Celebrating Christmas - (Holiday Books for Kids) by Sarah Cooley (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Get into the holiday spirit with this fun Christmas book for kids ages 6 to 9

Christmas is an enchanting time of year for many people around the world. Sparkling lights decorate homes, wrapped gifts are placed under Christmas trees, and carols fill the air. This engaging non-fiction book explains the history and customs of Christmas, and includes entertaining activities that encourage kids to get festive.

• Celebratory traditions--From hanging stockings and baking cookies to giving gifts and going to church, kids will learn different ways to celebrate Christmas.
• Hands-on activities--Kids can explore festivities like making reindeer cookies, creating snowman slime, and crafting a graham cracker gingerbread house.
• Fun facts and pictures--Bring this beloved holiday to life with colorful illustrations, fascinating facts, and Christmas greetings in other languages.

Get little ones excited to learn with this standout among Christmas books for kids.

Review Quotes

"Celebrating Christmas is my new favorite go-to book for the classroom! This masterpiece is full of history, traditions, and hands-on activities to teach kids all about Christmas! Easy to read and lots of fun!" --Avery Lieske, 3rd grade teacher

"Celebrating Christmas is the perfect little book that teaches the history and traditions of Christmas. The recipes and activities will help you get into the spirit of Christmas and delight children of all ages. The illustrations are adorable. I highly recommend this sweet book to educators and parents." --Annie McDaniel, owner of Miss Annie's Educational Adventures & Miss Annie's Home + Kitchen

"Sarah Cooley covers cultures and traditions at Christmas in this book like no other. It will be a wonderful resource for children and families as they celebrate Christmas in their homes and with others through the years. I especially love the recipes and craft ideas!" --Jessica Hamby, founder, Itty Bitty Bakers

"Sarah Cooley has written an adorable and incredibly thorough book about Christmas. She seamlessly mixes together unique facts, history, and Christmas-themed activities for children. I found the history behind the Christmas traditions fascinating. Who knew Christmas cards were invented as a time saver? This book would be perfect to read to your children or students around Christmastime. The book would also serve as an exemplary mentor text for a classroom writing unit focusing on 'all about books.' Sarah's book includes a table of contents, headings, bold print vocabulary words, recipes, a glossary, an index, and more! Check this book out. You won't be disappointed." --Erica Bohrer Blasi, 1st teacher, blogger, and author

About the Author

SARAH COOLEY has been teaching for 16 years and enjoys creating resources for educators to use in their classrooms and developing play-based learning activities for her students. You can see some of her ideas on Instagram @firstgraderatlast.