Winter & Winter Holiday Books
The age classifications (come from various sources) are meant as a guide to get you started. When the age classifications differ, we went with the earliest age for reading it (or reading it to the child) but some titles may still be enjoyed by a younger or older child. Parents know their children best and should use their judgment.
Other Seasonal/Holiday books: Spring, Summer, Fall
Check out more suggestions from NJ parents & children, top picks from ParenthoodNJ and library picks
Winter season, Hanukkah, Christmas & Kwanzaa books & more below
Other Seasonal/Holiday books: Spring, Summer, Fall
Check out more suggestions from NJ parents & children, top picks from ParenthoodNJ and library picks
Winter season, Hanukkah, Christmas & Kwanzaa books & more below
Winter
Infants & Older
Snowballs by Lois Ehlert (ages 3-8)
Millions of Snowflakes by Mary McKenna Siddals (baby-toddler)
One Mitten by Kristine O'Connell George (Pre-K to Gr 1)
Penguins, Penguins Everywhere! by Bob Barnker (PreK & older)
Millions of Snowflakes by Mary McKenna Siddals (baby-toddler)
One Mitten by Kristine O'Connell George (Pre-K to Gr 1)
Penguins, Penguins Everywhere! by Bob Barnker (PreK & older)
Toddlers & Preschoolers (2 to 4 yrs)
Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft & Richard G. Van Gelder (Pre-K to Gr 1)
The Snow Day by Komako Sakai (pre-K & older)
The First Day of Winter by Denise Fleming (pre-K & older)
Snow Family by Daniel Kird (Pre K & older)
Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London (ages 2-6)
The Jacket I wear in the Snow by Shirley Neitzel (ages 4-8)
If You Were a Penguin by Florence Minor (ages 4-8)
Playful Little Penguins by Tony Mitton (ages 4-8)
The Snow Day by Komako Sakai (pre-K & older)
The First Day of Winter by Denise Fleming (pre-K & older)
Snow Family by Daniel Kird (Pre K & older)
Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London (ages 2-6)
The Jacket I wear in the Snow by Shirley Neitzel (ages 4-8)
If You Were a Penguin by Florence Minor (ages 4-8)
Playful Little Penguins by Tony Mitton (ages 4-8)
Valentine's Day
Toddlers & Preschoolers
The Biggest Valentine Ever by Steven Kroll (ages 4-8)
The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond (ages 3-5)
The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond (ages 3-5)
Groundhog Day
Toddlers & Preschoolers
Go to Sleep, Groundhog by Judy Cox (Pre-K to Gr 2)
Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub (ages 4-8)
Ten Grouchy Groundhogs by Kathryn Heling (ages 4-8)
Groundhog Weather School by Joan Holub (ages 4-8)
Ten Grouchy Groundhogs by Kathryn Heling (ages 4-8)
Elementary School
A Garden for a Groundhog by Lorna Balian (K-Gr 3)
The Groundhog Day Book of Facts & Fun by Wendie C. Old (Gr 2-5)
Substitute Groundhog by Pat Miller (K to Gr 3)
The Groundhog Day Book of Facts & Fun by Wendie C. Old (Gr 2-5)
Substitute Groundhog by Pat Miller (K to Gr 3)
St. Patrick's Day
Toddlers & Preschoolers
The Luckiest St. Patrick's Day Ever! by Teddy Slater (ages 4-8)
Leprechaun Gold by Teresa Bateman (ages 4 & up)
St. Patrick's Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting (ages 4 & up)
Jack and the Leprechaun by Ivan Robertson (ages 4-8)
Fiona's Luck by Teresa Bateman (ages 4-8)
Leprechaun Gold by Teresa Bateman (ages 4 & up)
St. Patrick's Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting (ages 4 & up)
Jack and the Leprechaun by Ivan Robertson (ages 4-8)
Fiona's Luck by Teresa Bateman (ages 4-8)
Elementary School
Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk by Gerald McDermott (K to Gr 3)
O'Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott (Gr 1-5)
A Fine St. Patrick's Day by Susan Wojciechowski (K to Gr 2)
Too Many Leprechauns: Or How That Pot o' Gold Got to the End of the Rainbow by Stephen Krensky (K to Gr 4)
The Leprechaun Who Lost His Rainbow by Sean Callahan (ages 4-8)
O'Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott (Gr 1-5)
A Fine St. Patrick's Day by Susan Wojciechowski (K to Gr 2)
Too Many Leprechauns: Or How That Pot o' Gold Got to the End of the Rainbow by Stephen Krensky (K to Gr 4)
The Leprechaun Who Lost His Rainbow by Sean Callahan (ages 4-8)
Hanukkah
To learn more about Hanukkah (or Chanukkah): The History of Hanukkah, All About Hanukkah, Judaism 101
Review of winter holiday books
Review of winter holiday books
Infants & Older
Dinosaur on Hanukkah by Diane Levin Rauchwerger (infant & up)
Light the Candles: A Hanukkah Lift the Flap Book by Joan Holub
My First Menorah by Salina Yoon
D is for Dreidel by Tanya Lee Stone
Light the Candles: A Hanukkah Lift the Flap Book by Joan Holub
My First Menorah by Salina Yoon
D is for Dreidel by Tanya Lee Stone
Toddlers & Preschoolers (2 to 4 yrs)
Hanukkah Moon by Deborah Da Costa (ages 4-8)
Dinosaur on Hanukkah by Diane Levin Rauchwerger
Eight Candles to Light: A Chanukah Story by Jonny Zucker (pre-k to 5 yrs)
Sammy Spider's First Hanukkah by Sylvia A. Rouss
Light the Lights! (A story about celebrating Christmas & Hanukkah) by Margaret Moorman (ages 4-7)
Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah by Linda Glaser (pre-K to Gr 2)
The Runaway Dreidel by Leslea Newman (Pre-K to Gr 2)
Zigazak! A Magical Hanukkah Night by Eric A. Kimmel (ages 4-8)
Letter on the Wind: A Chanukah Tale by Sarah Marwil Lamstein (ages 4-8)
Dinosaur on Hanukkah by Diane Levin Rauchwerger
Eight Candles to Light: A Chanukah Story by Jonny Zucker (pre-k to 5 yrs)
Sammy Spider's First Hanukkah by Sylvia A. Rouss
Light the Lights! (A story about celebrating Christmas & Hanukkah) by Margaret Moorman (ages 4-7)
Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah by Linda Glaser (pre-K to Gr 2)
The Runaway Dreidel by Leslea Newman (Pre-K to Gr 2)
Zigazak! A Magical Hanukkah Night by Eric A. Kimmel (ages 4-8)
Letter on the Wind: A Chanukah Tale by Sarah Marwil Lamstein (ages 4-8)
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Hanukkah Moon by Deborah Da Costa (ages 4-8)
Light the Lights! (A story about celebrating Christmas & Hanukkah) by Margaret Moorman (ages 4-7)
Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah by Linda Glaser (pre-K to Gr 2)
How I Saved Hanukkah by Amy Goldman Koss (Gr 3-6)
Moishe's Miracle: A Hanukkah Story by Laura Krauss Melmed (ages 5-8)
Latkes, Latkes Good to Eat: A Chanukah Story by Naomi Howland (ages 5-8)
Fireside Stories by Caitlin Matthews - stories from around the world including those of Jewish & Christian traditions (ages 4-8)
Light the Lights! (A story about celebrating Christmas & Hanukkah) by Margaret Moorman (ages 4-7)
Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah by Linda Glaser (pre-K to Gr 2)
How I Saved Hanukkah by Amy Goldman Koss (Gr 3-6)
Moishe's Miracle: A Hanukkah Story by Laura Krauss Melmed (ages 5-8)
Latkes, Latkes Good to Eat: A Chanukah Story by Naomi Howland (ages 5-8)
Fireside Stories by Caitlin Matthews - stories from around the world including those of Jewish & Christian traditions (ages 4-8)
School Age & Pre-Teen (9-12 yrs)
The Magic Menorah: A Modern Chanukah Tale by Jane Breskin Zalben (ages 7 to 10)
Christmas
Infants & Older
What is Christmas? by Michelle Medlock Adams
Rudolph's Bright Christmas by Don Williams
The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore (board book; baby-preschool)
Little People Christmastime is Here! by Fisher Price
Santa's Busy Day - a lift-the-flap book by Julie Sykes
Santa Paws by Rachael Hale
Christmas in the Manger by Nola Buck
The Spirit of Christmas by Nancy Tillman (ages 2-4)
Rudolph's Bright Christmas by Don Williams
The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore (board book; baby-preschool)
Little People Christmastime is Here! by Fisher Price
Santa's Busy Day - a lift-the-flap book by Julie Sykes
Santa Paws by Rachael Hale
Christmas in the Manger by Nola Buck
The Spirit of Christmas by Nancy Tillman (ages 2-4)
Toddlers & Preschoolers (2 to 4 yrs)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
Santa's Busy Day! by Julie Sykes (a lift-the-flap book)
The Mouse Before Christmas by Michael Garland (preschool-Gr 2)
My Treasury of Christmas Stories by Gaby Goldsack
The Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson (Pre-K to Gr 2)
Merry Christmas Curious George by Cathy Hapka (Pre-K to Gr 1)
Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner (Pre-K)
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz
Light the Lights! (A story about celebrating Christmas & Hanukkah) by Margaret Moorman (ages 4-7)
A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe (preschool & older)
A Present for Santa Claus by David Wood (ages 4-6)
Tyrannoclaus by Janet Lawler (ages 4-8)
Santa's Busy Day! by Julie Sykes (a lift-the-flap book)
The Mouse Before Christmas by Michael Garland (preschool-Gr 2)
My Treasury of Christmas Stories by Gaby Goldsack
The Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson (Pre-K to Gr 2)
Merry Christmas Curious George by Cathy Hapka (Pre-K to Gr 1)
Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner (Pre-K)
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz
Light the Lights! (A story about celebrating Christmas & Hanukkah) by Margaret Moorman (ages 4-7)
A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe (preschool & older)
A Present for Santa Claus by David Wood (ages 4-6)
Tyrannoclaus by Janet Lawler (ages 4-8)
School Age (5 to 8 yrs)
The Mouse Before Christmas by Michael Garland (preschool-Gr 2)
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz
Light the Lights! (A story about celebrating Christmas & Hanukkah) by Margaret Moorman (ages 4-7)
Fireside Stories by Caitlin Matthews - stories from around the world including those of Jewish & Christian traditions (ages 4-8)
The True Gift: A Christmas Story by Patricia MacLachlan (ages 5 & older)
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (Gr 1 to 3)
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz
Light the Lights! (A story about celebrating Christmas & Hanukkah) by Margaret Moorman (ages 4-7)
Fireside Stories by Caitlin Matthews - stories from around the world including those of Jewish & Christian traditions (ages 4-8)
The True Gift: A Christmas Story by Patricia MacLachlan (ages 5 & older)
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (Gr 1 to 3)
Pre-Teen (9-12 yrs)
The Joy of a Peanuts Christmas: 50 Years of Holiday Comics by Charles M. Schulz
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Gr 5 & up)
A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck (ages 9-12)
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Gr 5 & up)
A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck (ages 9-12)
Kwanzaa
Infants & Older
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Kwanzaa illustrated by Rex Perry (a Jump at the Sun Holiday Classic for ages Pre-K to Gr 2)
Toddlers & Preschoolers (2 to 4 yrs)
Seven Days of Kwanzaa (a Holiday Step Book) by Ella Grier (pre-K to Gr 2)
My First Kwanzaa by Karen Katz (Pre-K to Gr 2)
My First Kwanzaa Book by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate (ages 4-8)
My First Kwanzaa by Karen Katz (Pre-K to Gr 2)
My First Kwanzaa Book by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate (ages 4-8)
School Age (5 to 8 yrs)
Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story by Angela Shelf Medearis (ages 5-8)
My First Kwanzaa Book by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate (ages 4-8)
My First Kwanzaa Book by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate (ages 4-8)
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