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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

We have advice, gift ideas, family activities, and book suggestions below to help you make this holiday season sparkle and all of your celebrations shine.

Helpful Holiday Resources

Get in the Giving Spirit
Teach your children the joys of caring, and show them the true meaning of the season.
Book-Inspired Gift Kits
by Laura Johansen, Ellen Church
These presents are as fun to assemble as they are to receive!
Celebrate Teachers With Thoughtful Gifts
Skip the apple-themed knick-knacks and try these winners instead.
10 Gifts That Encourage Reading
Try these presents to promote a love for books.
Caroling With Kids
Get ready, get set, sing!
Please and Thank You
Learn how to capitalize on your kindergartner’s fascination with manners.

Festive Book Lists

Holiday Picture Books for Preschoolers
Pique your pre-reader's anticipation with stories that explore the excitement of the season.
Holiday Books for Ages 8-10
Give your intermediate reader a book to cherish during the holidays.
Seasonal Stories for Early Elementary Schoolers
Whether capturing meaningful moments or taking a laugh-out-loud look at holiday icons, these books inspire sugar-plum dreams.
Festive Tales for Independent Readers
From encounters with St. Nick to enthralling and enduring folktales, these books invite your child to celebrate diverse festivals of light.
Holiday Books for Middle Schoolers
Get your independent reader in the festive spirit with these books that celebrate the season.

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