Holidays
Look here for children's books about holidays and other special days, including Kwanzaa, Halloween, Hanukkah, and Christmas.
Hanukkah Haiku
Hanukkah Haiku by Harriet Ziefert is a children's book about Hanukkah in picture book format. For each day of Hanukkah, Hanukkah Haiku features an illustration by Karla Gudeon and a haiku about the celebration that day and the lighting of the menorah for Hanukkah.
Hanukkah Haiku by Harriet Ziefert is a children's book about Hanukkah in picture book format. For each day of Hanukkah, Hanukkah Haiku features an illustration by Karla Gudeon and a haiku about the celebration that day and the lighting of the menorah for Hanukkah.
Holidays Around the World - Celebrate Kwanzaa
Holidays Around the World - Celebrate Kwanzaa is a children's book about Kwanzaa. Celebrate Kwanzaa is a nonfiction children's book About Kwanzaa in picture book format. If you are looking for good children's Kwanzaa books, I recommend Celebrate Kwanzaa. It is part of the Holidays Around the World series published by the National geographic Society.
Holidays Around the World - Celebrate Kwanzaa is a children's book about Kwanzaa. Celebrate Kwanzaa is a nonfiction children's book About Kwanzaa in picture book format. If you are looking for good children's Kwanzaa books, I recommend Celebrate Kwanzaa. It is part of the Holidays Around the World series published by the National geographic Society.
December Calendar of Children's Books
Here's the December calendar of children's holiday books - children's Christmas books, children's Hanukkah books, and children's Kwanzaa books. Find out about some of the best children's books for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa on the December calendar of children's holiday books, including many fine children's Christmas picture books.
Here's the December calendar of children's holiday books - children's Christmas books, children's Hanukkah books, and children's Kwanzaa books. Find out about some of the best children's books for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa on the December calendar of children's holiday books, including many fine children's Christmas picture books.
Best Children's Christmas Picture Books of 2008
My guide to the best children's Christmas books of 2008 not only provides you with information about excellent children's books about Christmas that were published in 2008, it also provides a nice, big picture of the cover art for each of the best children's Christmas picture books, children's Christmas pop-up books, and children's Christmas board books of 2008.
My guide to the best children's Christmas books of 2008 not only provides you with information about excellent children's books about Christmas that were published in 2008, it also provides a nice, big picture of the cover art for each of the best children's Christmas picture books, children's Christmas pop-up books, and children's Christmas board books of 2008.
Valentine’s Day Board Books
These board books about Valentine’s Day will appeal to two- to four-year-olds. These Valentine’s Day board books, with their colorful illustrations and limited text, are just the right size for little hands to hold as you share them with your child. Max's Valentine by Rosemary Wells is a delightful Valentines' board book. Little ones will enjoy the Valentines' board book about brother and sister Max and Ruby by Rosemary Wells.
These board books about Valentine’s Day will appeal to two- to four-year-olds. These Valentine’s Day board books, with their colorful illustrations and limited text, are just the right size for little hands to hold as you share them with your child. Max's Valentine by Rosemary Wells is a delightful Valentines' board book. Little ones will enjoy the Valentines' board book about brother and sister Max and Ruby by Rosemary Wells.
Great Joy
These are the best children's Christmas picture books published in 2007 that I have found. They include books about the birth of baby Jesus, (the Nativity), books about family celebrations, and children's Christmas picture books published in 2007 that celebrate the season of caring. The children's picture books about Christmas include Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo.
These are the best children's Christmas picture books published in 2007 that I have found. They include books about the birth of baby Jesus, (the Nativity), books about family celebrations, and children's Christmas picture books published in 2007 that celebrate the season of caring. The children's picture books about Christmas include Great Joy by Kate DiCamillo.
Best Children's Books About Thanksgiving
These children's books include picture books, both funny and joyous, as well as an excellent accurate history of the first Thanksgiving.
These children's books include picture books, both funny and joyous, as well as an excellent accurate history of the first Thanksgiving.
Celebrate Hanukkah
Celebrate Hanukkah is part of the National Geographic Society's Holidays Around the World is the National Geographic Society's series of children's nonfiction books about religious and cultural holidays. Like the other books in the National Geographic Society's Holidays Around the World series of of children's nonfiction books, Celebrate Hanukkah features striking photographs of holiday celebrations from around the world.
Celebrate Hanukkah is part of the National Geographic Society's Holidays Around the World is the National Geographic Society's series of children's nonfiction books about religious and cultural holidays. Like the other books in the National Geographic Society's Holidays Around the World series of of children's nonfiction books, Celebrate Hanukkah features striking photographs of holiday celebrations from around the world.
Classic Christmas Stories
This children's book edition of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a classic Christmas story, is beautifully illustrated by P.J.Lynch. The classic Christmas story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, has been enjoyed by children and adults for more than 100 years.
This children's book edition of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a classic Christmas story, is beautifully illustrated by P.J.Lynch. The classic Christmas story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, has been enjoyed by children and adults for more than 100 years.
Before You Buy Children's Christmas Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Books What You Need to Know
Before you buy children's Christmas, Hanukkah, and/or Kwanzaa books, there are some things you need to know and some things you need to decide so that the children's books you purchase will meet your needs over time.
Before you buy children's Christmas, Hanukkah, and/or Kwanzaa books, there are some things you need to know and some things you need to decide so that the children's books you purchase will meet your needs over time.
Children's Christmas Picture Books by Mary Engelbreit
The bright, cheerful, and distinctive artwork of Mary Engelbreit infuses her children's Christmas picture books with a joyous spirit. The newest of the Mary Engelbreit children's Christmas picture books is A Merry Little Christmas. A Merry Little Christmas is a children's Christmas alphabet book.
The bright, cheerful, and distinctive artwork of Mary Engelbreit infuses her children's Christmas picture books with a joyous spirit. The newest of the Mary Engelbreit children's Christmas picture books is A Merry Little Christmas. A Merry Little Christmas is a children's Christmas alphabet book.
Children's Hanukkah Books - Hanukkah Books for Children
Here are some good children's books about Hanukkah, including Hanukkah picture books, a chapter book, an anthology, and other children's Hanukkah books.
Here are some good children's books about Hanukkah, including Hanukkah picture books, a chapter book, an anthology, and other children's Hanukkah books.
Top Picks: Children's Christmas Picture Books
Here are ten children's Christmas picture books, some old, some new, that I recommend because of the quality of the text and the illustrations.
Here are ten children's Christmas picture books, some old, some new, that I recommend because of the quality of the text and the illustrations.
Guide to the Top 10 Children's Christmas Picture Books of 2004
This guide to the best children's Christmas picture books of 2004 not only provides you with information about ten excellent children's books about Christmas that were published in 2004, it also provides a nice, big picture of the cover art for each children's Christmas.
This guide to the best children's Christmas picture books of 2004 not only provides you with information about ten excellent children's books about Christmas that were published in 2004, it also provides a nice, big picture of the cover art for each children's Christmas.
Chldren's Christmas Books - Queen of Christmas by Mary Engelbreit
The children's Christmas picture book "Queen of Christmas" by Mary Engelbreit is one of my favorite Christmas books for children because of the illustrations by Mary Engelbreit and because this children's picture book humorously addresses the child, in this case a girl named Ann Estelle, who has a bad case of the Christmas "gimmees," wanting all of the Christmas gifts on her huge list.
The children's Christmas picture book "Queen of Christmas" by Mary Engelbreit is one of my favorite Christmas books for children because of the illustrations by Mary Engelbreit and because this children's picture book humorously addresses the child, in this case a girl named Ann Estelle, who has a bad case of the Christmas "gimmees," wanting all of the Christmas gifts on her huge list.
Children's Christmas Picture Books - The Littlest Angel
Children's Books - The 2004 edition of The Littlest Angel, the classic children's Christmas picture book, has beautiful illustrations by artist Guy Porfirio. While there are many editions of this children's Christmas picture book, which was written by Charles Tazewell in 1946, this is my favorite.
Children's Books - The 2004 edition of The Littlest Angel, the classic children's Christmas picture book, has beautiful illustrations by artist Guy Porfirio. While there are many editions of this children's Christmas picture book, which was written by Charles Tazewell in 1946, this is my favorite.
Children's Books - Top 3-D Christmas Books for Children and Adults
These Christmas pop-up books by Jan Pietnkowski and Robert Sabuda are more than just children's books. They are beautifully designed 3-D treasures that the entire family will enjoy. They include "The First Noel," "The First Christmas," "The Christmas Alphabet," "The 12 Days of Christmas: A Pop-Up Celebration" and "The Night Before Christmas."
These Christmas pop-up books by Jan Pietnkowski and Robert Sabuda are more than just children's books. They are beautifully designed 3-D treasures that the entire family will enjoy. They include "The First Noel," "The First Christmas," "The Christmas Alphabet," "The 12 Days of Christmas: A Pop-Up Celebration" and "The Night Before Christmas."
The First Noel - 3D Carousel Book by Jan Pietñkowski delights children and adults
The First Noel, a 3D carousel Christmas book by Jan Pietñkowski, with its five scenes from the Bible story of the birth of Jesus, is a children's book that delights children and adults alike.
The First Noel, a 3D carousel Christmas book by Jan Pietñkowski, with its five scenes from the Bible story of the birth of Jesus, is a children's book that delights children and adults alike.
Top Children's Christmas Picture Books of the Year - Children's Christmas Picture Books Published in 2005
If you are looking for children's Christmas picture books, these Christmas picture books for children, all of which were published in 2005, represent some of this year’s “cream of the crop.”
If you are looking for children's Christmas picture books, these Christmas picture books for children, all of which were published in 2005, represent some of this year’s “cream of the crop.”
Children's Kwanzaa Books - Kwanzaa Books for Children
If you are looking for a Kwanzaa book for your child, here are my top picks of Kwanzaa books for children, including several children's picture books and a Kwanzaa crafts book, all of which can be used for character education and all of which are excellent children's books.
If you are looking for a Kwanzaa book for your child, here are my top picks of Kwanzaa books for children, including several children's picture books and a Kwanzaa crafts book, all of which can be used for character education and all of which are excellent children's books.
Children’s Books About Chinese New Year – Children’s Chinese New Year Books
These colorful children’s books provide a look at family Chinese New Year celebrations in San Francisco’s Chinatown, in New York’s Chinatown, and in China. They all contain interesting information about the symbols and activities that are a part of the fifteen-day celebration. The first two combine color photographs and text while the third has the irresistible artwork of Demi.
These colorful children’s books provide a look at family Chinese New Year celebrations in San Francisco’s Chinatown, in New York’s Chinatown, and in China. They all contain interesting information about the symbols and activities that are a part of the fifteen-day celebration. The first two combine color photographs and text while the third has the irresistible artwork of Demi.
Groundhog Day - A Children's Informational Picture Book About Groundhog Day
"Groundhog Day" is a children's informational picture book about Groundhog Day. This 24-page nonfiction children's book provides a fascinating look at the origins and celebration of Groundhog Day.
"Groundhog Day" is a children's informational picture book about Groundhog Day. This 24-page nonfiction children's book provides a fascinating look at the origins and celebration of Groundhog Day.
"Tales from Old Ireland"
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this collection of Irish folktales and fairy tales from Barefoot Books.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this collection of Irish folktales and fairy tales from Barefoot Books.
Children’s Books about April Fool’s Day – Children’s Books for Beginning Readers about April Fool’s Day
Celebrate April Fool’s Day with these children’s books. They include children’s picture books and children’s books for beginning readers about April Fool’s Day.
Celebrate April Fool’s Day with these children’s books. They include children’s picture books and children’s books for beginning readers about April Fool’s Day.
Top Picks: Children's Easter Books
These are recommended children's books about Holy Week, Easter customs, and the Easter Bunny that are suitable for ages 4-10 years old.
These are recommended children's books about Holy Week, Easter customs, and the Easter Bunny that are suitable for ages 4-10 years old.
Top Picks: Children's Easter Board Books
These children's Easter board books focus on Easter candy, Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny, as well as an age appropriate introduction to the biblical story of Easter.
These children's Easter board books focus on Easter candy, Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny, as well as an age appropriate introduction to the biblical story of Easter.
"Wonders and Miracles: A Passover Companion"
The elegant design, exquisite artwork, and fascinating contents make "Wonders and Miracles: A Passover Companion" a recommended book for both children and adults.
The elegant design, exquisite artwork, and fascinating contents make "Wonders and Miracles: A Passover Companion" a recommended book for both children and adults.
Celebrate Passover
Celebrate Passover is part of the National Geographic Society's Holidays Around the World series for children in grades one to four. Like the other children's nonfiction books in the Holidays Around the World series, the book's emphasis is on how the holiday, in this case, Passover, is celebrated around the world.
Celebrate Passover is part of the National Geographic Society's Holidays Around the World series for children in grades one to four. Like the other children's nonfiction books in the Holidays Around the World series, the book's emphasis is on how the holiday, in this case, Passover, is celebrated around the world.
Children's Books About the Jewish Holiday Passover
Here are recommended children’s books about Passover. Find a children's Passover book for your child from this selection of books for all ages. You'll find Passover stories, songs, recipes, artwork, symbols, traditions, activities, and much more.
Here are recommended children’s books about Passover. Find a children's Passover book for your child from this selection of books for all ages. You'll find Passover stories, songs, recipes, artwork, symbols, traditions, activities, and much more.
Children's Books That Celebrate America
Don’t just celebrate being an American on the Fourth of July. Celebrate year round with these books for third through seventh graders.
Don’t just celebrate being an American on the Fourth of July. Celebrate year round with these books for third through seventh graders.
Popular Characters Celebrate Halloween
Find out about five Halloween books, each of which is part of a series about one of these popular characters: Biscuit, Clifford, the Berenstain Bears, Arthur, and Nate the Great.
Find out about five Halloween books, each of which is part of a series about one of these popular characters: Biscuit, Clifford, the Berenstain Bears, Arthur, and Nate the Great.
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
This Halloween picture book with its creepy illustrations and poems will appeal to 8-12 year olds who love Halloween picture books and poems about ghouls, ghosts, werewolves and other creepy things.
This Halloween picture book with its creepy illustrations and poems will appeal to 8-12 year olds who love Halloween picture books and poems about ghouls, ghosts, werewolves and other creepy things.
The Twelve Books of Christmas
A recommended reading list with cover art and summaries.
A recommended reading list with cover art and summaries.
Recommended Christmas Reading
Cover art, synopsis, and ratings for some old favorites and new books.
Cover art, synopsis, and ratings for some old favorites and new books.
Hanukkah Stories
This annotated recommended reading list of children's Hanukkah books for young and older readers is from the New York Public Library.
This annotated recommended reading list of children's Hanukkah books for young and older readers is from the New York Public Library.
Celebrate Hanukkah
Brief reviews that include age levels, some cover art, and prices.
Brief reviews that include age levels, some cover art, and prices.
Celebrate Kwanzaa
This annotated list of recommended children's Kwanzaa books includes some cover art. The booklist is from the New York Public Library.
This annotated list of recommended children's Kwanzaa books includes some cover art. The booklist is from the New York Public Library.
The Children's Book of Kwanzaa
Cover art, description, and reviews of this guide to celebrating Kwanzaa.
Cover art, description, and reviews of this guide to celebrating Kwanzaa.
Juneteenth Jamboree
A young girl learns about the African American history in this books for 4 to 8 year olds.
A young girl learns about the African American history in this books for 4 to 8 year olds.
Children's Halloween Books
This annotated list, with cover art, of children's Halloween books for various age and reading levels, comes from the New York Public Library.
This annotated list, with cover art, of children's Halloween books for various age and reading levels, comes from the New York Public Library.
Halloween Hoots and Howls
A colorful picture book full of spooky, silly poems by Joan Horton and illustrations by JoAnn Adinolfi.
A colorful picture book full of spooky, silly poems by Joan Horton and illustrations by JoAnn Adinolfi.
Thanksgiving Stories
This annotated list of recommended children's Thanksgiving books, recordings and videos comes from the New York Public Library.
This annotated list of recommended children's Thanksgiving books, recordings and videos comes from the New York Public Library.