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Any bookstore this time of year likely will make it pretty easy for you to find holiday themed picture books. To help narrow down your search, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite, new Christmas books for kids published in 2020. Whether you’re looking for a gift idea or just simply want something new to read to the kids, any of the books below are sure to get you and your family ready for Christmas!
The weeks leading up to a holiday are some of the best story sessions we have in our household. It means we get to dust of some of the favorites that usually only come out one season each year (mixed with a few new additions, of course). Since holiday books are a favorite of many children’s book authors, there are lots of great Halloween books for kids worth adding to your collection.
It’s a pretty safe assumption that “back to school” looks much different than any of us expected this year. Depending on where you are in…
Parents often face the challenges of navigating difficult conversations and complex subjects with their kids. Younger children are exposed to so much new information and it’s important that parents help provide context about the world around them. As such, the need for conversations about diversity, culture and inclusion have never been more necessary.
Not only is Willems a great writer, but he’s also a very talented artist who often does all of the illustrations for his books. So needless to say, when we heard about Mo’s recently released YouTube series, Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems, we were immediately hooked.
Reading with my children is a cherished routine in our household. It’s something my two daughters look forward to every night. And although we’re always looking for new favorites, sometimes it’s just not easy (or cost effective) to buy a new book. Thankfully, there are a lot of great places to find free online books for kids!
From the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, comes her empowering picture book, Superheroes Are Everywhere! This children’s book is all about promoting the message of being the best version of yourself and introduces young readers to influential moments and people from Kamala Harris’ life.
Earn It! is a great book for preschool and younger elementary age children to help stress the message of earning success through hard work and dedication. The book helps kids become familiar with saving money and even has some simple math exercises within the story. It’s a simple story with a big lesson that fits perfectly among the other books in the series.
This fun, rhyming story is complete with Blabey’s trademark comedy, which kids and parents will both enjoy. The illustrations are incredibly detailed and the story teaches kids an important lesson. Pig the Slob is recommended for children four to eight years of age.
Following the release of her New York Times best-selling book for adults by the same name, Clinton’s voyage into the world of picture books carries a similar, uplifting message. In It Takes a Village, readers will be inspired by the heartwarming text and beautiful images of a diverse community happily working together.
When it comes to children’s book series, Suzanne Lang’s Grumpy Monkey books have become some of the most popular in recent years. From the original Grumpy Monkey debut in 2018, to the recent release of the third book in the series, Grumpy Monkey Up All Night.
There may not be a more topical book for the year 2020 than I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference. In the book, author Mark Shulman provides an introduction for what it means to “vote” at a level aimed at children four to eight.
