The weather outside is frightful. But inside a book... it could be a whole different world.
Here are a few books to celebrate the season, from winter to Hanukkah to Kwanzaa to Christmas.
No two alike
by Keith Baker.
Follows a pair of birds on a snowflake-filled journey
through a winter landscape. Observations of branches and trees to entire forests show that even when things look similar, they are different. Like snowflakes, no two are alike.
Owl moon
by Jane Yolen
This is the tale of a winter’s night beneath a full moon. A
father and daughter walk into the woods to find a Great Horned Owl.
The legend of Old Befana : an Italian Christmas story
retold by Tomie de Paola.
Years ago, when that first star shone above the manger, Befana's
household chores kept her from finding the Baby King. Now she searches every
day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings.
A Hanukkah treasury
by Eric Kimmel
Stories, songs, recipes, and
activities related to the celebration of Hanukkah.
The story of Kwanzaa
by Donna L. Washington
An introduction to Kwanzaa that provides a brief sketch of
African-American history and the origins of the festival. It explains the
structure and customs of the seven days of Kwanzaa, and a craft and cooking
project are included.
Santa Duck
by David Milgrim.
When Nicholas Duck finds a Santa hat and coat on
his doorstep, he decides to look for Santa to tell him what he wants for Christmas. Meanwhile,
all the other animals mistake him for Mr. Claus.
Dear Santasaurus
by Stacy McAnulty
Naughty comes easily to Ernest. Nice is harder. But maybe if
Ernest writes to Santasaurus about all the ways he's tried to be helpful and
well-behaved... maybe he can get the Jurassic Turbo Scooter X9 with the working
headlight, racing fin, and secret compartment he really, really wants.
The Night before Christmas
by Clement Moore
There are a few retellings of this classic tale. Perfect for reading while roasting chestnuts over an open fire.
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