Favorite Children's Books to Read During the Holidays

Colder weather is the perfect time for snuggling up with your little one and reading a book under a Tula Blanket. The winter season has a lot of great stories associated with it, so we thought we would share our own favorite winter-themed or holiday books. Add these stories to your winter evenings and create a holiday tradition with your family: 

the mitten book 

The Mitten by Jan Brett is an imaginative and silly story that will give you instant cozy feelings. 

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a classic story following a curious boy playing in the snow.  

When Santa Was a Baby by Linda Bailey is a more recent storybook with adorable illustrations and a silly spin on the story of Santa.  

Mice Skating by Annie Silvestro is a newer story about a brave and bold mouse who loves winter! 

'Twas Nochebuena by Roseanne Greenfield Thong blends English and Spanish while telling the story of Christmas Eve traditions in a Latino household. 

Dusk: Shulevitz, Uri, Shulevitz, Uri: 9780374319038: Amazon.com: Books

DUSK by Uri Shulevitz follows a boy’s walk on a short winter day through the city. The city's lights turn on, revealing brilliant Hanukkah, Kwanza, and Christmas displays in streets, homes, and stores.

Amazon.com: Big Snow (9780374306960): Bean, Jonathan, Bean, Jonathan: Books

BIG SNOW by Jonathan Bean is about an excited and frustrated boy watches hopefully as wintry weather develops slowly into a "big snow."

The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice: Pfeffer, Wendy, Reisch,  Jesse: 9780525469681: Amazon.com: Books

The Shortest Day by Wendy Pfeffer  touches on The science, history, and cultural significance of the shortest day of the year: The Winter Solstice!



Joy to the World! Christmas Around the Globe by Kate DePalma
Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Perfect for ages 4-10 with beautiful illustrations and hearty educational content. It would be perfect for a relaxed homeschool day or just for fun! 



Do you have some of your own favorite books to read during the wintertime holidays? Share them with us and let us know what stories you enjoy. Tag us on Instagram if your Tula Cuddle Me is part of your evening reading routine. 

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