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meaningful christmas books for kids
You are going to want to add these meaningful Christmas books to your preschool library this holiday season. They are all special in their own way and will convey meaningful messages about the spirit of the holidays to your little ones. The heartfelt message of each book will inspire you to start a class discussion following each reading.
The tree that's meant to be by: yuval zommer
A meaningful story with beautiful pictures about a tree that grows up to be its best with the help and support of some friends.
this is christmas by: tom booth
Little chipmunk asked his mom, "What is Christmas, Mama?" She replied that Christmas is many things. When Little Chipmunk woke up on Christmas morning, he celebrated joy and friendship, beauty and wonder, kindness and love- all the things that Christmas is.
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mr. willowby's christmas tree by: Robert Barry
There's only one problem with Mr. Willowby's Christmas tree- it's too tall. He cuts off the top of the tree so it will fit and soon the top of the tree is passed along again and again spreading holiday cheer to all the animals in the forest.
once upon a snowstorm by: richard johnson
A beautifully illustrated, wordless picture book gives your kids the chance to tell the story of the pictures.
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the gift of nothing by patrick mcdonnell
Mooch the cat, wants to find the perfect gift for his friend, Earl the dog. But, what do you get someone who has everything? This book has a beautiful message about the best gift of all.
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More meaningful christmas books for kids
My list above is by no means complete. Here are more books to love this holiday season.
- 15 books about winter holidays from many cultures and faiths
- 25 heartwarming Christmas books for kids
- 25 days of Christmas books for kids
I hope each book brings more and more holiday joy to your heart.
Do you have a favorite meaningful Christmas book that you share with your kids? Let me know below.
~Dawn
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