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The Best Holidays Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about holidays? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Holidays

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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1922

The Velveteen Rabbit

By Margery Williams

A toy rabbit becomes real through the love of a young boy

33 pages· 3,879 words· Est. 30 min read-aloud
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 276,392 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1958

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

A girl faces witchcraft accusations in colonial Connecticut, torn between belonging and truth.

Newbery Medal (1959)
249 pages· 59,817 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 162,039 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1983

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

By Marilyn Sadler, Roger Bollen (Illustrator)

A bunny seeks a new identity among other animals but discovers where he truly belongs.

48 pages· 517 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,337 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1984

The Very Bad Bunny

P.J. Funnybunny's family discovers true mischief when cousin Binky visits.

41 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 557 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2018

Rebound

A summer with grandparents changes young Charlie's life through basketball and family secrets.

416 pages· 27,564 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,361 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Happy Pig Day!

Can Gerald join Piggie's favorite celebration, or will he be left out?

64 pages· 237 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,534 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

The Eleventh Trade

A boy must trade up from a keychain to reclaim his grandfather's stolen instrument.

304 pages· 53,985 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 376 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1999

A Walk to Remember

A rebel and a minister's daughter discover love's power and pain in 1958 Beaufort.

240 pages· 48,110 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 852,340 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1962

Snow

Discover the magic of a snowy day filled with playful adventures.

61 pages· 494 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,200 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

11 Birthdays

Amanda's birthday repeats endlessly. Can she fix it before time runs out?

272 pages· 51,130 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 33,708 ratings
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Holidays Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about holidays for the youngest readers and listeners.

The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree

Ages 2–5 · 1978

Three little bears explore a spooky old tree and encounter various obstacles.

More Than Balloons

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Discover the boundless love that surpasses all others.

Some Bugs

Ages 2–4 · 2014

Explore the hidden world of backyard bugs in a lively, rhyming adventure.

Emma
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Emma

Ages 2–4 · 2015

A young matchmaker stirs emotions in her village.

Frankenstein
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Frankenstein

Ages 2–4 · 2014

Introduce toddlers to classic literature with a stylish twist.

You Are My Happy
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You Are My Happy

Ages 0–4 · 2019

A bedtime tale of gratitude and joy shared between a mother bear and her cub.

Spot Loves his Dad

Ages 0–3 · 2005

A puppy and his dad share joyful adventures and heartwarming moments.

Baby Bear Sees Blue

Ages 2–4 · 2012

Join Baby Bear on a colorful forest adventure.

My Heart Is Like a Zoo

Ages 3–5 · 2009

Explore emotions through colorful heart-shaped animals in a playful zoo.

Bunny Roo, I Love You
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Bunny Roo, I Love You

Ages 0–2 · 2015

Discover how mamas comfort their babies in a bewildering world.

Hugs and Kisses
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Hugs and Kisses

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Discover why everyone needs hugs and kisses in this charming animal tale.

The Tale of Three Trees

Ages 2–4 · 1989

Three trees' dreams unfold in surprising ways.

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Holidays Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about holidays for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Little Witch's Big Night

Ages 5–8 · 1984

Little Witch defies orders, taking trick-or-treaters on magical broomstick rides.

The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches

Ages 6–8 · 1978

A young witch discovers her hidden power on Halloween night. Can she outshine her sisters?

Little Witch Goes to School

Ages 5–8 · 1998

A young witch must be bad to attend school. Will she succeed or cause chaos?

Madeline's Tea Party

Ages 6–8 · 2011

A tea party turns chaotic when a mischievous guest arrives. Can friendship mend the mess?

Lulu and the Witch Baby

Ages 4–8 · 1986

Lulu's spell makes her sister vanish. Can she bring her back before trouble brews?

Eloise Throws a Party!
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Eloise Throws a Party!

Ages 4–6 · 2008

Eloise plans a surprise party for Weenie with Nanny's help.

Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out
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Grumpy Monkey Get Your Grumps Out

Ages 4–6 · 2021

A grumpy animal tries to get rid of his grumpiness with the help of his friends.

The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth
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The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A boy's quest for happiness leads him through Earth's wonders, but joy proves elusive.

Corduroy Lost and Found

Ages 3–5 · 2006

Corduroy seeks the perfect gift but gets lost in the process.

Christmas Day in the Morning

Ages 4–8 · 1955

A boy seeks the perfect Christmas gift for his father without spending money.

The Nativity

Ages 4–7 · 1986

Experience the Nativity through Mary's eyes, from angelic news to a miraculous birth.

What Is Given from the Heart

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.

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Holidays Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about holidays for developing and independent readers.

Skulduggery Pleasant

Ages 10–15 · 2007

A girl and a skeleton sorcerer must stop evil forces threatening the world.

The Witches

Ages 7–11 · 1981

A young boy discovers a convention of witches at a hotel and must use his wits to survive their evil plans.

A Christmas Carol

Ages 8–12 · 1843

A miser's ghostly journey reveals his past, present, and future.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Ages 8–12 · 1981

Dare to explore chilling tales of horror and dark revenge that haunt the night.

Christmas in Camelot

Ages 7–9 · 2001

Two siblings travel back in time to Camelot to retrieve a magical water that will save the kingdom from a terrible curse

Daughter of Smoke & Bone

Ages 14–18 · 2011

A young artist's mysterious past ignites a war between worlds.

Winterhouse

Ages 9–12 · 2018

An orphan unravels a hotel's magical secrets, risking everything to break its curse.

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Five siblings have eleven days to save their home from a grumpy landlord's eviction plan.

The Family Under the Bridge

Ages 8–12 · 1958

An old man's solitary life changes when he finds three children needing a home under a Paris bridge.

Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots

Ages 7–9 · 1990

A group of students try to uncover the truth about their mysterious new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, who seems to have supernatural powers and a strange past.

Yes No Maybe So

Ages 14–18 · 2020

Two teens navigate political canvassing and unexpected romance amidst personal challenges.

Beautiful Creatures
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Beautiful Creatures

Ages 12–18 · 2009

A cursed girl and a haunted boy uncover secrets in a mysterious southern town.

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