celebrate, keep warm and bring light on the
shortest day of the year.

KWANZAA STORIES
“Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa”
by Donna L. Washington,
illustrated by Shane W. Evans
Li’l Rabbit tries to get a treat so that Granna,
who can’t be with the family, can enjoy the
feast of Karamu.

“Celebrate Kwanzaa”
by Carolyn Otto
Check out this National Geographic children’s
nonfiction book providing wonderful
background and information about the holiday.

CULTURAL AND
INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY
CELEBRATIONS “Between Us and Abuela: A Family
Story from the Border”
by Mitali Perkins,
illustrated by Sara Palacios
In this book, readers meet a mother and her
two children going to the border of the United
States and Mexico to visit family, as the kids
try to figure out how to send a gift through the
border fence.

“We are Grateful: Otsaliheliga”
by Traci Sorell,
illustrated by Frane Lessac
Explore the story of the many ways the
Cherokee nation expresses gratitude
throughout the year for the daily blessings and
struggles of life.

A STORY FOR
THE NEW YEAR
“Snow Globe Wishes”
by Erin Dealey,
illustrated by Claire Shorrock
This lovely picture book highlights many
of the wishes and hopeful dreams for the
year to come.

Happy holidays from Montgomery County
Public Libraries! P
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