Children’s Holiday Books for All Ages #MegaChristmas24
One of my favorite things to buy my friends and family for the holidays, birthdays, baby showers is books! The gift of reading is the most precious and best gift you can give anyone. I love reading, and I loved reading to my kids when they were little. It is known that reading to kids when they are young leads to accelerated readers in the future. Check out all of these Amazing books that you could add to your shopping list.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas adapted from the poem by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by Jane Chapman (Sept 2024; hardcover; ages 4 to 8) — From the enormously popular illustrator of the Bear Snores On series comes a fresh and funny new edition of the treasured visit from St. Nicholas.
- “Delightful… A Christmas charmer worth making room for.” — Kirkus Reviews
A Stray Dog for Christmas: How Suzy Was Adopted written by Jack Jokinen, illustrated by Wendy Tan (Sept 2024; hardcover; ages 4 to 8) — A true story about a stray dog who finds a family (and gets a name) just in time for Christmas.
- “[A] touching story of an unexpected gift who wandered in and found a forever home… A heartwarming reminder to adopt, not shop.” — Kirkus Reviews
- “Readers’ hearts will be warmed by this fictionalized account of a true story.” — School Library Journal
The Snow Thief written by Alice Hemming, illustrated by Nicola Slater (on sale Sept 3, 2024; hardcover; ages 4 to 8) — The winter companion to The Leaf Thief, this is a perfect picture book about winter and the changing of the seasons.
- “[A]s funny as the first two in the series… May this endearing pair have more sneakily educational outings.” — Kirkus Reviews
Snap & Snuggle: An Arctic Adventure: My Cuddly Reindeer illustrated by Sarah Wade and Zhanna Mendel (on sale Oct 1, 2024; board book & snap bracelet; ages 3 to 7) — Snap the cuddly plush onto your arm and snuggle up for a story all about your new friend Reindeer!
Holly Jolly! A High-Contrast Christmas Book written by duopress and Jannie Ho (on sale Sept 3, 2024, board book, ages 0 to 2) — A charming high-contrast introduction to Christmas. Black-and-white patterns and illustrations pair with friendly greetings for Santa, a friendly reindeer, a Christmas elf, yummy candy canes, and more.
Why We Celebrate Christmas written by Sarah Cooley, illustrated by Javiera Mac-lean (on sale Oct 1, 2024; hardcover/trade paper; ages 6 to 9) — This engaging non-fiction book explains the history and customs of the Christmas holiday and includes entertaining activities that encourage kids to get festive.
Hanukkah Pajamakkahs written by Dara Henry, illustrated by Olga Ivanov and Aleksey Ivanov (Sept 2024; hardcover; ages 4 to 7) — A lively picture book celebrating holiday traditions, the patience of parenting, sibling relationships, and children’s fondness for pajamas. It’s a fun, read-aloud, new book to help everyone celebrate the holiday together—in or out of pajamakkahs.
- “An upbeat holiday tale.” — Kirkus Reviews
- “Henry excites readers to see what happens next… A fun title spotlighting Hanukkah. ” — School Library Journal
Why We Celebrate Hanukkah written by Stacia Deutsch, illustrated by Annita Soble (on sale Oct 1, 2024; hardcover/trade paper; ages 6 to 9) — For eight days in November or December each year, this beloved holiday celebrates freedom, strength, and survival against the odds. Celebrating Hanukkah explains the history, traditions, and customs of Hanukkah and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to get festive.
Inspiring Quotes from Children’s Classics written by Annie Sarac, illustrated by Ruth Burrows (on sale Oct 1, 2024; hardcover; ages 6 and up) — An illustrated collection of timeless quotes for today’s kids, from both historical and modern children’s classics.
These great books are available on Amazon and where books are sold.
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We have added these Children’s Holiday Books to our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
