Kids love lift-the-flap books (we do, too). Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap Book is a richly illustrated book that will make children feel that they are in the middle of the New Year festivities!

Children ages 2 - 5 years will enjoy this book.

Interesting Chinese New Year Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

Christmas Cookies: Bite-Size Holiday Lessons is a wonderful book for children age 4 – 8 years. It artfully combines cookies and the concept of caring with cozy illustrations of traditional Christmas sweets. It would make a great gift along with some home made cookies!

Have a multi-cultural holiday with 40 Unique Christmas Cookies from Around the World.

The Story of Hanukkah explains the historical and biblical relevance of Hannukah in a way that young children can understand. It also includes modern ways that the holiday is celebrated. This book is appropriate for children 4 - 8 years old.

Have some fun exploring Hannukah traditions and games with one or more activities that you can find from these 101 Hanukkah activities for kids.

My First Kwanzaa is a week long holiday celebrating harvest and family. This book is a clear and engaging explanation of the principles celebrated during Kwanzaa. Beyond learning about the holiday, children will be exposed to values that most of us treasure. This book is good for children ages 2- 5 years old.

Kwanzaa Activities and Fun Ideas for Kids

Squirrel's New Year's Resolution teaches children about setting goals and making resolutions. It brings meaning to the holiday and inspires children to think about what their dreams for the new year will be.  This book is good for children ages 4- 8 years old.

Squirrel's New Year's Resolution - Activities from the author

The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story is a beloved classic picture book. In popular folklore Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany to fill their socks with candy and presents if they are good, or a lump of coal or dark candy if they are bad. This book is best read with children 4 - 8 years old.

Christmas In Italy: Multicultural Lesson Plans for the Kindergarten Classroom

The Solstice Badger is a legend about the time when the sun used to shine all day until it became tired and began to dim. The author weaves in values like compromise, compassion, friendship, and wisdom to this beautiful story about the significance of the winter solstice. This book is great to read with children ages 4-8.

LEARN ABOUT WINTER SOLSTICE ACTIVITIES, TRADITIONS, AND SYMBOLS FOR KIDS