“FLICKA, RICKA, DICKA AND THEIR NEW SKATES,” Updated Edition with Paperdolls, by Maj Lindman, Albert Whitman, Aug. 1, 2011, $14.99 (ages 5 and up) It’s Christmas morning in Sweden and Flick, Ricka and Dicka can’t wait to open their presents. Under their tree are three pairs of skates, one set for each girl. With skates…

“RAZZLE-DAZZLE RUBY,” by Masha D’yans, Scholastic Press, Oct. 1, 2011, $17.99 (ages 4 and up) Ruby wakes up to a sparkling world of snow. With her dog, Rocket, Ruby ventures out into a winter wonderland where she becomes a queen and Rocket, her knight in barking armor. Every fairy tale needs a villain, and in…

“STARRY NIGHT, HOLD ME TIGHT,” by Jean Sagendorph and Kim Siebold, Running Press Kids, Oct. 11, 2011, $12.95 (ages 4 and up) Baby Bear is growing up under the protective watch of his Momma. Her love is what helps Baby Bear become independent. She watches over him as he plays in the snow, sliding and…