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Expires Tuesday at 12pm Lauren at the Delano Branch Library will be reading Here Comes Santa Claus written by Gene Autry |
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Kids' Books About The Holidays
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The Joyful Book by Todd ParrIllustrations and simple text show all the ways to be joyful during the holiday season.
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The Wheels on the Bus at Christmas by Sarah KieleyA Christmas variation on the popular children's song 'The Wheels on the Bus,' with a jolly bus full of reindeer, elves, cookies, lights, snowmen, bells, and of course Santa.
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Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah by Susan L. RothCelebrate Hanukkah with a family of mice as they dance the horah, spin the dreidel, and eat latkes in honor of the Jewish festival of lights, in a book from the creator of the best-selling, My Love for You. |
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The Last Christmas Tree by Stephen KrenskyA crooked little tree that is missing several branches is filled with Christmas spirit despite being repeatedly overlooked by buyers who prefer grand balsams and firs, until a special ho-ho-ho'ing visitor on Christmas Eve gives the little tree a chance to find the perfect family.
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Here comes Santa Claus by Gene AutryComplete with lyrics, a colorfully illustrated holiday tale provides the whole story to this classic Christmas song about a curious North Pole puppy and his wonderful journey aboard Santa's sleigh.
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Kevin's Kwanzaa by Lisa BullardKevin is excited for his turn to light the candles on the last night of Kwanzaa. As he narrates through the week of Kwanzaa, readers learn about the origins, purpose, and rituals of this holiday. |
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Over the River & Through the Wood : A Holiday Adventure by Linda AshmanA modern adaptation of the classic holiday song follows the adventures of a multiracial family that sets off to visit Grandma and Grandpa by packing up the van, boarding a plane and sailing in a hot-air balloon before taking a sleigh during the final lap of their journey.
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Books for Adults About The Holidays
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Last Christmas in Paris : A Novel of World War I by Hazel GaynorAfter seeing her brother and his best friend off to the front in August 1914, a privileged young lady, Evie Elliott, tries to become more involved in the conflict and begins working at her father’s newspaper business.
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Chrismukkah : Everything You Need to Know to Celebrate the Hybrid Holiday
by Ron Gompertz
A holiday guide for mixed-faith families who celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah presents an entertaining guide to the hybrid holiday of Chrismukkah, exploring a wide range of seasonal events, history, traditions, and lore, while offering tips on decorating, tchotchkes, menorah options, games, recipes, and party do's and don'ts.
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Kwanzaa : A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture by Maulana KarengaWritten by the creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture provides a thorough understanding of the views and values of Kwanzaa, its historic origins and cultural background and its cultural meaning to millions of Africans who celebrate it throughout the world African community.
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Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha SilvaWhen his successful world is threatened by poor reviews about his latest book, writer Charles Dickens is given a one-month ultimatum by his publisher to write a successful, nostalgic Christmas book, a challenge that is complicated by worldly associates, self-doubt and the hardships of an impoverished young woman and her son. |
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