Holiday stories for children

Hanukkah

The Festival of Lights

By: Bonnie Bader
Narrated by: Emily Lawrence
Length: 5 minutes

Celebrate Hanukkah--and learn the meaning behind the holiday--with this new Big Golden Book!

It's Hanukkah time! Preschoolers will learn all about how people celebrate Hanukkah--from eating latkes, spinning dreidels, exchanging gifts, and lighting the menorah. And they'll also learn why they celebrate--from the destruction of the Temple, the... Read more

Together for Kwanzaa

By: Juwanda G. Ford
Narrated by: Yinka Ladeinde
Length: 10 minutes

Kwanzaa is Kayla's favorite time of year. But this year, it looks as if a heavy snowstorm will keep her big brother, Khari, from getting home in time for the festivities! Will Khari miss the cele- bration completely? Or will Kayla and her brother somehow find a way to be together for Kwanzaa? A perfect introduction to Kwanzaa, this book will... Read more

Seven Candles for Kwanzaa

By: Andrea Davis Pinkney
Narrated by: Alfre Woodard
Length: 10 minutes

This unique African-American holiday commemorates the strength of family ties, respect for ancestors, commitment to the growth of community, and gratitude for life's bounties. Read more

The Legend of the Christmas Witch

By: Aubrey Plaza & Dan Murphy
Narrated by: Aubrey Plaza
Length: 40 minutes

“A charming, whimsical, and chilly tale of yuletide. Grab some comfy socks and maybe some pine needle tea to listen to the ever- wonderful Aubrey Plaza tell you the story of the twin sister of Santa Clause. It's utterly enchanting. Read more

Bear Stays Up for Christmas

Bear: Book #0

By: Karma Wilson
Narrated by: John McDonough
Length: 7 minutes

New York Times best-selling author Karma Wilson's Bear books enchant listeners with their loveable characters and timeless lessons. Christmas is coming! But Bear is sleeping, and his friends don't want him to snooze through the whole holiday season. So they wake him up and give him lots to do. Bear wraps presents, bakes treats, and decorates as... Read more

Our Lunar New Year

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Asian Communities

Asian Holidays Series

By: Yobe Qiu
Narrated by: Charlotte Chiew
Length: 10 minutes

It's almost Lunar New Year! Xiao Mi, Hang, Kwan, Malai and Charu all celebrate the New Year in their own special way. Experience how each one of the Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian children and their families honor Lunar New Year, from dragon dances in China to firecrackers in India! Read more

Mindy Kim and the Lunar New Year Parade

Mindy Kim: Book #2

By: Lyla Lee
Narrated by: Jaine Ye
Length: 1 hour 7 minutes

Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this second novel in an adorable new chapter book series about Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl who is getting ready to celebrate Lunar New Year!

Mindy is excited to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Even though it’s the first one without her mom, Mindy is determined to enjoy the day. She decides to... Read more