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Winter Celebration Favorites from Multcolib Families

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This list includes picture books, non-fiction, and chapter books about winter celebrations, including holidays, festivals, or community gatherings that feature traditions, lights, food, cold weather, friends, and family.

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Thanks to the Animals

Thanks to the Animals

by Sockabasin, Allen J.

Book - 2014

In 1900 during the Passamaquoddy winter migration in Maine, Baby Zoo Sap falls off the family bobsled and the forest animals hearing his cries, gather to protect him until his father returns to find him. In 1900 during the Passamaquoddy winter migration in Maine, Baby Zoo Sap falls off the family bobsled and the forest animals hearing his cries, gather to protect him until his father returns to find him. Show less

In 1900 during the Passamaquoddy winter migration in Maine, Baby Zoo Sap falls off the family bobsled and the forest animals hearing his cries, gather to protect him until his father returns to find him. In 1900 during the Passamaquoddy winter migration in Maine, Baby Zoo Sap falls off the family bobsled and the forest animals hearing his cries, gather to protect him until his father returns to find him. Show less

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A Little Bit of Winter

A Little Bit of Winter

by Stewart, Paul

Unknown - 1999

Hedgehog, who hibernates through the winter, wants to know what winter feels like, so he asks his friend Rabbit to save him a little bit of winter to share in the spring. Hedgehog, who hibernates through the winter, wants to know what winter feels like, so he asks his friend Rabbit to save him a little bit of winter to share in the spring. Show less

Hedgehog, who hibernates through the winter, wants to know what winter feels like, so he asks his friend Rabbit to save him a little bit of winter to share in the spring. Hedgehog, who hibernates through the winter, wants to know what winter feels like, so he asks his friend Rabbit to save him a little bit of winter to share in the spring. Show less

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The Trees of the Dancing Goats

The Trees of the Dancing Goats

by Polacco, Patricia

Book - 1996

During a scarlet fever epidemic one winter in Michigan, a Jewish family helps make Christmas special for their sick neighbors by making their own Hanukkah miracle. Based on a memory from the author's childhood. During a scarlet fever epidemic one winter in Michigan, a Jewish family helps make Christmas special for their sick neighbors by making their own Hanukkah miracle. Based on a memory from the author's childhood. Show less

During a scarlet fever epidemic one winter in Michigan, a Jewish family helps make Christmas special for their sick neighbors by making their own Hanukkah miracle. Based on a memory from the author's childhood. During a scarlet fever epidemic one winter in Michigan, a Jewish family helps make Christmas special for their sick neighbors by making their own Hanukkah miracle. Based on a memory from the author's childhood. Show less

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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

by Kimmel, Eric A.

Book - 1989

Relates how Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue and prevent the village people from celebrating Hanukkah. Relates how Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue and prevent the village people from celebrating Hanukkah. Show less

Relates how Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue and prevent the village people from celebrating Hanukkah. Relates how Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue and prevent the village people from celebrating Hanukkah. Show less

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The Shortest Day

The Shortest Day

by Cooper, Susan

Book - 2019

A celebration of the winter solstice and the Yuletide season. As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the...Show more A celebration of the winter solstice and the Yuletide season. As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again Show less

A celebration of the winter solstice and the Yuletide season. As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the...Show more A celebration of the winter solstice and the Yuletide season. As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again Show less

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Tarde De Invierno

Tarde De Invierno

Winter Afternoon

by Luján, Jorge

Book - 2006

A little girl draws on the frosted window while waiting for her mother to return home. Text in Spanish and English. A little girl draws on the frosted window while waiting for her mother to return home. Text in Spanish and English. Show less

A little girl draws on the frosted window while waiting for her mother to return home. Text in Spanish and English. A little girl draws on the frosted window while waiting for her mother to return home. Text in Spanish and English. Show less

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Toot & Puddle

Toot & Puddle

Let It Snow

by Hobbie, Holly

Book - 2007

Toot and Puddle celebrate Christmas and learn that the best kind of present for the best kind of friend is one that shows just how much you care. Toot and Puddle celebrate Christmas and learn that the best kind of present for the best kind of friend is one that shows just how much you care. Show less

Toot and Puddle celebrate Christmas and learn that the best kind of present for the best kind of friend is one that shows just how much you care. Toot and Puddle celebrate Christmas and learn that the best kind of present for the best kind of friend is one that shows just how much you care. Show less

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Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit

Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit

A Book of Changing Seasons

by Na, Il Sung

Book - 2011

While other animals migrate, hibernate, or stay busy all winter, a little white rabbit watches. While other animals migrate, hibernate, or stay busy all winter, a little white rabbit watches. Show less

While other animals migrate, hibernate, or stay busy all winter, a little white rabbit watches. While other animals migrate, hibernate, or stay busy all winter, a little white rabbit watches. Show less

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The Snow Rabbit

The Snow Rabbit

by Garoche, Camille

Book - 2015

This wordless story is about two sisters, a walk in the snowy forest, and the appearance of an enchanted rabbit. This wordless story is about two sisters, a walk in the snowy forest, and the appearance of an enchanted rabbit. Show less

This wordless story is about two sisters, a walk in the snowy forest, and the appearance of an enchanted rabbit. This wordless story is about two sisters, a walk in the snowy forest, and the appearance of an enchanted rabbit. Show less

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Red & Lulu

Red & Lulu

by Tavares, Matt

Book - 2017

Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once...Show more Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree. But one day, something unthinkable happens, and Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each other again. Luckily, it's just the season for miracles. Show less

Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once...Show more Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree. But one day, something unthinkable happens, and Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each other again. Luckily, it's just the season for miracles. Show less

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The Snowman

The Snowman

by Briggs, Raymond

Book - 1978

A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in...Show more A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside. Show less

A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in...Show more A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside. Show less

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Red and Green and Blue and White

Red and Green and Blue and White

Inspired by A True Story

by Wind, Lee

Book - 2021

On Isaac's street most of the houses are decorated in red and green for Christmas including his friend, Teresa's, while Isaac's house is blue and white fo...Show more On Isaac's street most of the houses are decorated in red and green for Christmas including his friend, Teresa's, while Isaac's house is blue and white for Hanukkah; then someone smashes Isaac's window in the night, and Teresa comes up with a way to show support her friend--and gets the whole community to rally around their Jewish family. Show less

On Isaac's street most of the houses are decorated in red and green for Christmas including his friend, Teresa's, while Isaac's house is blue and white fo...Show more On Isaac's street most of the houses are decorated in red and green for Christmas including his friend, Teresa's, while Isaac's house is blue and white for Hanukkah; then someone smashes Isaac's window in the night, and Teresa comes up with a way to show support her friend--and gets the whole community to rally around their Jewish family. Show less

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

by Robinson, Barbara

Downloadable Audiobook - 2005

The horrible Herdmans are the meanest kids around. They lie, steal, cuss, and smoke cigars—even the girls. The last place anyone expected to see them is i...Show more The horrible Herdmans are the meanest kids around. They lie, steal, cuss, and smoke cigars—even the girls. The last place anyone expected to see them is in church. So when the Herdmans storm Sunday school and take over the annual Christmas pageant, everyone braces for the worst. But no one is prepared for what really happens when the rottenest kids in the world take over the greatest story ever told. It's a pageant full of surprises for everyone—including the Herdmans themselves. Show less

The horrible Herdmans are the meanest kids around. They lie, steal, cuss, and smoke cigars—even the girls. The last place anyone expected to see them is i...Show more The horrible Herdmans are the meanest kids around. They lie, steal, cuss, and smoke cigars—even the girls. The last place anyone expected to see them is in church. So when the Herdmans storm Sunday school and take over the annual Christmas pageant, everyone braces for the worst. But no one is prepared for what really happens when the rottenest kids in the world take over the greatest story ever told. It's a pageant full of surprises for everyone—including the Herdmans themselves. Show less

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Waiting for Winter

Waiting for Winter

by Meschenmoser, Sebastian

Book - 2009

Deer has told Squirrel how wonderful snow is. But Squirrel gets bored with the wait. With his friend Hedgehog they pass the time by singing and waking Bea...Show more Deer has told Squirrel how wonderful snow is. But Squirrel gets bored with the wait. With his friend Hedgehog they pass the time by singing and waking Bear. Soon things are falling from the sky, but they aren't snow. But eventually they find what snow is. Show less

Deer has told Squirrel how wonderful snow is. But Squirrel gets bored with the wait. With his friend Hedgehog they pass the time by singing and waking Bea...Show more Deer has told Squirrel how wonderful snow is. But Squirrel gets bored with the wait. With his friend Hedgehog they pass the time by singing and waking Bear. Soon things are falling from the sky, but they aren't snow. But eventually they find what snow is. Show less

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A Wish for Wings That Work

A Wish for Wings That Work

An Opus Christmas Story

by Breathed, Berke

Book - 1991

Opus the penguin makes a Christmas wish that he might fly. Opus the penguin makes a Christmas wish that he might fly. Show less

Opus the penguin makes a Christmas wish that he might fly. Opus the penguin makes a Christmas wish that he might fly. Show less

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How Murray Saved Christmas

How Murray Saved Christmas

by Reiss, Mike

Book - 2000

When Eddie, one of Santa's elves, accidentally knocks him out on Christmas Eve, Eddie finds an unlikely substitute in the owner of Murray K's Holiday Diner. When Eddie, one of Santa's elves, accidentally knocks him out on Christmas Eve, Eddie finds an unlikely substitute in the owner of Murray K's Holiday Diner. Show less

When Eddie, one of Santa's elves, accidentally knocks him out on Christmas Eve, Eddie finds an unlikely substitute in the owner of Murray K's Holiday Diner. When Eddie, one of Santa's elves, accidentally knocks him out on Christmas Eve, Eddie finds an unlikely substitute in the owner of Murray K's Holiday Diner. Show less

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Jingle Jingle

Jingle Jingle

by Smee, Nicola

Book - 2008

Mr. Horse takes Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck on a snowy winter sleigh ride. Mr. Horse takes Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck on a snowy winter sleigh ride. Show less

Mr. Horse takes Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck on a snowy winter sleigh ride. Mr. Horse takes Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck on a snowy winter sleigh ride. Show less

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Ten Ways to Hear Snow

Ten Ways to Hear Snow

by Camper, Cathy

Book - 2020

Walking to her grandmother's home to help make warak enab, Lina discovers many ways to hear snow, from the scrape of a shovel on a sidewalk to the quiet pats of snowman-building. Also available via ebook. Walking to her grandmother's home to help make warak enab, Lina discovers many ways to hear snow, from the scrape of a shovel on a sidewalk to the quiet pats of snowman-building. Also available via ebook. Show less

Walking to her grandmother's home to help make warak enab, Lina discovers many ways to hear snow, from the scrape of a shovel on a sidewalk to the quiet pats of snowman-building. Also available via ebook. Walking to her grandmother's home to help make warak enab, Lina discovers many ways to hear snow, from the scrape of a shovel on a sidewalk to the quiet pats of snowman-building. Also available via ebook. Show less

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The Gift of the Magi

The Gift of the Magi

by Henry, O.

Book - 2006

Originally published as a short story. A husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions in order to buy each other Christmas presents. Also available in ebook and as a picture book illustrated by Patrick James Lynch. Originally published as a short story. A husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions in order to buy each other Christmas presents. Also available in ebook and as a picture book illustrated by Patrick James Lynch. Show less

Originally published as a short story. A husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions in order to buy each other Christmas presents. Also available in ebook and as a picture book illustrated by Patrick James Lynch. Originally published as a short story. A husband and wife sacrifice treasured possessions in order to buy each other Christmas presents. Also available in ebook and as a picture book illustrated by Patrick James Lynch. Show less

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Winter Candle

Winter Candle

by Frame, Jeron Ashford

Book - 2014

When each family at the diverse Juniper Court apartment complex needs something to light up the dark of winter, the stumpy, lumpy candle provides a glow brighter than the fanciest taper, revealing the true spirit of each holiday it illuminates. When each family at the diverse Juniper Court apartment complex needs something to light up the dark of winter, the stumpy, lumpy candle provides a glow brighter than the fanciest taper, revealing the true spirit of each holiday it illuminates. Show less

When each family at the diverse Juniper Court apartment complex needs something to light up the dark of winter, the stumpy, lumpy candle provides a glow brighter than the fanciest taper, revealing the true spirit of each holiday it illuminates. When each family at the diverse Juniper Court apartment complex needs something to light up the dark of winter, the stumpy, lumpy candle provides a glow brighter than the fanciest taper, revealing the true spirit of each holiday it illuminates. Show less

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The Gift of Nothing

The Gift of Nothing

by McDonnell, Patrick

Book - 2005

Mooch the cat tries to think of a gift to give his friend Earl the dog. Mooch the cat tries to think of a gift to give his friend Earl the dog. Show less

Mooch the cat tries to think of a gift to give his friend Earl the dog. Mooch the cat tries to think of a gift to give his friend Earl the dog. Show less

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Seven Spools of Thread

Seven Spools of Thread

A Kwanzaa Story

by Medearis, Angela Shelf

Book - 2000

When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along,...Show more When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Includes information on Kwanzaa, West African cloth weaving, and instructions for making a belt. Show less

When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along,...Show more When they are given the seemingly impossible task of turning thread into gold, the seven Ashanti brothers put aside their differences, learn to get along, and embody the principles of Kwanzaa. Includes information on Kwanzaa, West African cloth weaving, and instructions for making a belt. Show less

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A Coyote Solstice Tale

A Coyote Solstice Tale

by King, Thomas

Book - 2009

After a little girl, who is dressed like a reindeer, crashes Coyote's solstice party, she brings them to a mall where Coyote has fun shopping--until he realizes he needs to pay for everything. After a little girl, who is dressed like a reindeer, crashes Coyote's solstice party, she brings them to a mall where Coyote has fun shopping--until he realizes he needs to pay for everything. Show less

After a little girl, who is dressed like a reindeer, crashes Coyote's solstice party, she brings them to a mall where Coyote has fun shopping--until he realizes he needs to pay for everything. After a little girl, who is dressed like a reindeer, crashes Coyote's solstice party, she brings them to a mall where Coyote has fun shopping--until he realizes he needs to pay for everything. Show less

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Amazing Peace

Amazing Peace

A Christmas Poem

by Angelou, Maya

Book - 2008

Angelou's poem celebrates the promise of peace in the holiday season. In this simple story, a family joins with their community--rich and poor, black and white, Muslim and Jew--to celebrate the holidays. Also available via ebook. Angelou's poem celebrates the promise of peace in the holiday season. In this simple story, a family joins with their community--rich and poor, black and white, Muslim and Jew--to celebrate the holidays. Also available via ebook. Show less

Angelou's poem celebrates the promise of peace in the holiday season. In this simple story, a family joins with their community--rich and poor, black and white, Muslim and Jew--to celebrate the holidays. Also available via ebook. Angelou's poem celebrates the promise of peace in the holiday season. In this simple story, a family joins with their community--rich and poor, black and white, Muslim and Jew--to celebrate the holidays. Also available via ebook. Show less

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Carla and the Christmas Cornbread

Carla and the Christmas Cornbread

by Hall, Carla

Book - 2021

When Carla accidentally ruins a Christmas surprise for Santa, she must find a way to make things right again. Includes a recipe for cornbread. Also available via ebook. When Carla accidentally ruins a Christmas surprise for Santa, she must find a way to make things right again. Includes a recipe for cornbread. Also available via ebook. Show less

When Carla accidentally ruins a Christmas surprise for Santa, she must find a way to make things right again. Includes a recipe for cornbread. Also available via ebook. When Carla accidentally ruins a Christmas surprise for Santa, she must find a way to make things right again. Includes a recipe for cornbread. Also available via ebook. Show less

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