Best Holiday Reads

Julie J.

Although this is a list created for adults, it can be fun to pick up a childhood favorite during this nostalgic time of year...

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A Christmas Carol and The Night Before Christmas, Deluxe Edition (Literary Cl... (Charles Dickens and Clement C. Moore)
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Julie notes "These are both classic Christmas stories to be read as a family by the fire... or at least with a warm cup of hot chocolate in hand."
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Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War (Nathaniel Philbrick)
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Julie notes "This is the true story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. It shares details even many adults don't know from what we were taught in elementary school."
^#3

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The Polar Express (Chris Van Allsburg, Walter E. Houghton, Ellen Weiss)
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Julie notes ""The Polar Express" is a wonderful story with beautiful illustrations. It will get you in the winter, Christmas spirit even if you live in a climate where snow never falls."
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Classic Crafts and Recipes for the Holidays: Christmas with Martha Stewart Li... (Martha Stewart Living Magazine)
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Julie notes "If you're looking for craft and recipes while you read, this book is for you! Each project is accompanied by helpful and gorgeous pictures."
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My Grandfathers Blessings : Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging (Rachel Naomi Remen)
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Julie notes ""My Grandfather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging" is an inspiring book to read as you prepare for this year's Hanukkah."
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Barbara Robinson)
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Julie notes "This book may be best shared with the 4th or 5th grader in your life, but any adult who hasn't had the pleasure of reading "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" deserves it to pick it up. It's a cute story that can be enjoyed at any age."
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Norman Rockwell's Christmas Book (Molly Rockwell)
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Julie notes "Everyone should have "Norman Rockwell's Christmas Book" on their coffee table throughout the month of December. It's fun to flip through year after year."
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (NY) (Images of America) (Robert M. Grippo)
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Julie notes ""Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" is a book filled with photos from this American tradition. If watching the parade is how you spend your Thanksgiving morning every year, this book should be in your collection."
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Dr. Seuss)
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Julie notes "The original is better than any film adaptation. Reread "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" and you'll appreciate it all over again."
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Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture (Maulana Karenga)
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Julie notes ""Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture" is a book about Kwanzaa as well as a collection of amazing recipes that can be used during celebrations all year long."

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