Winter Reading Challenge
 
Winter Gathering Badge
Picture Books
Over the River & Through the Wood: a Holiday Adventure
by Linda Ashman

Set in the nineteenth century, this classic tale features wood carving illustrations which capture the wonders of winter.
Little Red Ruthie: a Hanukkah Tale
by Gloria Koster

A spin on the classic fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood, this story features Jewish traditions and food, as Ruthie sets off to spend Hanukkah with her grandmother.
When Winter Comes: Discovering Wildlife in our Snowy Woods
by Aimâee M. Bissonette

Celebrating the joy of exploring the outdoors, this poetic children's book shares the vibrancy of winter and the importance of family.
Wintercake
by Lynne Rae Perkins

When Thomas misplaces the basket of dried fruit he needs to make his seasonal wintercake, friends help save the day.
Is It Hanukkah Yet?
by Chris Barash

This sweet lyrical story shows the seasonal and traditional ways which inform us Hanukkah is on its way.
Libros en Español and bilingual books
Growing Up with Tamales/Los Tamales de Ana
by Gwendolyn Zepeda

Six-year-old Ana looks forward to growing older and being allowed more responsibility in making the tamales for the family's Christmas celebrations
You are My Miracle/Tu eres Mi Milagro
by Maryann K Cusimano

Rereleased in a sturdy board book format, a classic story by the creators of You Are My I Love You is a lyrical celebration of the love and bond shared between a parent and child.
Como Esconder un León en Navidad/How to Hide a Lion at Christmas
by Helen Stephens

Cuando su familia se va a pasar la Navidad fuera, Iris tiene que dejar en casa a su león. El león o puede soportar ver tan triste a Iris, así que decide irse con ellos a escondidas. Después de todo, no puede ser muy difícil para un león esconderse en Navidad, ¿verdad?
Non-fiction
American Girl holiday baking: Seasonal Recipes for Cakes, Cookies & More
by American Girl

Young fans of the American Girl brand who are also budding chefs and bakers will enjoy making over 45 tasty recipes for the holidays, from homemade pumpkin pie to Christmas cupcakes and especially cookies for Santa.
Super Good Cookies for Kids
by Duff Goldman

"The New York Times best-selling celebrity chef and host of Kids Baking Championship presents this original cookie cookbook, filled with kid-friendly recipes and step-by-step instructions, guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth.