FUN BOOKS TO READ TO
CHILDREN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The holiday season is a special time
of year for people of all ages, but
children might be the most enthusiastic
celebrants come December.
Children spend much of the holiday season
anticipating the arrival of the man in
the red suit, and that enthusiasm can be
contagious.
Families have their own unique traditions
during the holiday season, but one popular
way to harness kids’ enthusiasm between
Th anksgiving and Christmas Day
is to read them holiday stories. Th ere’s no
shortage of great holiday books for kids,
but here are a handful that kids may remember
well into adulthood.
• “Th e Polar Express,” by Chris Van Allsburg:
Th e beloved tale is the story of a
young boy who boards a mysterious train
bound for the North Pole.
• “Th e Littlest Elf,” by Brandi Dougherty:
Part of a series, this story focuses
on a tiny elf named Oliver and a series
of misadventures as he navigates his way
through Santa’s workshop.
• “Olive, the Other Reindeer,” by Vivian
Walsh: Olive is no ordinary reindeer.
In fact, Olive is a dog who heads to the
North Pole believing she is a reindeer. Her
decision to join Santa’s team ultimately
benefi ts the big man and his trusty reindeer.
• “Th e Miracle of the First Poinsettia:
A Mexican Christmas Story,” by Joanne
Oppenheim: A little girl named Juanita
is the star of this retelling of a traditional
Mexican tale with a valuable lesson.
• “Gingerbread Mouse: A Christmas
Holiday Book for Kids,” by Katy Bratun:
A fallen tree branch almost ruins Christmas
for Mouse, whose determination
and resourcefulness mixed in with a little
Christmas magic ensures she fi nds a place
to call home in time for the holidays.
• “A Night in Santa’s Great Big Bag,”
by Kristin Kladstrup: Santa saves the day
in this tale starring a young boy’s favorite
stuff ed animal, whose excitement for
Christmas compels him to climb into
Santa’s big bag of presents on Christmas
Eve.
• “Santa Claus and the Th ree Bears,” by
Maria Modugno: Th is twist on the popular
tale “Goldilocks and the Th ree Bears”
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based on famed choreographer George
Balanchine’s production.
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