Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas - We love Fancy Nancy in our house. She is just so fun. In this sparkly and heartwarming book Nancy has used her own money to buy the perfect new Christmas topper for her tree only to have it ruined. She is devastated but of course in the end learns a very valuable lesson. There are lots of wonderful posh words to read and discuss and of course a great lesson to discuss.
A Bad Kitty Christmas - My Oldest Diva is a huge Bad Kitty fan. She just can't get enough of this mischievous cat so I was pleased to find a holiday story starring Bad Kitty for her to enjoy. In this tale, Bad Kitty is as always grumpy and unhappy. This time it's because she wanted more presents. Bad Kitty's antics are as entertaining as ever and it's a great way to talk about being appreciative of what we have. Just a little FYI - there is a small reference to same sex partners if you are against that sort of thing.
A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time - Jack and Annie travel back in time to help Charles Dickens, who is haunted by his sad memories. Jack and Annie use magic to conjure up the ghosts of his Christmas past, present and future to inspire him to write the great tale we have all come to know - A Christmas Carol.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - A classic - I will not waste time with a summary. You know what it's about. I'm super excited that this year, my oldest is reading it to us! This is one we read every year.
The Light of Christmas - Another wonderful tale to share together. Alexander is on his way to Noel to watch the lighting of the Christmas Tree when he helps a poor old man he finds lying in the snow. His good deed is rewarded when he is chosen to light the Christmas flame. This is such a heartwarming tale and a great way to discuss the true meaning of Christmas spirit.
Junie B., First Grader: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! - I know some have issues with the grammar and language used in these books and Junie's overall sassiness but my oldest loves them and can't seem to get enough. When anything comes up that I don't agree with we use those instances to talk about how NOT to behave. These books really do take you into the mindset of the K-2 grade set and my daughter finds it pretty funny to read about the characters "problems". This one is a great conversation starter for making good choices, how we view others and of course being nice.
Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas - Nate the Great books are great first chapter books and this one if perfect to share during the holiday season. We find Nate on a case helping find Fang's missing mail (gift). My first grader enjoys these chapter books because Nate is such a relatable character. These books offer a wonderful way to develop thinking skills as you work to figure out the mystery as you read. The books have color illustrations, the chapters are just the right length for young readers and there are always lots of fun extras in the back of the book.
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas - While Pete is a favorite of the preschool set as a read aloud, he is also perfect for beginning readers because the repetitive text in these books is great for those just gaining their confidence. In this tale, we find Pete in a parody of the Night Before Christmas that is sure to thrill your Pete fans.
Merry Christmas Amelia Bedelia - Young readers will certainly be laughing at Amelia Bedelia's antics as she gets ready for Christmas. This is a funny and light hearted book, perfect for the Kindergarten and above set.
Room for a Little One - I have been reading this book for years and am so excited that now the Lil Divas can read it on their own. This is such a heartwarming tale to read during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. It is in my opinion a wonderful holiday tale that reminds of the real meaning behind the season as Christians.
This is the Stable - Another one of my favorites that I have been reading to the girls since before they knew what I was saying to them. It tells the traditional story of Christmas in a simple yet engaging manner for young readers and I can not rave enough about the lovely illustrations. They will draw you in right along with your children.
The Polar Express - I never tire of reading this book during the holidays and I love that my oldest can enjoy it on her own now. This is one we will continue to read for many years to come.
What holiday books would you recommend for K-2 readers?
I'd love to add more to our collection.
Bern
Disclosure - The links are affiliate links for Amazon.com and I do get a percentage for each book purchased via my blog. The opinions expressed are my own and based on our personal experiences with the books featured. All book cover photos are courtesy of Amazon.com.
Great Picks! I'm not the biggest fan of Junie B. but we change the language we don't like... bad words. My youngest daughter is actually reading Jingle Bells, Batman Smells :) The two of us have enjoyed laughing together as she reads to me.
ReplyDeleteXO & Happy Holidays to you and your divas!
Hi Dean! Thanks for stopping by. The language bothers me too but we use it as a tool to discuss what NOT to say. My daughter even skips over the "words" when reading and won't read them aloud, hehe. She does get a kick out of Junie B. though so we have the books and read them together. Happy holidays to you and your family.
DeleteLove reading your blog. Have only just recently come across it and there are so many ideas I am now trialling in my classroom - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI teach prep and one of our favourite Christmas stories is "Jesus' Christmas Party" by Nicholas Allan. It's the Innkeeper's view of the events of Christmas night. The kids love it - especially the angrier he gets!!
ReplyDeleteHi Friend,
Just now only i joined your post. It was very informative and more knowledgeable. Your post was very interesting. Thank you for sharing this type of post. keep posting more.
also read : divorce advocate in bangalore
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteA GPS watch for Everyday Use is for meilleur gps anyone who has a very active life. It combines the best sports functionalities with features that are useful on a daily basis. These include a contactless payment solution and notifications from your smartphone. When it comes to physical activity, the GPS watches for everyday use comes with 15 preloaded sports programs and various fitness indicators to help you keep track of your health and goals and to test various athletic activities.
ReplyDeleteSustanon 250 Injection is a combination sustanon 250 bodybuilding medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism. It increases the testosterone levels in adult men and helps improve various health problems including impotence, infertility,tiredness, and depression.
ReplyDeleteWriting the menu is the fun guide for all restaurants menu part of opening a new restaurant. But how do you know how much to charge so you can be sure to make a profit? Food cost and portion control are two things that will help you price your menu correctly, but you also have to be careful not to price yourself out of the local market. It's challenging to create a balanced menu that fares well against the competition and keeps you in business.
ReplyDeleteEveryone uses Amazon, whether amazon jobs for freshers it be for holiday shopping or purchasing daily-use products at a low cost. Whatever you use Amazon for, it is easy to say this company has radically changed people’s opinions about learning eCommerce and using online shopping platforms. It only makes sense that you want to learn how to get a job at Amazon.
ReplyDeleteMaking money through games is increasing day by day. And everybody wants to make money unanimously so here we bring such games that pay instantly to Paypal.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing better than stove popped popcorn. It has what's the difference between white and yellow popcorn kernels been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. I learned how to pop popcorn on the stove at the knee of my father, who learned from his father, and so forth and so on. Okay, that’s not true, while my dad did teach me, I have no idea where he learned How to Make Popcorn on the Stove. All I know is that stove popped popcorn is the best.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I enjoyed following you...and meeting you in person at the ceremony was a pleasure. Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience. Well done 🙂
ReplyDeleteWe also have a stake in your health that you can get across our site sildenafilcitrates like fildena 100 & fildena 150.
When packing for a move, sooner or later you’ll get to packing a few cables here and there in the residence. In maximum cases, the ones cables can be electricity cords of digital devices and electric household home equipment but you’ll additionally get to packing connection cables of diverse peripheral devices, and extension cords as nicely. Click Here for more Details:
ReplyDeleteMoving
Fildena 200mg is a medication that is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), which is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. It contains the active ingredient sildenafil citrate, which belongs to a class of medications called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.
ReplyDeletevisit : Fildena 120 mg
Traffic Lawyer Chesterfield Virginia
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas books were praised for their charming illustrations, engaging stories, educational content, interactive elements, inclusive themes, age-appropriate language, positive values, holiday traditions, durable construction, and popularity among parents and caregivers. They blended entertainment with education, encouraging active storytelling, and conveying cultural insights, making them a lasting addition to the holiday bookshelf.