Youth and Teen Holiday Reads

Updated December 19, 2023
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Home for Christmas
Brett, Jan
Paper Book
A warm, fun-loving Christmas picture book for families to share and love and laugh over together. A grumpy little troll runs away from home because he doesn't want to do his chores. Rollo tries living with various woodland animals, but he finds out that there is no place like...
Seven spools of thread : a Kwanzaa story
Medearis, Angela Shelf
Paper Book
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2001 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People for 2001 2001 ALA Notable Book for Children 2002-2003 Show Me Readers Award Master List 2003 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award Master...
Hanukkah bear
Kimmel, Eric A.
Paper Book
Bubba Brayna's legendary latkes lure an unexpected visitor into her home in this playful Hanukkah tale from a master storyteller. Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, and on the first night of Hanukkah, the scent of her cooking wakes a hungry, adorable bear from his...
Star Wars : the Life Day cookbook : official holiday recipes from a galaxy far, far away
Fujikawa, Jenn
Paper Book
Celebrate every Wookiee's favorite holiday--Life Day--with this collection of 50 recipes and crafts inspired by the galaxy's holiday traditions! In this follow-up to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook, the acclaimed chef Strono "Cookie"...
Talk Santa to me
Urban, Linda
Paper Book
A teen girl gets the perfect second try at a first kiss in this hilarious, romp-filled young adult romantic comedy perfect for fans of Jenna Evans Welch and Hallmark Christmas movies. Francie was born in a stable. Really. Granted, it was the deluxe model with the light-up star on...
The holiday switch
Marcelo, Tif
Paper Book
Two rival coworkers with two very big secrets . . . What could possibly go wrong? Cozy up with this charming holiday romance by USA Today bestselling author Tif Marcelo.  Lila Santos is ready for her last winter break of high school. The snow in her...
Dino-Hanukkah
Wheeler, Lisa
Paper Book
Hanukkah is coming, and the dinos are all busy getting ready! They make brisket and latkes, and the dino-kids play with a dreidel, act out the Hanukkah story, open gifts, and eagerly await their turn to light the menorah. Dinosaurs big and small gather to decorate, eat, and even...
The cookie book : decadent bites for every occasion
Firth, Rebecca
Paper Book
Mind-Blowing Cookies for Every Craving Up your cookie game to out-of-this-world incredible with DisplacedHousewife founder Rebecca Firth's amazing, all-new gourmet recipes. Whether you're looking for a cookie that can be mixed and baked in under an hour or something a little...
Tim Burton's The nightmare before Christmas : the story of the movie in comics
Ferrari, Alessandro
Paper Book
Prepare for a twisted story of fright and delight in this spooky retelling of the groundbreaking stop-motion film and the tale of Jack Skellington. Welcome to Halloween Town, where vampires, witches, and goblins rule the never-ending night! One Halloween, something befalls the...
The Christmas mitzvah
Gottesfeld, Jeff
Paper Book
Al Rosen, a Jewish man, takes on the jobs of his Christian neighbors on Christmas Eve and day so they can spend the holiday with their families, starting a tradition that lasts for decades. A mitzvah, as Al explains, is a good deed, especially apt on holidays. A strong cross-over read,...
Queen of the Hanukkah dosas
Ehrenberg, Pamela
Paper Book
In this sweet and humorous picture book, Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas, a multi-cultural family (Mom's Indian; Dad's Jewish) celebrate Hanukkah while incorporating traditional Indian food. Instead of latkes, this family celebrates Hanukkah with tasty Indian dosas. To her...
The best Christmas pageant ever
Robinson, Barbara.
Paper Book
America's favorite Christmas book by Barbara Robinson is now a major motion picture! This special movie tie-in edition of the beloved middle grade holiday story will feature cover art from the movie and is the perfect holiday gift. Lionsgate is releasing a live action movie version of The...
Hanukkah hamster
Markel, Michelle
Paper Book
The holiday season is a busy time, with people bustling about. And it's a busy time for Edgar, a cabdriver who conveys passengers around the city. All day long Edgar drives his cab; many people going to many different places. At the end of one busy day, Edgar is so tired he climbs into the...
The Hanukkah mice
Randall, Ronne.
Paper Book
In the tradition of the best-selling The Christmas Surprise and The Golden Egg comes this sweet story of the Hanukkah mice. With flaps hiding shiny foil suprises, readers will find a different Hanukkah tradition on each page, until the very end when they finally discover the...
Shmelf the Hanukkah elf
Wolfe, Greg
Paper Book
In this delightfully inventive holiday tale, an elf named Shmelf takes a journey from the North Pole . . . and discovers all the joys of Hanukkah. Shmelf is one of Santa's most important elves. He's part of the List Checking department, and he makes sure all the good boys and...
Eight nights of flirting
Reynolds, Hannah
Paper Book
A Sydney Taylor Honor Book A sixteen-year-old girl is on a mission to find the perfect boyfriend this Hanukkah, but love might not go according to plan, in this charming winter romcom from the author of The Summer of Lost Letters. Shira Barbanel has a plan-...
Latkes, latkes, good to eat : a Chanukah story
Howland, Naomi.
Paper Book
Sadie and her four little brothers are very poor and always hungry. On the first night of Chanukah, Sadie performs a generous act, and in turn receives a frying pan that cooks up sizzling hot, golden latkes on command. Sadie tells her brothers never to use the magic pan, but when she goes out...
Hana the Hanukkah fairy
Meadows, Daisy
Paper Book
Join Rachel, Kirsty and the Festival Fairies as they help to make special celebrations everywhere run smoothly with the help of fairy magic. When Hana the Hanukkah Fairy's hanukkiah is stolen by naughty Jack Frost, Hanukkah celebrations everywhere are at risk. Rachel and Kirsty must...
Is it Hanukkah yet?
Barash, Chris
Paper Book
AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated childrens stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique...
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...
A Christmas Treasury
Dalmatian Press Staff
Paper Book
Christmas is ...
Gibbons, Gail.
Paper Book
It is many things, including peace, love and joy
Juniper's Christmas
Colfer, Eoin
Paper Book
Kirkus Best Book of the Year Kids' Indie Next List Pick New York Times Bestseller Indie Bestseller New York Times Holiday Gift Guide Pick Publisher's Weekly Holiday Gift Guide Pick BookPage Most Anticipated Children's Book Pick
Poppleton at Christmas
Rylant, Cynthia
Paper Book
Season's greetings from Poppleton, the posh and persnickety pig created by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read....
The Christmas pig
Rowling, J. K.
Paper Book
A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child's love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world's greatest storytellers. One boy and his toy are about to change everything... Jack...
Home for Christmas
Rabe, Tish.
Paper Book
Fans of the PBS Kids Special The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! can relive the fun over and over with this Step 3 adaptation of the complete episode, written for children who are ready to read independently. From the Cat's Christmas Eve Party (with animal guests from all over the...
A Christmas carol
Dickens, Charles
Paper Book
The celebrated P.J. Lynch captures the spirit of Dickens's beloved tale in a richly illustrated unabridged edition. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge opens on a Christmas Eve as cold as Scrooge's own heart. That night, he receives three ghostly visitors: the terrifying spirits of...
Molly's Christmas surprise
Clauss, Lauren
Paper Book
This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is all about American Girl® Molly(tm) and her Christmas on the home front during World War II in 1944--with more than 30 stickers included! The battles of World War II may be a world away, but Molly McIntire and her family do what they...
I spy merry Christmas
Marzollo, Jean.
Paper Book
Two Level 1 I Spy readers perfect for the holidays--now in one book and with foil on the cover!Ho ho ho! Ring in the season with two festive I Spy readers, bound together with foil on the cover. While waiting for St. Nick, kids can have some jolly fun with rhyming picture riddles by Jean Marzollo...
The best Christmas gift
Emmons, Scott
Paper Book
Celebrate the holidays with Netflix's StoryBots! Deck the halls with Boop, Bing, Beep, and the rest of Netflix's StoryBots. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 who love the StoryBots will enjoy this this Step 2 leveled reader that includes over 30 stickers. Step 2 Readers use...
Let it snow : three holiday romances
Green, John
Paper Book
The weather outside is frightful, but this collection is delightful! When a huge blizzard (that doesn't show signs of stopping) hits, Gracetown is completely snowed in. But even though it's cold outside, things are heating up inside, proving that Christmas is magical when it comes to love. Young...
A boy called Christmas
Haig, Matt
Paper Book
Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this cheeky, Christmas classic-in-the-making that sparkles with wit and warmth! Now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull! ...
A merry Christmas cookbook
Garces, Cristina
Paper Book
Treat your taste buds to a feast of traditional holiday delights! COME ON OVER! It's lovely weather for cooking a holiday dish together with your favorite Disney characters. With simple instructions and colorful photos of each treat, spending time indoors has...
Christmas in many cultures
Rustad, Martha E. H.
Paper Book
From homes and clothes to school and family, life is different all around the world. Culture makes us who we are. Grass-roofed huts, blue jeans, and ceremonial clothing are all a part of culture. Each striking photograph is accompanied by a world map that shows where it was taken.
Kwanzaa
Murray, Julie
Paper Book
Kwanzaa is an important holiday that celebrates African heritage and African-American culture. Readers will learn that African Americans celebrate this holiday with gift giving, lighting Kinara candles each day, a big feast, and much more. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned...
Kwanzaa
Schuh, Mari C.
Paper Book
This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the AfricanAmerican holiday of Kwanzaa holiday and the way people celebrate it.
Kwanzaa
Ponto, Joanna
Paper Book
First observed in 1966, Kwanzaa is the weeklong celebration of African traditions in American culture. Readers will be introduced to the black power movement of the last century and understand that this holiday was created to connect African Americans with their heritage. This informative resource...
Kwanzaa
Tyner, Artika R.
Paper Book
Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Kwanzaa : activities, crafts, recipes, and more
Marsh, Carole.
Paper Book
This is the perfect new book to celebrate the fascinating holiday of Kwanzaa! If you don't know anything about this holiday based on ancient traditional African festivals, then here is your chance to learn! Kids will find out about the unique rituals and rich culture involved.In this book: Study the...
Kevin's Kwanzaa
Bullard, Lisa.
Paper Book
Kevin's family is celebrating the seven days of Kwanzaa! Kevin helps his mom decorate the Kwanzaa table. They light candles with Grandma and Grandpa and learn a special word each day. They talk about working together and solving problems. On the sixth day, everyone eats and dances at a big feast!...
A Kwanzaa holiday cookbook
Raabe, Emily.
Paper Book
During Kwanzaa, African Americans celebrate both their heritage in Africa and their lives in America. In this book, students learn how Kwanzaa began in the 1960's, the meaning of Kwanzaa's seven symbols, and other facts about this important holiday. As part of the lesson, students make Kwanzaa...
Llama Llama holiday drama
Dewdney, Anna.
Paper Book
Llama Llama holidays. Jingle music. Lights ablaze. How long till that special date? Llama Llama has to wait. If there's one thing Llama Llama doesn't like, it's waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping for presents, baking cookies, decorating the tree . . . but how...
Vegetables in holiday underwear
Chapman, Jared
Paper Book
Celebrate your favorite holiday traditions in this silly romp that's sure to make kids giggle (and want new undies!) There's underwear for every day of the week and every month of the year. But come December, Pea proclaims to everyone who will listen that it's his favorite time of the year! There's...
Christmas cookies : bite-size holiday lessons
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse.
Paper Book
This scrumptious follow-up to the bestselling Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons captures the spirit of the holiday season. From making the same kind of cookies at the same time each year (tradition) to decorating them with lots of sprinkles (celebrate), youngsters will gobble up vocabulary words and...
Over the river & through the wood : a holiday adventure
Ashman, Linda
Paper Book
Pack up the pooches and load the van. We need to leave by eight! There's so much to bring. Do we have everything? Come on, we can't be late!   The classic song gets a...
Brown sugar baby Christmas joy
Lewis, Kevin (Children's author)
Paper Book
It is Brown Sugar Baby's first Christmas! When the three Aunties swirl in, full of love and sweetness, Baby is the center of family joy and new traditions. Award-winning Kevin Lewis does it again, writing another lyrical and relatable celebration of unconditional love. This African American...
Charlotte the Ballerina : The True Story of a Girl Who Made Nutcracker History
Nebres, Charlotte/ Marley, Alea (ILT)
Paper Book
This modern take on the holiday favorite is now a Step 2 leveled reader, weaving together The Nutcracker and the true-life story of the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet! The only thing Charlotte Nebres loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when...
The joyful book
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
A beloved New York Times bestselling author explores the many ways to be joyful during the winter holidays--and all year long. Lighting candles is joyful. Playing outside is joyful. Singing holiday songs is...
Home for the holidays : a little book about the different holidays that bring us together
Manning, Craig (Author)
Paper Book
There's no place like home for the holidays! Join our Sesame Friends as we celebrate the holiday season together in this all-new multicultural book for kids! No matter what holidays you celebrate during the most wonderful time of the year, love, family, togetherness, and giving are...
What the dinosaurs did the night before Christmas
Tuma, Refe
Paper Book
From the creative parents that brought us the internet sensation "Dinovember" and the bestselling book What The Dinosaurs Did Last Night comes this hilarious reimagining of the classic Christmas poem! 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all...

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