10 Great Holiday Books

Here are 10 holiday themed books to keep your kids reading:

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
By Dr. Seuss
This holiday classic is a silly, fun read for the whole family. It follows the wicked Grinch who hates Christmas as he tries to steal the celebration from the nearby residents of Who-ville. The familiar characters, beautiful illustrations, and amazing rhyming make great book for a new reader to learn to read with you.

The Snowy Day
By Ezra Jack Keats
This award winning classic is a must for every kid to read. It follows the adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. The pictures are beautiful and the playful story is one kids can relate to.

Llama Llama Holiday Drama
By Anna Dewdney
If there is one thing that Llama Llama doesn't like, it is waiting. As he and Mama Llama run around shopping for presents, decorating the tree, baking cookies, and all of the other chores, Llama Llama is overwhelmed with anticipation. This fun book is a wonderful edition of the Llama Llama series and a great way for kids to read out their holiday jitters.

How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah?
By Jane Yolen
Did you know that dinosaurs love to celebrate chanukah? This joyful romp is filled with tumbling dreidels and melting gelt as silly prehistoric pals spread a little mischief this season. Children will laugh out loud as they learn all about his wonderful holiday.

Animals in Winter
By Henrietta Bancroft and Richard G. Van Gelder
This beautifully illustrated book is a great way for kids to learn more that just reading. It covers the how different animals like butterflies, woodchucks, foxes an more survive during winter. It is a great way to excite your kids to learn more about animals, science, and the world around them.

Snowzilla
By Janet Lawler
When Cami Lou an her family build a colossal snowman, they are forced to move it to a new location. But their Snowzilla is too big for them to move by themselves and the whole town comes together to move it. A great story about disagreement and working together to make a compromise.

Ice Palace
By Deborah Blumenthal
Every year in Saranac Lake, New York, an amazing, several story high palace is built from blocks of ice. This story, inspired by true events, follows a young girl as she watches the marvel. The spectacular illustrations will make your child share in the amazing experience of constructing a masterpiece.

The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish
By Deborah Diesen
A great introduction to the Pout-Pout fish series, this silly book follows the Pout-Pout Fish as he searches for the perfect presents for his friends. With delightful rhyming, this book is sure to catch the attention of any preschoolers.

Snowmen at Night
By Caralyn Buehner
Ever wonder what snowmen do at night while you are sleeping? This witty book has the answer. Your kid will delight at all of the silly adventures that snowmen get into while they are away.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
By Barbara Robinson
This enchanting tale follows the horrible Herdmans family when they take over the church Christmas pageant and retell the story of Christmas in a strange and hilarious way. This wonderful story is fun for kids and thought provoking for adults.

Written by Benjamin Ellefson, who is an avid reader and author of the children’s book The Land without Color. Learn more at http://www.benjaminellefson.com/Land-without-Color/