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		<title>December Picture Books That Spark Joy and Healing</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>December in my classroom was a magical mix of joy, connection, and heartfelt moments, all thanks to some truly incredible books. Students lit up with curiosity as we read Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah, exploring history, hope, and tradition. We marveled at the wonder of the season with Red [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">December in my classroom was a magical mix of joy, connection, and heartfelt moments, all thanks to some truly incredible books. Students lit up with curiosity as we read <em><a href="https://amzn.to/4eSMmbl">Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah</a></em>, exploring history, hope, and tradition. We marveled at the wonder of the season with <em><a href="https://amzn.to/4hVgqpw">Red and Lulu</a></em> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3CRwIjd"><em>The Carpenter&#8217;s Gift</em>,</a> sparking excitement and meaningful discussions about giving, home, and love during the holidays. This month also allowed space for reflection and healing as we read <em><a href="https://amzn.to/4i8Jha7">Calling the Wind</a></em>, a beautifully tender story that opened up <a href="https://ramonarecommends.com/2024/12/16/grief/">conversations about loss</a> and remembering loved ones, helping me personally as I navigate the loss of my mother. These books brought laughter, learning, and connection to our classroom, creating a December filled with shared wonder and moments of comfort during a time of celebration and reflection. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/4eKqKxG">&#8220;Scribble and Line&#8221;</a> is a fun story about two opposites who learn to work together and create something amazing.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/4hZKmB1">&#8220;Always Everly&#8221;</a> is a sweet tale about a young tree discovering the meaning of being unique and having your own purpose.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/40ZuhoM"><strong>&#8220;How the Cookie Crumbled&#8221;</strong> </a>shares the fun history of how the chocolate chip cookie was invented.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Oni2Lm"><strong>&#8220;The Boy Who Cried Ninja&#8221;</strong></a> is a funny twist on the classic tale as a boy tries to get out of having to do chores for the rest of his life.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/4hVgqpw"><strong>&#8220;Red and Lulu&#8221;</strong></a> is a heartwarming story of two cardinals who are separated but find their way back to each other during the holiday season.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Z4sR9O"><strong>&#8220;Pig Town Party&#8221;</strong></a> is a silly and fun story about a human discovering the secret life of pigs throwing the best party ever.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/3B5XHXI"><strong>&#8220;Bea’s Bad Day&#8221;</strong></a> follows Bea on her birthday as she learns how to turn an unexpected day around with a little flexibility.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Bgv0Y9"><strong>&#8220;As Cool as it Gets&#8221;</strong></a> is about Cool Bean feeling pressure to get the best gift and learning that the best gifts come from the heart during the holiday season.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/4g82sPj"><strong>&#8220;The Gingerbread House That Jack&#8217;s Family Ate&#8221;</strong></a> is a funny and festive story about a family who can’t resist nibbling away at the gingerbread house they built together.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZsNI8j"><strong>&#8220;A Teacher Like You&#8221;</strong></a> celebrates the incredible impact teachers have on their students’ lives every day.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/3CRwIjd"><strong>&#8220;The Carpenter’s Gift&#8221;</strong></a> is a touching story about a boy whose small act of kindness during the Great Depression grows into a lasting tradition- the Rockefeller Christmas Tree!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4eSMmbl">&#8220;Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah&#8221;</a></strong> is an inspiring true story about how a simple menorah became a symbol of hope, resilience, and Jewish tradition at the White House.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/4i8Jha7"><strong>&#8220;Calling the Wind&#8221;</strong></a> is a moving story about finding comfort and connection after loss.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OyBIvM"><strong>&#8220;Daddy Christmas Mommy Hanukkah&#8221;</strong></a> is about a little girl who celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah, blending her family’s traditions with love and joy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://amzn.to/49gGnMA"><strong>&#8220;There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow&#8221;</strong></a> is a silly winter story about a lady who swallows all kinds of snowy items with a surprising outcome.</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph"><em>Want more recommendations for you class? Check out these past posts about what we read in other months &#8211; it&#8217;s never too late to join in the picture book magic and open the confetti in your own classroom!</em></p>



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