From our personal collection to our weekly library hauls; here's what we're reading during this festive season!
Listen, when it comes to children's books I have LIMITED self control. I want to own all of them. Especially Christmas ones. Children's Christmas books are my absolute kryptonite. Because of this- our collection is rather large.
So, this year I'm making a point to be more intentional about utilizing our local library.
The library is such a great resource! It's a great way to check out all the holiday books our toddler's heart (my heart) desires. Without needing to find storage space for them.
Another really lovely thing about libraries is they usually have a special spot for seasonal books like Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. As a family we celebrate Christmas. But we want our toddler to explore and understand other holidays. Books are a great way to do that! I have to admit; I'm not great about taking out books about other holidays. This is also something we're being much more intentioanl about this year.
Below you'll find the list as well as links in case you want to start or expand your collection. I'll continue to update the list as we go this season! Please comment your favorite holiday books- I want to make this list more inclusive. Enjoy!
BOARD BOOKS
The Nutcracker a Dancing Primer by Jennifer Adams, illustrated by Alison Oliver
If I Could Give You Christmas by Lynn Plourde, illustrated by Jennifer L Meyer
Christmas Parade by Sandra Boynton
You're My Little Christmas Wish illustrated by Natalie Marshall
Little Blue Truck Christmas by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Jill McElmurry
Where is Baby's Dreidel? by Karen Katz
Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner
The Story of Hanukkah by David A. Adler, illustrated by Jill Weber
You're My Little Latke illustrated by Natalie Marshall
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 8 Nights of Chanukah by Eric Carle
Hanukkah Bear by Eric A Kimmel, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka
PICTURE BOOKS (all ages)
The Story of Santa Claus by "Scribbler Elf" produced by Ariel Books (this is an older book; 1993, it might be hard to find. But if you can get your hands on it's gorgeous and lovely)
Madeline's Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans
The Spirit of Christmas by Nancy Tillman
The Little Reindeer by Nicola Killen
The Crayon's Christmas by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
Silent Night, Holy Night Carol by Joseph Mohr, illustrated by Maja Dusikova
Love, Santa by Martha Brockenbrough, illustrated by Lee White
Miracle on 133rd Street by Sonia Manzano, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
The Twelve Days of Christmas by Rachel Griffin
Ming's Christmas Wishes by Susan L. Gong, illustrated by Masahiro Tateishi
Red and Green and Blue and White by Lee Wind, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Noah and the Eight Trucks of Hanukkah by Nancy Rips, illustrated by Marina Saumell
Fletcher and the Snowflake Christmas by Julia Rawlinson, illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke
The Twelve Cats of Christmas by Feather Flores, illustrated by Carrie Liao
The Animal's Santa by Jan Brett
SLIGHTLY LONGER BOOKS
Hershel and the Haukkah Goblins by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Trina Schart
The Atlas of Christmas: The Merriest, Tastiest, Quirkiest Holiday Traditions from Around the World by Alex Palmer
A World of Cookies for Santa by M.E. Furman, illustrated by Susan Gal
The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola
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