Book cover showing a close-up of a buffalo with thick curly brown fur and small horns, set against a swirling golden background. Title reads “Buffalo Fluffalo” by Bess Kalb, illustrated by Erin Kraan.

Beyond the Script: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

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The Denver Public Library recommends these library resources to enhance your theater experience of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.

 

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Book cover showing a child holding a red gift box in front of a decorated Christmas tree with colorful presents underneath. Title reads “An Anishinaabe Christmas” with words by Wab Kinew and pictures by Erin Hill.An Anishinaabe Christmas
by Wab Kinew

“Baby, we’re going home to the Rez. We’re going to have an Anishaabe Christmas.” Kinew’s picture book explores the joy of Christmas traditions and the Indigenous Anishinaabe culture. Baby’s family travels from the city to their grandparent’s home on the reservation for Christmas. The importance of family is depicted through cozy scenes of eating bannock together, singing, and gift giving during the special holiday!

WATCH 

DVD cover featuring Sesame Street characters Oscar the Grouch in a trash can decorated with gold garland and Elmo wearing a Santa hat, standing in front of a snowy doorway. Title reads “A Sesame Street Christmas Carol.”A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
dir. Victor DiNapoli (2022)

Can a grouch find reason to enjoy the holiday season? It’s Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, and Oscar has just received a ghost-o-gram. He will be visited by three ghosts tonight: a famous British grouch, a talking Christmas tree, and a robot.

 

 

 

 

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Book cover showing a close-up of a buffalo with thick curly brown fur and small horns, set against a swirling golden background. Title reads “Buffalo Fluffalo” by Bess Kalb, illustrated by Erin Kraan.Buffalo Fluffalo
by Bess Kalb and illustrated by Erin Kraan. Narrated by Stevem Rinell

“I’m the Buffalo Fluffalo. I heave and I huffalo. Leave me alone because I’ve had enuffalo!” Buffalo Fluffalo acts tough and scary to keep other animals away, but a sudden rain shower washes away his “fluff,” revealing his true, less intimidating size.

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Book cover featuring Santa Claus standing in snow, looking at a chimney under a dark sky with falling snowflakes. Title reads “How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?” by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen. How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen

When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? Whether it’s shape-shifting or impromptu laundry use, Mac Barnett’s iconic talent for earnest deadpan humor and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny art honor the timeless question with answers both ridiculous and plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues.

 

 

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