Merry Christmas, Peanut!
Author: Terry Border
Illustrator: Terry Border
Summary: Peanut is excited to get to his grandparents’ house for Christmas, but with all the traffic jams (or is it jellies?) happening, will Peanut ever make it in time? You and your child will giggle and laugh on each page searching for the puns! In yet another hilarious “food-charactered” story, Terry Border takes the reader on a silly and lighthearted adventure to find the true meaning of what Christmas is all about!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This would be a fun book to use to teach “puns”.
Extension Activities: Have fun creating your own animations! Click here!
Grumpy Cat’s First Worst Christmas
Author: Christy Webster & Golden Books
Illustrator: Steph Laberis
Summary: Pokey and Grumpy cat are exact opposites. Where Pokey sees joy and fun in the holiday season, Grumpy only sees gloom and doom. Will Pokey convince Grumpy to be happy this Christmas? Will Grumpy finally find some holiday cheer? Read to find out!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 6 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a cute book to talk about the spirit of the holidays.
Extension Activities: Have kids look closely at the last page, and write what happens next.
The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish
Author: Deborah Deisen
Illustrator: Deborah Deisen
Summary: Pout Pout Fish is having a tough time finding presents for each of his friends. Nothing seems “quite right”. With each store that he goes to, Pout Pout Fish gets more and more confused. Will he find the right gift or will he run out of time? As you read this sweet book together, you and your child will discover the power of a gift from the heart!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to read to talk about giving and receiving gifts.
Extension Activities: Check out this fun Pout-Pout Fish activities. Click here!
Pig the Elf
Author: Aaron Blabey
Illustrator: Aaron Blabey
Summary: Pig the Pug is excited about Christmas, but not for the joy of giving or the happiness in the air. He’s excited for the PRESENTS! Instead of going to sleep like Trevor, Pig decides to stay up to wait for Santa to come. In true “Pig the Pug” fashion, his greediness takes over which leads to trouble. Will Pig survive the holiday season? Read to find out!
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to use to talk about being grateful for the things you have.
Extension Activities: Check out these great book discussion questions and activities to use with your kids! Click here!
A Loud Winter’s Nap
Author: Katy Hudson
Illustrator: Katy Hudson
Summary: It’s wintertime, and all Tortoise wants to do is snuggle up and take a nice, long winter’s nap. Unfortunately, his friends have other things in mind. With each interruption, Tortoise gets irritated a little more. Will he ever find a quiet place to nap?
Recommended Ages: 3 to 6 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a cute story to use to talk about doing new things with others even when you don’t think you’re going to like it.
Extension Activities: Check out the fun book activities here. (Scroll down to find the download link.) Click here!
Little Penguin and the Lollipop
Author: Tadgh Bentley
Illustrator: Tadgh Bentley
Summary: Penguin needs your help! He accidentally ate his friend, Kenneth’s, special green seaweed lollipop and needs your help to make it up to him! You and your child will have tons of fun as you make faces and yell special message to Kenneth all in hopes to make him smile. Does Penguin make Kenneth smile? Read to find the surprising ending that is sure to make you laugh!
Recommended Ages: 4 to 8 years
Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a cute story to use to talk about how to apologize to someone.
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