We are in the throws of the Holiday season, and singing a lot of Holiday songs. I am even in a competition with my running group to see who can make it to Christmas Eve without hearing the original version of Last Christmas by Wham! It’s a whole national event called Whamageddon. I can happily say, I have succeeded in not hearing the song yet. When December 25 hits, you better believe I will be listening to Last Christmas to make up for lost time.
We all have our favorite songs, but have you ever thought about books that have the same titles as Christmas songs? There are a ton of them! I’m going to introduce you to a few picture books we have in our collection you might want to check out before the library closes for the holiday. Let’s get started…
Feliz Navidad! Two Stories Celebrating Christmas by Jose Feliciano
This is a book full of culture and traditions through the lyrics of the famous song Feliz Navidad, which is a bilingual song of Spanish and English. This is a favorite for many, and it is hard not to sing along. Definitely give this book a try!
12 Days of Christmas by Laura Hawthorne
A well beloved children’s poem is brought to life in this book with the beautiful illustrations of Laura Hawthorne. Take a walk through each beautiful scene brimming with details that will remind you of the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas.
Frosty the Snowman by Steve Nelson
Frosty is the most famous snowman in town. Through magic, he comes to life with his corn cob pipe and button nose. He runs around town everywhere while saying “Catch me if you can”!
The Donkey’s Christmas Song by Nancy Tafuri
A special baby is born in a stable, and the little donkey wants to be the first to sing his song of welcome. But he is afraid his bray will sound too rough. So first the doves sweetly sing coo, and cow warmly sings moo, moo. But it is the donkey’s noisy bray that makes the baby laugh with joy.
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town by Fred Coots
This song was written in 1934, and when you read this book you will be having fun and singing along by the end. You better watch out, you better not cry…Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town!
Walking in a Winter Wonderland by Richard B. Smith.
There’s a lot of snow, sweaters, and sleigh rides in this book. Follow a family on their walk through snowy scenes. This book is a beautiful and festive celebration of the holiday season.
Check out one or more of these books from our collection and sing at the top of your lungs! Hopefully, you can enjoy the many carols of the season!
Happy reading!
