Blue Willow Kids' Holiday Favorites
The holidays are squarely upon us! Even though your celebrations may look a little different this year, there's nothing like a well-timed festive read to capture the magic of the season and time spent with loved ones. Our list of holiday picks is full of great choices to share with the excited kiddos in your life—even if you'll be reading together by Zoom this year. Bookseller pro tip: Reading these sweet books is a great way to get yourself into the holiday spirit, too. Who says children's books can't be enjoyed by adults? Here's to happy, cozy, and safe reading, friends.
Mazel tov It's time to spin the dreidel Hebrew school is in session for little dreidels everywhere, and they're hard at work learning all the game rules and practicing their biggest and best spin moves. Introduce your little one to all the Hebrew letters inscribed on a dreidel --Nun, Shin, Hey, and Gimel.
Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful, rhyming picture book
Follow along with the Llama family’s Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more. Laura Gehl’s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols’s vibrant illustrations make for a festive read.
Enjoy a Hanukkah tale full of wonder and miracles from the author of the classic Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins.
Perfect for the gift-giving season, beloved and New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr explores the many ways to be joyful when holidays and celebrations occur.$18.99ISBN: 9781250255617Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 DaysPublished: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - September 8th, 2020Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, the duo behind Llama Destroys the World, take their trademark hijinks up to the North Pole in this laugh-out-loud, heartfelt Christmas-themed picture book.
$18.99ISBN: 9781250266477Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: Feiwel & Friends - October 27th, 2020Host of NBC's The Tonight Show and three-time #1 New York Times-bestselling author Jimmy Fallon returns with this sweet and spirited Christmas picture book.
Just 5 more sleeps 'til Christmas!
Can you believe it's here?
I know that Santa's coming soon
'cause I've been good all year.$9.99ISBN: 9781419748196Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 DaysPublished: Abrams Appleseed - October 20th, 2020Christmas is almost here! Lift the flaps to see how everyone is preparing for the big day in this festive board book
Open the doors to welcome in carolers, see which reindeer is hiding in the stables, and get a sneak peek at the toys Santa’s elves are building at the toy shop!$12.95ISBN: 9781615197620Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: The Experiment - November 10th, 2020Welcome to Wimmelworld—a land of few words, yet endless entertainment—for curious kids age 2 to 5!
In these one-of-a-kind picture books, every page is bursting with life—and tons to discover!$17.99ISBN: 9780060290337Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 DaysPublished: HarperCollins - October 2nd, 2001This beautiful picture book about the warmth and wonder of Christmas and the origin of tinsel on trees will leave children enchanted with the magical possibilities of the season.
$8.99ISBN: 9781984813299Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 DaysPublished: Puffin Books - October 13th, 2020In this new adventure with Tess and Max, internationally bestselling author Amy Ephron takes readers to London at Christmastime, where a new fantastical journey awaits.