the star wars pop up book looks great, my son says!!

    thanks!

    nsurja at hotmail dot com

  159. costana said...

    I SPY Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles

  160. Molly C. said...

    My kids would love the I SPY CHRISTMAS: A BOOK OF PICTURE RIDDLES

  161. Heather Adams said...

    I entered the Thomas & Friends DVD giveaway

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  162. Heather said...

    The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System.

    rsbryswrrl at gmail dot com

  163. AEKZ2 said...

    I'd love to own the Harry Potter Hard Cover Boxed Set # 1-7.

  164. Amato family said...

    Pancakes for Supper
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  165. Amato family said...

    entered in seamless socks
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  166. Amato family said...

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  167. RaeLei Designs said...

    We love the Skippy Jon Jones series. They have a new one out called Lost in Spice. It's looks great.

  168. RaeLei Designs said...

    tweeted about the giveaway
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  169. RaeLei Designs said...

    Left a comment on facebook about the giveaway

  170. RaeLei Designs said...

    Following scolastic on Twitter

  171. RaeLei Designs said...

    tweeted the proper way:about the book(only they didn't have the one that our magazine show's they have) anyhow. http://twitter.com/raeleidesigns/status/6486285383

  172. Angela said...

    Book giveaway
    Another book I would like- A very special snowflake by Don Hoffman.

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  173. one frugal lady said...

    I entered the AC/Dc giveaway!
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  174. one frugal lady said...

    I entered the seamless socks giveaway!
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  175. one frugal lady said...

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  176. one frugal lady said...

    I entered the foot locker giveaway!
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  177. rainmommy said...

    there were so many cute gift ideas. I liked the little Counting in the Garden Turtle - Trey and i also saw humptey Dumptey in there somewhere too.
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  178. rainmommy said...

    i picked a book that i would like to be able to give to Kate..i little girl with a brain tumor in the hospital. she is only 6 years old.
    LynnAnnMatthews This would be good for Kate..http://store.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_Clifford+Visits+the+Hospital"@Scholastic
    less than 5 seconds ago from web
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  179. rainmommy said...

    i follow Scholastic on twitter
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  180. rainmommy said...

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  181. rainmommy said...

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  182. rainmommy said...

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  183. rainmommy said...

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  184. rainmommy said...

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  185. rainmommy said...

    i entered the sock giveaway
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  186. rainmommy said...

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  187. Amy said...

    I love "A Rainbow Around Me"! amythomas at gmail dot com

  188. Amy said...

    Following Santa's Picks on blogger

  189. Amy said...

    Following My Four Monkeys on blogger.

  190. Amy said...

    Entered Foot Locker GC Giveaway

  191. erma said...

    I'd love the book, Wilderness.
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  192. Chawksgirl4ever said...

    we would love the i spy christmas book of riddles. we love the i spy books!

  193. Chawksgirl4ever said...

    im a follower of my four monkeys

  194. Chawksgirl4ever said...

    i entered the winters tail giveaway

  195. Heather said...

    my son would love diary of a wimpy kid dog days

  196. grannyvon said...

    I would choose "The Little House" series. Thanks ybutler@oppcatv.com

  197. Anonymous said...

    "The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever!"

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  198. Diana D said...

    The Secrets of Droon #28. My grandson loves to read and I believe he'd like this book. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

    dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

  199. The Unsell Family said...

    I would love to have the I Spy Christmas book.
    ~Jennifer Unsell
    unsells@yahoo.com

  200. The Unsell Family said...

    I am a follower.

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