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kids christmas books to read this winter ❄️🎄🎁

here are some more christmas books to read to your kids this winter! find them at your local library, bookstore, or amazon! go to my profile to see part one!

❄️ dasher by matt tavares

❄️ dasher can’t wait for christmas by matt tavares

❄️ how does santa go down the chimney? by mac barnett

❄️ the polar express by chris van allsburg

❄️ little red sleigh by erin guendelsberger

❄️ twas the night before christmas by clement clarke moore

❄️ snowscape by yoojin kim

❄️ letters from the north pole by annie atkins

❄️ santa’s journey by patricia hegarty and wazza pink

@Lemon8Parenting #lemon8parenting #christmasbooks #christmas #parentsoflemon8 #parenting

2024/11/23 Edited to

Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with your kids and enjoy some enchanting Christmas stories. Not only do these books create cherished family memories, but they also foster a love for reading in your little ones. Among the highlights is 'Dasher' by Matt Tavares, which tells the story of Santa's legendary reindeer. Another delightful read is 'The Polar Express' by Chris Van Allsburg, a captivating tale that takes children on a magical journey to the North Pole. Also worth mentioning are 'How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?' by Mac Barnett, a humorous approach to a common holiday query, and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' by Clement Clarke Moore, a timeless classic that provides a glimpse into Christmas Eve festivities. The colorful illustrations and engaging narratives in 'Little Red Sleigh' and 'Snowscape' offer additional visual delight, while 'Letters from the North Pole' surprises with its interactive letters from Santa. Each book not only entertains but also teaches valuable lessons about giving, sharing, and the spirit of Christmas. Make your family's winter cozy and magical with these literary treasures and build lifelong traditions around these heartwarming stories.

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