Holiday picture books are the BEST kind of reading.
Today, I’m sharing three holiday picture books to update my basket of holiday books nestled under my Christmas tree. These books are beautiful, lyrical, recently-published and patiently waiting for you to pick them up.
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The Christmas Book Flood by Emily Kilgore
This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle and anticipation of Christmas–and of the joys of reading–to the page.
The northern lights dance,
snow blankets the ground,
it’s the Christmas season–so the Book Flood begins!
People plan and they dream,
and they visit the shops
for books to give loved ones, and families, and friends.
And when Christmas Eve comes,
they’ll share magical stories,
curl up by the fire, and read, read, read, read…
The Christmas Pine by Julia Donaldson
From a tiny seed inside a cone, to a towering tree in the forest, follow the journey of a special pine turned shining Christmas tree. Through wooded roads and across deep seas, the tree makes a long trip to London’s Trafalgar Square. There it stands, spreading joy to all the cheery shoppers and Christmas carollers that pass it. But it won’t stay forever; next year, a new tree will experience the same magical journey.
This delightful picture book full of melodic rhymes and cheery illustrations is the perfect gift to brighten the holiday season.
Wintercake by Lynne Rae Perkins
Wintercake is a book about holiday traditions and why they matter. It’s also a story about making mistakes and how mistakes can sometimes lead to wonderful things.
With colorful and detailed paintings depicting the winter forest and its animal inhabitants, this seasonal title is perfect for classroom and family sharing all year round
