I Know an Old Lady who Swallowed a Dreidel
Caryn Yacowitz
A family drives through the snow to visit their beloved bubbe, who spreads out a Chanukah supper for everyone to enjoy. But one dish goes a little wrong:
“I know an old lady who swallowed a dreidel
A Chanukah dreidel she thought was a bagel…
Perhaps it’s fatal.”
Indeed, Bubbe’s first bite leads to an insatiable taste for oil, latkes, applesauce, gelt — even menorahs! But as the family tries to distract her from her gluttony, the items she devours grow ever larger. Will they be able to reconnect with her and bring her home for the last night of Chanukah — or will her feasting in fact be fatal?
Merry Christmas
By Eric Carle
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of all that is festive during the holiday season. This beautiful book features Eric Carle’s bright, colorful artwork of Christmas delights—from presents to snowflakes and even Santa Claus—with The Very Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one. This sweet little book is the perfect Christmas present for readers young and old.
Let’s Celebrate Kwanzaa
By Arielle Phoenix
This book can be used and enjoyed by the whole family as an introduction to the Pan-Afrikan holiday, Kwanzaa. In this book, you will learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa and how to apply them.
The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story
by Lemony Snicket
Latkes are potato pancakes served at Hanukkah. Lemony Snicket is an alleged children’s author. For the first time in literary history, these two elements are combined in one book. People who are interested in either or both of these things will find this book so enjoyable it will feel as if Hanukkah is being celebrated for several years, rather than eight nights.
A Christmas For Bear
By: Bonny Becker
One frosty night, Bear hears a tap, tap, tapping on his front door. “Merry Christmas!” cries Mouse. Mouse is there for a Christmas party, and Bear has never had one before, but he’s certain that pickles (preferably from France) must be an essential component, along with the reading of a long and difficult poem. The problem is, whenever Bear comes back from the kitchen with more treats, Mouse has vanished — only to be found, small and gray and guilty-eyed, scurrying under the bed or rifling through the closet. Will there be even a tiny present involved? “Hogwash!” scolds Bear. Get ready for holiday anticipation and the best kind of surprises as the curmudgeonly Bear and a hopeful Mouse return in a warm, funny tale full of holiday cheer and true friendship.
Dasher
By Mart Tavares
Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a traveling circus, but she longs for a different life-one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head. One day, when the opportunity arises, Dasher seizes her destiny and takes off in pursuit of the life she wants to live. It’s not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh-a man named Santa. And soon, with the help of a powerful Christmas wish, nothing will be the same.
Happy Narwhalidays
By Ben Clanton
Narwhal and Jelly spread some holiday cheer (and warm waffle pudding) in the festive fifth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series! Dive into three new stories about Narwhal’s favorite time of the year! It’s the festive season in the world wide waters, and Narwhal is looking forward to cozying up with a good book, singing and partying with his pod pals and enjoying some warm waffle pudding. But most of all he’s excited about the arrival of the Merry Mermicorn! According to Narwhal, she’s part mermaid, part unicorn and completely mer-aculous! Jelly is of course skeptical about the existence of the “Mira-Miny-What-A Corn”…even when he receives a mysterious present. It must be from Narwhal. Now Jelly has to get the perfect gift, but finding a present for someone as unique as Narwhal is no easy feat, even when you have six tentacles. How will Jelly ever come up with a whaley great gift for a best pal who spreads cheer all through the year?
Nutcracked
By Susan Adrian
Ballet-obsessed Georgie has dreamed of dancing Clara in the Nutcracker forever. And when that dream finally comes true that one holiday season, well, it literally does become a dream. As in, every time she dances, she enters a fantastical dream world. Which is great until things go awry… The enchanting story is a blend of magic and realism, including a behind-the-scenes look at a ballet company, and an exploration of typical middle-school angst.
