Holiday Reading

The holidays are in full swing. Between all the parties, presents and family get togethers make sure to set aside some time for your kids to read. With myON, kids have access to thousands of great books all through the holiday season. Don't have access to internet? No worries. With free apps for iPad, Android tablets and Chromebooks, students can read wherever they are. Just go to your app store and download the FREE myON app.

Check out these great Holiday reads!

One snowy Christmas, Little Hedgehog wakes from his deep winter sleep to find a very special gift from Father Christmas. It’s a snug, woolly hat that turns out to be the best Christmas present ever. The first book in the popular Little Hedgehog series, this magical story of friendship is the perfect Christmas gift for any fan of the other Little Hedgehog books – ONE WINTER’S DAY, ONE RAINY DAY, ONE SPECIAL DAY and ONE CHRISTMAS NIGHT. The simple Christmas story and warm, cosy pictures are just right for parent and child to snuggle up and share before bedtime.

Do you enjoy holidays throughout the year? Now you can celebrate them even more with Easy Holiday Origami. With a few simple folds you’ll make a pocket heart, a blooming tulip, a holiday stocking, and so much more. Grab some paper and start folding! 

Bright red poinsettias decorate homes and churches. Families gather together and sing songs during posadas. Children set out their shoes, hoping they will be filled with presents. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in Mexico. Come explore the many Mexican traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.

In Hanukkah, early readers will learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Hanukkah, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Hanukkah online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hanukkah also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Hanukkah is part of Jump!’s Holidays series.

Uh-oh! It’s Christmas Eve and Santa Claus is under the weather! Can Mrs. Claus save Christmas?