{"id":1334,"date":"2019-12-12T19:16:59","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T19:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=1334"},"modified":"2021-09-15T19:57:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T19:57:24","slug":"holiday-picture-books-for-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/holiday-picture-books-for-all-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Picture Books for All Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cold weather, warm indoor festivities, time together\u2014winter and picture books may just be a match made in holiday heaven. 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In the morning, the sun rises on a winter wonderland\u2014beckoning all outside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What if, on this snow-filled day, families could take a break from their busy lives and go out to play? Check out this lyrical holiday story about wishes, community and snow\u2014lots and lots of snow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/67508\">Available on Epic!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Red &amp; Lulu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Matt Tavares<br>Cardinals Red and Lulu make their nest in a beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing <em>O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"448\" class=\"wp-image-1339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 500px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-6.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-6-320x287.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But one day, something unthinkable happens: Red and Lulu are separated. It will take a miracle for them to find each other again. 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Told from the pup\u2019s point of view, this sweet Hanukkah story is a fun, heart-warming way to celebrate Hanukkah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/45482\">Available on Epic!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Gingerbread Pirates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Kristin Kladstrup and Matt Tavares<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This funny and magical Christmas story is about a gingerbread pirate, Captain Cookie, and his daring adventure on Christmas Eve to rescue his crew from a mysterious character named Santa Claus \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if a brave Captain Cookie stood up to Santa? Treat your kids to this fresh, funny story that sparkles with all the excitement of a pirate adventure\u2014and all the magic of Christmas morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/60799\">Available on Epic!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"580\" class=\"wp-image-1338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Gingerbread Pirates By Kristin Kladstrup and Matt Tavares\" style=\"width: 500px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-5.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-5-320x372.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tough Cookie : A Christmas Story&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Edward Hemingway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"653\" class=\"wp-image-1337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-4.jpg\" alt=\"Tough Cookie : A Christmas Story  By Edward Hemingway\" style=\"width: 500px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-4.jpg 392w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-4-320x418.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once upon a time, while Fox was visiting the land of Holiday Treats, the Sugar Cookie Man\u2014still warm from the bakery oven\u2014burst out the front door looking sweet and ready to be devoured.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fox chased him, and when he finally caught him, they discovered a big surprise: Cookie does <em>not <\/em>taste delicious\u2014and he\u2019s certainly not fit to be eaten. What\u2019s an unsavory cookie to do? Is there another option for this not-so-sweet treat?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This inventive story celebrates the joy of being accepted for who we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hanukkah Bear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Eric A. Kimmel and Mike Wohnoutka <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Bubba Brayna makes the best latkes in the village, and on the first night of Hanukkah, the scent of her cooking wakes a hungry, adorable bear from his hibernation. He lumbers into town to investigate, and Bubba Brayna\u2014who does not see or hear very well\u2014mistakes him for her rabbi. She welcomes the bear inside to play the dreidel game, light the menorah, and enjoy a scrumptious meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the bear leaves, the rabbi, and all of Brayna\u2019s other friends, arrive for dinner. But there are no latkes left\u2014and together, they finally figure out who really ate them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"655\" class=\"wp-image-1335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 500px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-2-1.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-2-1-320x419.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete with a traditional recipe for latkes and interesting, digestible facts about the history and traditions of Hanukkah, this humorous reworking of Eric A. Kimmel\u2019s earlier classic tale, <em>The Chanukkah Guest, <\/em>is perfect for holiday story time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/41508\">Available on Epic!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Snowmen At Christmas&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Caralyn Buehner and Mark Buehner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"648\" class=\"wp-image-1336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Snowmen At Christmas   By Caralyn Buehner and Mark Buehner\" style=\"width: 500px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-3-1.jpg 395w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/unnamed-3-1-320x415.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>From the creators of the <em>New York Times <\/em>bestseller <em>Snowmen at Night<\/em> comes <em>Snowmen at Christmas!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This snappy and entertaining book depicts all the best parts of the holiday, including icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle.&nbsp;Told in the same bouncy verse as the original, <em>Snowmen at Christmas<\/em> is perfect for a snowy evening read-aloud. Be sure to look out for special images hidden in the illustrations every time you turn the page! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That wraps up our list! Happy holidays! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to dive into picture books with your kid? Check out our posts, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/best-picture-books-for-4th-graders\/\">Picture Books for 4th graders,<\/a>\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/own-voices-picture-books\/\">20 Own-Voices Picture Books<\/a>\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/best-read-alouds-for-kids\/\">Best Read-Alouds for Kids<\/a>!\u201d You can also learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/picture-books-just-for-kids\/\">the value of picture books<\/a> for kids (and grownups!) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/picture-books-just-for-kids\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Cold weather, warm indoor festivities, time together\u2014winter and picture books may just be a match made in holiday heaven. 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