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Do you have a favorite holiday book? If so, let us know its name and why you like it? Did you like reading it as a child? Do you like reading it TO your children or grandchildren? Does it evoke certain memories? Let us know, and we will publish your selections on this website and in our newsletter. We hope to hear from you! |
Your Favorite Holiday Book Choices (so far)? Our "Poll" Speaks!
Dora Sue: My personal favorite is from childhood. My father read The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore and illustrated by Catherine Barnes. My father continues to read this book every year to his grandchildren and their families via the phone. Christmas Eve is not complete before hearing the story after church services and before bed.
As a school librarian, I have several other favorites. One is Olive, the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold. This fun story is about Olive (a dog) and how she helps Santa. Another favorite is Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto and illustrated by Ed Martinez. This story is about how a precious ring is lost in the making of tamales for Christmas. My students love hearing this story.
Another book I like is Simon and the Bear, a Hanukkah Tale by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Matthew Trueman. The children love to hear about all of the different cultural celebrations through books.
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Jeuli: Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory is a charming book for older children to read and for younger children to be read to. This lovely memoir recalls the sights, sounds, smells, and all the "feels" of the holiday season. I read it aloud every Thanksgiving to those gathered.
Jamie: My favorite children's holiday book is Goodnight Bubbala by Sheryl Haft because it reminds me of my family, especially during the holiday season. Reading the story reminds me of many fond memories that make me laugh.
Krista: Santa’s Beard is Soft and Warm...such a fun book and a Christmas favorite! Like Pat the Bunny, each page had something to read and to touch. I tried to find this book again 30 years after reading it to my two little girls, but found (sadly) it is no longer being printed. We had a lot of fun with that book!
Jamie: My favorite children's holiday book is Goodnight Bubbala by Sheryl Haft because it reminds me of my family, especially during the holiday season. Reading the story reminds me of many fond memories that make me laugh.
Krista: Santa’s Beard is Soft and Warm...such a fun book and a Christmas favorite! Like Pat the Bunny, each page had something to read and to touch. I tried to find this book again 30 years after reading it to my two little girls, but found (sadly) it is no longer being printed. We had a lot of fun with that book!
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Justina: My favorite book is The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore. I chose this book because I have been reading it to my children on Christmas Eve since they were children. Even though they are now in their twenties, we still gather on the couch on Christmas Eve, and I read it to them before we all go off to bed. We still leave cookies for Santa, too. These traditions are very special. Merry Christmas!
