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HOLIDAY BOOK GUIDE 2024


HOLIDAY BOOK GUIDE 2024

By Leaders in Early Childhood Education for 30 Years
Thu Nov 21 2024 · 2 mins read
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The 2023 holiday season is upon us, and high-quality children’s books make great
additions to any shopping list. To encourage lifelong readers and make your
holiday shopping quick and easy, our Growing Readers panel (composed of Bright
Horizons early education experts) rounded up some of their favorite books for
every age.


INFANT/TODDLER RECOMMENDATIONS

 * Baby’s Black and White Contrast Book
   * Written and illustrated by Tabitha Paige
   * Paige delivers a delightful and captivating book designed to stimulate a
     baby’s developing vision. Each page features hand-drawn, lifelike images of
     various animals. Its unique accordion-format allows it to stand upright,
     making it both engaging and functional for tummy time.
 * Bee: A Peek-Through Board Book
   * Written by Britta Techentrup
   * Through a honeycomb lens, the reader follows a busy bee across vibrant
     illustrations of nature from pastures to ponds and streams. With
     sensory-rich text and pages, babies and toddlers will love poking their
     fingers through each honeycomb.

 * Hello, Baby
   * 
   * Written by Little Bee Books; Illustrated by Stephani Stilwell
   * Learn to say “hello” in 15 different languages! Flip through this charming
     book filled with lovely photographs of babies from all over the world as
     they engage in everyday play. Explore the smiles and happy expressions
     through dancing, laughing, and taking a bath.



 * Leo on a Hike
    * Written by Anna McQuinn; Illustrated by Ruth Hearson
    * Leo and his dad get ready to explore the hiking trails. Follow Leo as he
      interacts with nature, enjoying the day looking at trees and coming across
      different animals. Young children will marvel at pointing to and exploring
      the easy-to-follow details within the illustrations.



 * Puppy, Puppy Peekaboo
    * Written by Boxer Books; Illustrated by Grace Habib
    * Grace Habib captures the reader with delightful colors and playful
      illustrations in this charmingly interactive book. The grab-and-pull tabs
      will have your little one engaged in multiple reads!



 * Red Car, Green Car
   
    * Written by Priddy Books; Illustrated by Adria Meserve
    * Explore bright colors and playful rhymes in this interactive board book
      brimming with rich vocabulary for babies and toddlers. Pull each tab to
      see the color change behind each car.




PRESCHOOL THROUGH YOUNG SCHOOL AGE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

 * Lift
   * Written by Minh Lê; Illustrated by Dan Santat
   * “Lift” your spirits in this imaginary adventure using a magic elevator
     button. Comic-inspired illustrations capture the loving, yet sometimes
     quarrelsome, relationship between siblings. The author metaphorically uses
     the title, Lift. to explore themes of imagination, sharing, empathy, and
     relationships.
     
     
 * Mine!
   * Written by Candace Fleming; Illustrated by Eric Rohmann
   * In Mine! by Candace Fleming, a group of forest animals, including Mouse,
     Hare, Fox, Deer, and Bear, all covet a single red apple hanging at the top
     of a tall tree. As each animal eagerly anticipates claiming the apple for
     themselves, the wind eventually causes it to fall. The story concludes with
     a surprising and heartwarming lesson about sharing.
     
     
 * This is a Story
   * Written by John Schu; Illustrated by Lauren Castillo
   * The story unfolds as a young girl and her dad start with a day in the park
     and take a stroll to the library. Through heart-warming text and colorful
     illustrations, This is a Story shares the magic of books – the endless
     possibilities of learning, imagination, and creativity. This beautifully
     crafted book weaves together the connectedness of people through their
     curiosity to learn and their desire to discover through books.
   
    

 * Tree Hole Homes
   * Written by Melissa Stewart; Illustrated by Amy Hevron
   * Did you know some animals live in trees? In this nature-themed book, follow
     a young girl on a walk through the forest as she spots different tree homes
     and the animals that inhabit them. Perfect for multiple read-alouds, the
     book features a main storyline along with a secondary text that provides
     specific information about the animal on each page. Turn to the back matter
     to revisit the list of tree home dwellers and learn about their scientific
     names, their sizes, what they eat, and a fun fact!
     
     
 * Wild Blue
   * Written by Dashka Slater; Illustrated by Laura Hughes
   * Wild Blue is a gentle story celebrating the milestones of growing up and
     the challenges children face when trying something new. The illustrator
     seamlessly brings to life Kayla’s reality and imagination, combining
     details of a modern neighborhood with the Old West.
     
     
 * Wishes of the World
   * Written by Melissa Stiveson; Illustrated by Khoa Le
   * Explore the message of hope and joy in the diverse ways people make wishes.
     In this enchanting book, Melissa and Khoa bring to life the beautiful and
     diverse ways children around the world release their thoughts into a wish.
     Whimsical illustrations bring the reader on a journey around the world
     visiting many cultural places and artifacts.

 


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Life Stages:
 * Preschool
 * Elementary School
 * Early Years
   

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