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The holiday season is mare than getting and giving… it’s about reading! And because Curious Parents loves to read we’ve decided to share a few of our favorite holiday tales.

Chanukah Lights Everywhere
Michael J. Rosen
Melissa Iwai (Illustrator)
One crescent moon glows in the sky. Two headlights shine through the window. On each magical night of Chanukah, a young boy and his sister count more lights shining all around them! Join them as they discover what it means to celebrate Chanukah in a world filled with so many other lights. And look carefully at each of Melissa Iwai’s delightfully playful illustrations, in which an ever-growing number of cats and cleverly hidden objects serve as reminders of each day's joyous Chanukah celebration!
This gentle and fun-filled exploration of the meaning of Chanukah reminds families everywhere that the warmth of the holiday extends far beyond the menorah.
Harcourt, 2001.
Ages 4 to 8.

Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story
Angela Shelf Medearis
Daniel Minter (Illustrator)
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.
Albert Whitman Publishing, 2000.
Ages 5 to 10.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dr. Seuss
This classic Christmas book, recently adapted into a movie, tells the tale of a thing so evil, so cruel it would steal Christmas!
The Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small and who hates Whoville’s holiday celebrations, plans to steal all the presents to prevent Christmas from coming. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of the holiday season.
Random House, 1957.
Ages 4 to 8, or kids of all ages.