Nov 28, 2023
The holidays bring different experiences for different families—some may attend large gatherings, while others may choose a quiet celebration. Either way, there’s probably a lot of anticipation of the season, no matter how you celebrate. Here are a few of our favorite books that bring a little coziness to our homes for the holidays.
Llama, Llama Holiday Drama
By Anna Dewdey
$11.26; Ages 2-4
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
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We love our little llama! In this story, Llama Llama and Mama Llama are in the midst of the holiday rush to shop, bake & decorate, but Llama Llama doesn’t quite have the
patience for waiting for THE day.
Who is Coming to Our House?
By Joseph Slate and Ashley Wolff
$7.98; Ages 0-3
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
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This board book tells the story of the birth of baby Jesus from the perspective of barn animals who do their best to prepare their
home.
Home for the Holidays: A Little Book About the Different Holidays That Bring Us Together
By Sesame Workshop and Craig Manning
$5.99; Ages 3-7
Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland
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Sesame Street friends -celebrate holidays from a variety of cultures, including Eid al-Fitr, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah,
Kwanzaa, Diwali, And Christmas.
Bright Winter Night
By Alli Brydon and Ashling Lindsay
$9.99; Ages 3-7
Publisher: Two Lions
Amazon.com
This beautiful picture book uses rhyme to tell the story of forest animals who work together in their forest home to make it through a magical winter night.
Christmas Day in the Morning
By Pearl S. Buck and Mark Buehner
$12.39; Ages 4-10
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and acclaimed artist Mark Buehner unite for this heart-warming story. Rob wants to get his father something special, but he doesn’t have much money. He discovers the best gift of all.
Joy to the World! Christmas Around the World
By Kate DePalma and Sophie Fatus
$12.69; Ages 4-10
Publisher: Barefoot Books
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Christmas is celebrated differently around the world and this book shows young readers what holiday traditions are like in 13 different countries including Ethiopia, Colombia, Australia, Italy, Serbia, Mexico, India, Iceland, Egypt, Argentina,
Philippines, Lebanon and Canada.
Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story
By Angela Shelf Medearis and Daniel Minter
$6.70; Ages 5-10
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Amazon.com
This award-winning book uses the seven principles of Kwanzaa to create a story that shows how family members can work together to benefit the entire community.
American Girl Holiday Baking: Seasonal Recipes for Cakes, Cookies & More
By American Girl
$11.85; Ages 8-12
Publisher: Weldon Owen
Amazon.com
What better way to spend a holiday weekend than baking?! Young chefs can experiment with pies, cookies, candies and more to share with family and friends.
The Stone Lamp: Eight Stories of Hanukkah Through History
By Karen Hesse and Brian Pinkney
$9.24; Ages 9-11
Publisher: Little Brown Books
Amazon.com
Through poetry and free-verse, award-winning author Karen Hesse captures the spirit of the Jewish people through the voices of eight children at Hanukkah. The stone lamp provides each with comfort and hope, for every time its wicks are lit, the endurance of the Jewish people is re-illumined.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays
By Ree Drummond
$15.67; Ages 15-adult
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks
Amazon.com
Popular “Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond shows you step-by-step how to ring in your favorite holiday with food for all meals—breakfast, lunch, dinner, parties and more!
By Anna Dewdey
$11.26; Ages 2-4
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Amazon.com
We love our little llama! In this story, Llama Llama and Mama Llama are in the midst of the holiday rush to shop, bake & decorate, but Llama Llama doesn’t quite have the
Who is Coming to Our House?
By Joseph Slate and Ashley Wolff
$7.98; Ages 0-3
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Amazon.com
This board book tells the story of the birth of baby Jesus from the perspective of barn animals who do their best to prepare their
home.
By Sesame Workshop and Craig Manning
$5.99; Ages 3-7
Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland
Amazon.com
Sesame Street friends -celebrate holidays from a variety of cultures, including Eid al-Fitr, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah,
Kwanzaa, Diwali, And Christmas.
Bright Winter Night
$9.99; Ages 3-7
Publisher: Two Lions
Amazon.com
This beautiful picture book uses rhyme to tell the story of forest animals who work together in their forest home to make it through a magical winter night.
Christmas Day in the Morning
$12.39; Ages 4-10
Publisher: HarperCollins
Amazon.com
Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and acclaimed artist Mark Buehner unite for this heart-warming story. Rob wants to get his father something special, but he doesn’t have much money. He discovers the best gift of all.
Joy to the World! Christmas Around the World
By Kate DePalma and Sophie Fatus
$12.69; Ages 4-10
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Amazon.com
Christmas is celebrated differently around the world and this book shows young readers what holiday traditions are like in 13 different countries including Ethiopia, Colombia, Australia, Italy, Serbia, Mexico, India, Iceland, Egypt, Argentina,
Philippines, Lebanon and Canada.
Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story
By Angela Shelf Medearis and Daniel Minter
$6.70; Ages 5-10
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co.
Amazon.com
This award-winning book uses the seven principles of Kwanzaa to create a story that shows how family members can work together to benefit the entire community.
American Girl Holiday Baking: Seasonal Recipes for Cakes, Cookies & More
By American Girl
$11.85; Ages 8-12
Publisher: Weldon Owen
Amazon.com
What better way to spend a holiday weekend than baking?! Young chefs can experiment with pies, cookies, candies and more to share with family and friends.
The Stone Lamp: Eight Stories of Hanukkah Through History
By Karen Hesse and Brian Pinkney
$9.24; Ages 9-11
Publisher: Little Brown Books
Amazon.com
Through poetry and free-verse, award-winning author Karen Hesse captures the spirit of the Jewish people through the voices of eight children at Hanukkah. The stone lamp provides each with comfort and hope, for every time its wicks are lit, the endurance of the Jewish people is re-illumined.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays
By Ree Drummond
$15.67; Ages 15-adult
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks
Amazon.com
Popular “Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond shows you step-by-step how to ring in your favorite holiday with food for all meals—breakfast, lunch, dinner, parties and more!
