Monday, December 15, 2014

A Family's Tradition from NPR and Links to Children's New and Winter/Holiday Books

Christmas Card by Andy Warhol
In the dark days after Thanksgiving, before the holiday season is in full swing, Sally Kern drags out a big box filled not with holiday decorations, those will come later, but with books. 

Sally and Stephen Kern read to their kids pretty much every night, but the books in this box are special, reserved for this time of year only. They are filled with stories, mostly about Christmas, but also about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the winter solstice.

"I think it's wonderful to have books as a centering activity this time of year, because everything does get ratcheted up," says Sally Kern. "Even before Thanksgiving, the Christmas pummel starts. And so this is something that is very grounding for them and for us."

To Read or Hear NPR's Story......

This is just a little story to share I heard years ago while driving of a family's tradition of reading books in Winter. I think about it, not that I do the same thing, each year. Included are some links for the new good books out there for Children and Young Adult. The next two links are mostly for picture books.

Sometimes in busy lives, people need books but are not able to spend the time to think about which one. So, hopefully this helps. Most every book is available at FRL at one of our libraries! I am pretty sure I've seen most come through acquisitions and go back to the the libraries! I will not try to recommend any particular one but share by posting quick links of good lists for those who want to look and browse and have a bit of help of the reviewers.

--Michelle at FRL



Children and YA, Holiday Book Guide

30 Best Children's Picture Books for Winter and Christmas/Holiday

Flavorwire Books to Read Aloud for Children


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