12 Days of ChristmasBay Area children’s illustrator LeUyen Pham (pronounced “Le Win”) infuses this classic Christmas carol with a delightful international flavor. A young boy and girl dressed in old-fashioned European costumes discover each of the traditional items, from a partridge in a pear tree to ten lords a-leaping.
by LeUyen Pham
Doubleday / Random House, 2014
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ages 3-8
"my true love gave to me/ 8 maids a-milking" |
"my true love gave to me/ 11 pipers piping" |
'Twas NochebuenaUsing the familiar rhythm of “The Night Before Christmas,” this little girl describes her special family traditions--from hanging decorations to breaking a piƱata. The rhythm and rhyming makes this great fun to read, especially with so many Spanish words woven in throughout. The meanings are clear from the context and illustrations, but there's also a glossary at the end.
A Christmas Story in English and Spanish
by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
illustrated by Sara Palacios
Viking / Penguin, 2014
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ages 4-8
"'Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa every creature was kneading tamale masa." |
MangerAs legend has it, all creatures are granted the power of speech for one hour at midnight on Christmas Eve. What might they say? How would they react to the story of Jesus's birth?
Poems selected by Lee Bennet Hopkins
Illustrations by Helen Cann
Eerdmans, 2014
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ages 5-10
This beautiful book gathers together 15 poems reflecting the animals that might have been present at the birth of Jesus. These masterful poets convey a sense of wonder, awe, and humility that is echoed in Cann’s rich illustrations.
Learn more about Manger and Lee Bennett Hopkin's poetry at Sylvia Vardell's blog Poetry for Children.
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I just loved all three of these. Bought a copy of Pham's book for my own collection!
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