First American Christmas Book?

Here’s an online gem! The American Antiquarian Society has digitized one of just two known copies of The Children’s Friend: A New Year’s Present which is “believed to be the first American Christmas picture book.”
You can find it on their website (scroll down to see the book; open in “full screen” mode to really enjoy!)
I love this line about what Santa Claus will not leave children:
“No crackers, cannons, squibs or rockets
To blow their eyes up or their pockets.”
While good girls and boys might receive (among other items), “pretty books to store their mind, with knowledge of each various kind” -confirming once again that books always make great Christmas presents!
marlise