Holiday books for children

by Latham, Irene

Picture Book - 2022

In this variation on the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," a child explores the many ways to be kind. In this variation on the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," a child explores the many ways to be kind. Show less

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The Best Gift for Bear

by Bell, Jennifer

Book - 2022

Hedgehog has been busy making gifts for all of her friends. But what could possibly be grand enough for her dear friend Bear? Bear had shown Hedgehog the ...Show more Hedgehog has been busy making gifts for all of her friends. But what could possibly be grand enough for her dear friend Bear? Bear had shown Hedgehog the wonders of butterflies and taught her to ice-skate, after all. When Hedgehog finally finds her inspiration and delivers the gift, it doesn't quite turn out as she expected..."-- Show less

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The Donkey's Song

A Christmas Nativity Story

by Kellum, Jacki

Picture Book - 2022

"The story of Jesus's birth is told by the donkey that brought Mary and Joseph to the stable in Bethlehem"-- "The story of Jesus's birth is told by the donkey that brought Mary and Joseph to the stable in Bethlehem"-- Show less

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Everybody's Tree

by Joosse, Barbara M.

Book - 2020

"Over the course of eighty years a spruce tree grows, along with the little boy who first selected it at a tree farm. At the end of its life, the tree is chosen to be the centerpiece of a city's holiday celebration"-- "Over the course of eighty years a spruce tree grows, along with the little boy who first selected it at a tree farm. At the end of its life, the tree is chosen to be the centerpiece of a city's holiday celebration"-- Show less

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Reindeer Helper

by Rosenthal, Amy Krouse

Book - 2022

"When one of Santa's reindeer gets lost on the busiest night of the year, it's up to Uni to use a little unicorn magic and help out. Can Uni find the reindeer in time to save Christmas?"-- "When one of Santa's reindeer gets lost on the busiest night of the year, it's up to Uni to use a little unicorn magic and help out. Can Uni find the reindeer in time to save Christmas?"-- Show less

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A Very Mercy Christmas

by DiCamillo, Kate

Book - 2022

When Stella gets the sudden idea to go caroling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her. Her brother, Frank, is not good at spontaneity. The...Show more When Stella gets the sudden idea to go caroling, she has a little trouble getting someone to join her. Her brother, Frank, is not good at spontaneity. The Watsons are very involved in a precarious fruitcake attempt (but happy to send their pig, Mercy, out for the occasion). Eugenia Lincoln declines, a bit rudely, to accompany on her accordion, and Horace Broom is too busy studying planetary movement. Will Stella need to sing by herself--with enthusiastic contributions from the pig, the cat, and the horse she picks up on the way? Or does the evening hold a miracle Stella hadn't expected? Show less

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Is It Hanukkah Yet?

by Krulik, Nancy E.

Book - 2021

A little girl waits with great anticipation all day until the sun sets and Hanukkah can begin. A little girl waits with great anticipation all day until the sun sets and Hanukkah can begin. Show less

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Latkes and Applesauce

A Hanukkah Story

by Manushkin, Fran

Book - 2022

When a blizzard leaves a family housebound one Hanukkah, they share what little food they have with some starving animals who later return the favor. When a blizzard leaves a family housebound one Hanukkah, they share what little food they have with some starving animals who later return the favor. Show less

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Kwanzaa Gets An A

by Thedford, Steven C.

Book - 2019

My daughter, Kennedy I.Thedford, inspired me to write about why the African American holiday of Kwanzaa has two A s when the Swahili word has only one. Sh...Show more My daughter, Kennedy I.Thedford, inspired me to write about why the African American holiday of Kwanzaa has two A s when the Swahili word has only one. She asked the question because all other holidays, such as Christmas and Hanukkah, have a story behind them. What was the story of Kwanzaa? I didn't have an answer, so I began researching the holiday. In conducting that research, I ran across different stories of why Kwanzaa has that extra A. One explanation said that an extra A was added to the end of the word Kwanzaa to distinguish the American celebration of the holiday from the African word of Kwanza. Another author said the extra letter was added to the Swahili word to give the word seven letters to match the seven principles and symbols of the holiday. Yet, after reading a couple of Dr. Karenga's books, I learned that Kwanzaa has two A s because he added an extra 'a' to the word kwanza at the first celebration so that all seven children present could participate, an African tradition. Also, this research inspired me to write the picture book titled, Kwanzaa Gets an A and this is the first picture book that tells the story of Kwanzaa. Show less

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The People Remember

by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Book - 2021

The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Afric...Show more The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people were taken from their homes and families. They spoke different languages and had different customs. Yet they were bound and chained together and forced onto ships sailing into an unknown future. Ultimately, all these people had to learn one common language and create a culture that combined their memories of home with new traditions that enabled them to thrive in this new land. Sumptuously illustrated, this is an important book to read as a family--a story young readers can visit over and over again to deepen their understanding of African American history in relation to their own lives and current social justice movements. By turns powerful and revealing, this is a lyrical narrative that tells the story of survival, as well as the many moments of joy, celebration, and innovation of Black people in America."- Show less

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