icon-find icon-search icon-print icon-share icon-close icon-play chevron-down icon-chevron-right icon-chevron-left chevron-small-left chevron-small-right icon-facebook icon-twitter icon-mail icon-youtube icon-pinterest icon-google_plus icon-tik_tok icon-instagram icon-linkedin icon-arrow-right icon-arrow-left icon-download cross minus plus icon-map icon-list offers-tag

5 Children’s Books to Celebrate Different Cultures this Holiday Season

Mother and sun reading together on the floor

As winter and the holidays approach, December is the perfect time to get cozy and relax while reading together as a family. At New Horizon Academy, we know the importance of reading to your child, beginning in their infant years.

We asked our New Horizon Academy childcare teachers about their favorite children’s books that celebrate a variety of different holidays, cultures, and traditions. These stories will help your entire family learn more about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and more!

Find a New Horizon Academy Near Me

Children’s Holiday Books That Celebrate Different Cultures

We’ve included links to local bookstores so you can easily buy these books for your child.

Home for the Holidays

Author: Craig Manning

Home for the Holidays by Craig Manning

Join the Sesame Street friends in this diverse book as they celebrate the holidays together, from Thanksgiving and Eid al-Fitr to Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, and Christmas. As you read, you and your toddler or preschooler will be able to learn about different cultures and holidays from all around the world. This book is sure to be a family favorite!

Buy from The Bookies Bookstore in Denver, Colorado.

A World of Cookies for Santa

Author: M.E. Furman

A World of Cookies for Santa by M.E. Furman

This interactive book takes you and your child around the globe to experience all the treats and snacks that await Santa. As you turn each page in the book, you will visit a new place in the world and discover how the people there celebrate this tradition. But the fun isn’t over yet! At the end of the book, there are recipes that you and your child can make and enjoy together.

Buy from Reading in Public in West Des Moines, Iowa.

My First Kwanzaa

Author: Karen Katz

My First Kwanzaa by Karen Katz

My First Kwanzaa is a great picture book that introduces toddlers and young children to the holiday. Throughout the story, you will learn how Kwanzaa is celebrated over seven days, and the importance of family, friends, and community to the Kwanzaa celebration. This book is a simple and fun way to become familiar with the traditions of different cultures.

Buy from Rainy Day Books near Leawood, Kansas.

Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah

Author: Norman Bridwell

Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah by Norman Bridwell

Follow along with Clifford and Emily Elizabeth as they celebrate their first Hanukkah together. Throughout the story, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth hear the story of Hanukkah, try latkes and sufganiyot, and play the dreidel. After dinner, they head into town to see the giant menorah! Read this book with your preschooler to help them better understand the Hanukkah holiday.

Buy from Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Night Before New Year’s

Author: Natasha Wing

The Night Before New Year's by Natasha Wing

This is another delightful story from the Night Before series by Natasha Wing. Join a family as they stay up until midnight to bring in the New Year. You and your child will follow along to see how they prepare for the new year, and all the activities they do to celebrate the holiday.

Buy from Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul, Minnesota.

 

New Horizon Academy is a nationally recognized early learning provider with over 90 schools in Minnesota, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, and Kansas. Through play-based curriculum and high-quality daycare, New Horizon Academy schools nurture and prepare children to succeed in school and in life.

Schedule a tour to learn more about our highly trained teachers, safe and secure facilities, and commitment to providing the highest quality care. Contact a New Horizon Academy childcare center near you today!

Find a School

1 Comment

Join the conversation * Required

Find School
Shape Created with Sketch. Schedule Tour
Contact Us