Well, the holidays are upon us! What a great time of year to be joyful and thankful! Your family may have many traditions when it comes to the holidays but what better way to learn about the importance of the season than through reading. Stop by your local library and pick up a few books that you can read with your child each night before bed.
Reading Rockets has compiled a list of recommended books for kids ages 0-9 focused on generosity, love, and friendship that are perfect for the season, no matter what traditions you celebrate!
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Hanukkah: A Counting Book in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish
By: Emily Sper -
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
By: Dr. Seuss -
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
By: Robert Barry -
Seven Candles for Kwanzaa
By: Andrea Pinkney & Brian Pinkney -
The Gifts of Kwanzaa
By: Synthia James -
The Night Before Christmas
By: Clement Moore -
The Polar Express
By: Chris Van Allsburg -
The Tomten
By: Astrid Lindgren -
The Trees of the Dancing Goats
By: Patricia Polacco -
Zigazak: A Magical Hanukkah Night
By: Eric Kimmel
Tips:
- To find your local library visit: http://www.mnknows.org/libraries.php
- Once you have a library card, you can create your booklist online and have the books ready for you when you visit the library. This is a great tool because you don't have to worry about finding the books you want all while trying to keep an eye on your children. Instead you can explore the library with your children and pick up your books on your way out!
- Your online library will also have booklists created by users like you which might be helpful if you are looking for books about a particular topic such as snow, animals, etc.
- Reading Rockets also has a wide variety of booklists to check out!
Share a book with your child this holiday season!