Winter Holiday Books for Kids!

Updated November 19, 2025
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Santa's Kwanzaa
Thomas, Garen Eileen.
Paper Book
Santa lays the presents beneath the last Christmas tree and returns weary-eyed to the North Pole - to the surprise of a lifetime. From the twenty sixth of December to January first, Santa and his family delight in the Kwanzaa tradition. But as the last day approaches, Santa wants to do something...
Merry Christmas, Gus
Chatterton, Chris, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
"[A] humorous reading experience for very young listeners and independent readers alike... A great read for any season."- Kirkus Reviews   "Cute, funny, and overall delightful." - School Library Journal Readers can giggle their grumps away with Gus...
Is it Hanukkah yet?
Krulik, Nancy E.
Paper Book
Waiting is hard! Celebrate Hanukkah--and learn the meaning behind the holiday--with this new edition of a Step 2 reader with all new art! "Is it Hanukkah yet?" "Not yet. We have to wait for the sun to set!" Families who celebrate Hanukkah will...
My first Kwanzaa
Katz, Karen.
Paper Book
A simple way to get acquainted with Kwanzaa "Hooray! Hooray! It's time to get ready for Kwanzaa." During the seven days of Kwanzaa we celebrate the importance of family, friends, and community. This warm and lively introduction to a very special holiday...
Li'l Rabbit's Kwanzaa
Washington, Donna L., 1967-
Paper Book
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The true gift a Christmas story
MacLachlan, Patricia.
Paper Book
All year long Lily and Liam look forward to Christmas on their grandparents' farm. It's always the perfect trip -- walking to the lilac library, trimming the tree, giving gifts. But this year, thanks to a white cow alone in the meadow, things will be different. This Christmas, Lily and Liam will...
The shortest day
Cooper, Susan, 1935- author.
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper's beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis's strikingly resonant illustrations. So the shortest day came, and...
A year of everyday wonders
Klein, Cheryl B., 1978- author.
Paper Book
With each new year come countless exciting firsts. From the highs--first snowfall, first new umbrella, first beach trip--to the lows--first missed bus, first lost umbrella, first sunburn--every year older means another cycle of experiences. In their clever, playful, observant picture book,...
Tim Burton's the nightmare before Christmas
Asuka, Jun, 1978- author.
Paper Book
Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King, the ruler of Halloween Town and master of all things creepy and spooky. But he's tired of his life in the shadows and longs for something new. When he accidentally stumbles upon Christmas Town, he decides this is the perfect chance to try his hand at a brand new...
Holly the Christmas fairy
Meadows, Daisy
Paper Book

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