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Snuggle up with a book on Epic this holiday season and help kids in need!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s that time of year again! The holidays\u2014and winter break\u2014have arrived. It\u2019s hectic, it\u2019s action-packed and it\u2019s the perfect time to set the stage for your kids to fall in love with reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve got you covered this holiday season with a special book collection<\/a> and limited-time upgradeable badge. Plus, when you upgrade to Epic Unlimited or gift it to a friend, we\u2019ll donate thousands of books to kids in need through our partnership with Baby2Baby and Andrews McNeel publishing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So kick back, make yourself a cup of cocoa, snuggle up and make those gloomy days indoors merry and bright through the magic of books. From classic tales to more contemporary reads, here are just a few festive books you can share with your kid on Epic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joy to the World!: Christmas Around the Globe<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Kate Depalma <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Sophie Fatus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this colorful picture book, Kids can explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries, including Ethiopia, Columbia, Iceland and more. With engaging rhyming text and detailed illustrations it\u2019s a fun and accessible way for young readers to learn about other cultures. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hanukkah Bear<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Eric A. Kimmel <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Mike Wohnoutka <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the first night of Hanukkah, a hungry, adorable bear follows the delicious scent of latkes to the home of\u00a0 Bubba Brayna. Brayna\u2014who doesn\u2019t see or hear very well\u2014mistakes him for her rabbi and lets him in. After he leaves, the rabbi and other friends arrive to find no latkes! Complete with a recipe for latkes and digestible facts, this funny animated book is a great way to teach kids about the history and traditions of Hanukkah. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Happy Holidays!: Kwanzaa<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By: Betsy Rathburn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Time to light the kinara and start the feast! Filled with colorful photographs and simple, informative facts, this straightforward read will introduce your kid to the\u00a0basic facts about this festive holiday and what it means to African American people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Twas the Night Before Christmas<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Clement Clarke Moore <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Jon Goodell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This beautifully illustrated Read-To-Me book brings the beloved Christmas poem to life in a magical, whimsical way. From dancing sugar plums to flying reindeer, it\u2019s the perfect way to share the spirit of Christmas with your little one. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Snow Globe Wishes <\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Erin Dealey <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Claire Shorrock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the worst snow storm of the year rolls in, one family hunkers down together under a cozy blanket fort and a little girl makes a wish on a snow globe. In the morning, the sun rises on a winter wonderland\u2014beckoning all outside. The sweet rhyming narration makes this ideal for a read-aloud. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Like these titles? Hop under the blankets with your child and check out the entire Cozy Up & Read collection<\/a>. In the meantime from all of us at Epic, happy Christmas-Hanukkah-Kwanzaa\u2026 and reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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