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.
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Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
Delight your child with a favorite character's determination to NOT sleep through the holiday.
A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
Enchant your child with a poetic tribute to falling snow, exchanging presents, and eating well.
Dragon's Merry Christmas by Dav Pilkey
See how Dragon's efforts to make Christmas special warm the hearts of those around him.
Geronimo Stilton Special Edition: A Christmas Tale by Geronimo Stilton
Get a mouse-perspective on the importance of celebrating holidays and family ties.
Hold Christmas in Your Heart by various authors
African-American authors and artists share the joys of the season. Learn more.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
A holiday must-read starring a Seussian Scrooge who learns the power of Christmas spirit.
How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky
Charm your child with this funny look at Santa before he became famous.
K is for Kwanzaa by Juwanda Ford
Go through the alphabet to learn about the customs, foods, and language of Kwanzaa.
The Last Straw by Frederick Thury
Charm your child with this story of a grumpy camel who rises to a Christmas challenge in Bethlehem.
Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story by Fran Manushkin
Join the Menasche family as manage a joyous celebration even in the toughest of times.
Light the Lights!: A Story About Celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas by Margaret Moorman
Emma gets to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah and all of their traditions with her family.
Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales by Ludwig Bemelmens and John Bemelmans Marciano
Celebrate the season on two continents with three Bemelmens tales. Learn more.
Milly and the Macy's Parade by Shana Corey
See how an immigrant girl helps envision the great holiday parade in this fictionalized account. Learn more.
The Night of Las Posadas by Tomie dePaola
Learn about Hispanic holiday customs in this moving nativity story.
Olive, the Other Reindeer by J. Otto Seibold
Delight in this silly story about a dog who thinks she's a reindeer!
On Hanukkah! by Cathy Goldberg Fishman
Introduce the significance, symbols, and history of the holiday with this soft, sweeping picture book.
On the First Night of Chanukah by Cecily Kaiser
"The Twelve Days of Christmas" gets a new spin, starting with "a menorah burning bright for all to see!"
One Yellow Daffodil: A Hanukkah Story by David A. Adler
A Holocaust survivor finds the courage to face his past when he spends Hanukkah with a caring family.
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
The classic tale of an unforgettable journey to the North Pole is also a feature film favorite. Learn more.
Santa Claustrophobia by Mike Reiss
When Santa needs some R&R, his therapist rounds up other holiday characters to make the December 25 deadline.
Seven Candles for Kwanzaa by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Honor family, harvest, and heritage with this richly illustrated introduction to the holiday. Learn more.
The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden
A perennial favorite starring a doll, girl, and woman who discover Christmas miracles do happen.
The Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco
When their Christian neighbors fall ill, a Jewish family shows everyone that holiday spirit is non-secular.
