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Traditional holiday books make great gifts for kids of all ages, including classic stories like “It Was the Night Before Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol”. Other charming books include “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, “It’s a Wonderful Life for Kids”, and “The Polar Express”. For those celebrating other holidays, there are also books about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Traditional holiday books make great gifts for kids of all ages. Children who are too young to read on their own will love having these amazing stories read to them. There are some great holiday books to choose from, including classic stories parents will likely remember from their childhoods. Do you remember any of these?
It Was the Night Before Christmas is a classic poem written by Clement Clarke Moore. It was first published in a newspaper in the 1800s and later became an all-time favorite book to read on Christmas Eve. The updated version, titled The Night Before Christmas, is a pop-up version written by Robert Sabuda that adds extra humor to this charming story.
Do you remember Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol? Who could forget Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future? Mr. Scrooge is offered a rather harsh look at life through his “Bah Humbug!” attitude and the true spirit of Christmas is shown. A Christmas Carol is one of many holiday books that will touch the entire family.
Other charming Christmas books to add to your collection include How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. The Grinch goes out of his way to ruin Christmas, but he soon discovers that the presents and treats aren’t what makes Christmas so special. The Whos of Whoville show us how the spirit of Christmas can melt even the coldest of hearts.
Here’s a new take on an old story, written by Jimmy Hawkins, the man who once played Tommy in the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. Another example of beautifully illustrated Christmas books, this tale is a sequel to the traditional story. Look for it under the heading It’s a Wonderful Life for Kids!
The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg is considered a modern classic in holiday books. This delightful adventure depicts a boy’s enchanting train ride to visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve. This story, like the others above, has also been made into a movie, although the book has its own unique magic.
If you celebrate a holiday other than Christmas, or perhaps you just want to include other cultural celebrations in your festivities, you might also enjoy holiday books about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Look for titles like Maxie Baum’s I Have a Little Dreidel, an adorable pop-up book based on the traditional song of the same name. Also, look for My First Kwanzaa, a picture book by Karen Katz.
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