December 2019 Book List
December 22 is the first night of Hanukkah! Celebrate the holiday with these books:
Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah by Norman Bridwell
How does Clifford the big red dog celebrate Hanukkah? Follow along as Clifford and family sing songs, eat latkes and play with a dreidel!
The Story of Hanukkah by David Adler, illustrated by Jill Weber
What is the story of this special winter holiday, and why is it celebrated? What are the traditions and customs of Hanukkah? An informative read that tells the story of the holiday.
Meet the Latkes by Alan Silberberg
The Latkes are a funny family. After all, they are potato pancakes! Accompanied by charming illustrations, this silly story celebrates the magic of Hanukkah.
December 25 is Christmas Day! Get festive with these books:
The Mouse in the Hammock, a Christmas Tale by Bethany Brevard
The little mouse calls the tiny hammock in the Christmas tree his home. Now it’s the night before Christmas and the mouse has lots to do to get the house ready for this special holiday!
Llama Llama Jingle Bells by Anna Dewdney
The llamas sure know how to celebrate the holidays! Read along as they decorate cookies, sing carols and give gifts!
The Littlest Elf by Brandi Dougherty, illustrated by Kirsten Richards
The little elf would love to find his job at the North Pole, but is he too little? He gets lost in the toy shop and makes a big scene in both the book shop and the bakery. What happens when he meets the littlest reindeer?
The first day of Kwanzaa is December 26! Read about this special holiday with these books:
Kevin’s Kwanzaa by Lisa Bullard, illustrated by Constanza Basaluzzo
For a whole week, Kevin always has something new and exciting to do to celebrate Kwanzaa! Whether it’s lighting candles, eating a feast or dancing, Kwanzaa is a fun time for all.
My First Kwanzaa by Karen Katz
What happens during the seven days of Kwanzaa? Read about this heartwarming holiday that celebrates family bonds, friendship and the community around us!
