Seasonal Stories for Early Elementary Schoolers
Bear Stays Up for Christmas
by Karma Wilson
Illustrated by Jane Chapman
"The day before Christmas,
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snuggled on his floor,
Bear sleeps soundly
with a great big snore...."
A Child's Christmas in Wales
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by Dylan Thomas
This gem of lyric prose has enchanted both young and old and is now a modern classic.
Dragon's Merry Christmas
Series:
Dragon Tales
by Dav Pilkey
Dragon's Merry Christmas are holiday tales featuring Dragon.
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Merry Christmas, Geronimo!
by Geronimo Stilton
I was so excited about Christmas, I could squeak! My favorite nephew Benjamin was going to come over, and we were planning to trim the tree and eat lots of delicious holiday Cheesy Chews. But before you could say "cat alert," disaster struck! I slipped over my tail and ended up in the hospital.
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Hold Christmas in Your Heart: African-American Songs, Poems, and Stories for the Holidays
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by Cheryl Hudson
Illustrated by Cheryl Hudson
Christmas means special family times are here — times of merriment, good cheer, and love. Cheryl Willis Hudson has compiled a wonderful book that celebrates this special time through a collecton of traditional African American songs, stories, and poems.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
by Dr Seuss
The Grinch plots to ruin the Christmas of every Who in Who-ville. Imagine his shock when he discovers that Christmas just comes, no matter what!
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How Santa Got His Job
by Stephen Krensky
Illustrated by S. D. Schindler
Have you ever wondered what Santa did before he was Santa? When Santa was young and needed a job, no one was looking for a man in a red suit to deliver gifts on Christmas. So Santa tried just about everything -- from a chimney sweep to a postman to a circus performer. But none of these worked out.
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K Is for Kwanzaa: A Kwanzaa Alphabet Book
by Juwanda G. Ford
Illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max
Celebrate Kwanzaa from A to Z! Each letter of the alphabet represents an important
word or fascinating fact about Kwanzaa. Explore all that is central to Kwanzaa:
cultural heritage, family, and community.
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The Last Straw
by Frederick H. Thury
Illustrated by Vlasta Van Kampen
Hoshmakaka, a proud, old camel, is chosen to perform a very special task — he is to carry the wise men's gifts to the new baby king in Bethlehem. At first Hoshmakaka is reluctant. He has other commitments, after all: the water drinking competition in Rangal and the cud-chewing convention in Beemish.
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Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story
by Fran Manushkin
A warm and exuberant Hanukkah story about the Menashe family's joyous holiday celebration despite a scarcity of food.
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Light the Lights!: A Story about Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas
by Margaret Moorman
Illustrated by Margaret Moorman
Every December, Emma and her family celebrate two special holidays. First comes Hanukkah, with dreidel games and lighting the menorah. Then comes Christmas, with carols, bright lights on the tree, and presents for everyone!
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Milly and the Macy's Parade
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by Shana Corey
Illustrated by Brett Helquist
Treat your child to a festive story of how one small person makes a big difference. It's Thanksgiving, and spirited Milly sees that the whole town is in need of some cheer, so she comes up with a way to blend her family's old country traditions with their new American heritage, and thus the Macy's Day Parade is born.
The Night of Las Posadas
by Tomie dePaola
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
The annual celebration of Las Posadas in Santa Fe, New Mexico is delayed when the lead characters are stranded in the snow. Who will play the parts now?
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Olive, the Other Reindeer
by Vivian Walsh
"Olive the other reindeer?" thinks Olive. "I always thought I was a dog — but I must be a reindeer!" And while Santa and his reindeer are a bit surprised that a dog wants to join the reindeer team, in the end, Olive and her unusual skills are just what Santa needs. Full color.
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On the First Night of Chanukah
by Cecily Kaiser
Illustrated by Brian Schatell
Sung to the tune and rhythm of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this book introduces young readers to the traditions of Chanukah. Gifts of latkes, dreidels, donuts, and much more celebrate this very special holiday. Back matter and a glossary explain the history and traditions of Chanukah.
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One Yellow Daffodil: A Hanukkah Story
by David A. Adler
Illustrated by Lloyd Bloom
A Holocaust survivor shares Hanukkah with a loving family that gives him the courage to remember.
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The Polar Express
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by Chris Van Allsburg
Illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg
Late one Christmas Eve, a boy boards a mysterious train: The Polar Express bound for the North Pole. Once there, Santa offers the boy any gift he desires. The boy asks for one bell from the harness of a reindeer. The bell is lost. On Christmas morning, the boy finds the bell under the tree.
Santa Claustrophobia
by Mike Reiss
Illustrated by David Catrow
From Simpsons writer Mike Reiss and two-time New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year-winner David Catrow comes a hilarious follow-up to their best-selling How Murray Saved Christmas.
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Meet Doc Holiday.
Seven Candles for Kwanzaa
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by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Come celebrate Kwanzaa!
Every year, for seven days beginning December 26, African Americans celebrate their heritage during the Kwanzaa holiday. In this book, you can find out about that special time so you can celebrate the seven days of Kwanzaa, too.
The Story of Holly and Ivy
by Rumer Godden
Illustrated by Barbara Cooney
Ivy, Holly, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones all have one Christmas wish. Ivy, an orphan, wishes for a real home and sets out in search of the grandmother she's sure she can find. Holly, a doll, wishes for a child to bring her to life. And the Joneses wish more than anything for a son or daughter to share their holiday.
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The Trees of the Dancing Goats
by Patricia Polacco
Illustrated by Patricia Polacco
Trisha loves the eight days of Hanukkah, when her mother stays home from work, her Babushka makes delicious potato "latkes," and her Grampa carves wonderful animals out of wood as gifts for Trisha and her brother.
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