December Holiday Book Recommendations

 

                                      Photo by Keith Hardin from Pixabay

                                                   

It’s the holiday season once more and you know what that means—holiday reading fun! December is all about family, miracles, and giving those you love presents.

Books make marvelous gifts that you can open again and again. To quote Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, “Clark, that’s the gift that keeps on givin’ the whole year.”

As a Pre-K/Kindergarten teacher and a mom, I’ve spent the past 28 years reading books to children. I’ve also given my fair share as a gift too. Along the way, I’ve discovered several special stories that I’d like to share with you.

I’ll list each holiday in sequential order (Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa).

                                       Photo by Evgeni Tcherkasski from Pixabay

Hanukkah 2020 begins Thursday, December 10 and ends Friday, December 18.

The Great Latke Cookoff By Lauren Muskovitz Ranalli

Chanukah Bugs By David A. Carter

Latkes, Latkes Good to Eat By Naomi Howland

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins By Eric Kimmel

                                        Photo by 6979608 from Pixabay

Christmas 2020 falls on Friday, December 25.

Snowflakes With Sugar By Amelia Griggs

Gingerbread Baby By Jan Brett

Gingerbread Friends By Jan Brett

The Polar Express By Chris Van Allsburg

Kwanzaa 2020 begins Saturday, December 26 and ends Friday, January 1, 2021.

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Kwanzaa! By Rex Perry

My First Kwanzaa By Karen Katz

Together For Kwanzaa By Juwanda G. Ford and Shelly Hehenberger

Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story By Angela Shelf Medearis

I’ve also written a FREE downloadable December Alphabet Scrapbook that includes all three holidays. If you’re feeling inspired, you and your kiddos can even make your own with the second version. 

Happy Holidays and Happy Reading! 😊