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Let’s Celebrate Kwanzaa!: An Introduction To The Pan-Afrikan Holiday, Kwanzaa, For The Whole Family
By: Arielle Phoenix
Price: $11.49 Ages: Appropriate for the whole family This book can be used and enjoyed by the entire family. It explains the seven principles with an emphasis on how everyone can apply them and find benefits in them. This is a book to explore and spend time with as a whole family. Buy it here. Pin these books to save for later:
Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa
By: Donna L. Washington
Price: $8.48 Ages: 4 - 8 This book is inspired by the original Brer Rabbit story. Li’l Rabbit isn’t having a good Kwanzaa this year. As he tries to fix everything himself, he learns that things are most easily made better when you accept the help of friends and family. Buy it here.
My First Kwanzaa
By: Karen Katz
Price: $7.99 Ages: 2 - 5 This is a wonderful but simple picture book that will introduce even the youngest of book lovers to the seven days of Kwanzaa. This book is in the same style as Karen Katz’s other My First Holiday board books. Buy it here.
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Kwanzaa
By: Carolyn B. Otto
Price: $7.99 Ages: 6 - 9 This is a National Geographic Kids book containing beautiful photographs. The books also supports K - 12 educators with Common Core Resources making this a perfect book to use in the classroom. Buy it here.
Kwanzaa Coloring Book For Kids: Fun Activity For Young Children To Celebrate Kwanzaa Boys And Girls Will Learn And Ask Questions About This Important Holiday
By: Special Memories Journals
Price: $5.99 Ages: Young Children For young children and anyone who enjoys coloring, gift them with this coloring book displaying authentic images representing the celebration of Kwanzaa. This creates an opportunity for little ones to ask questions about Kwanzaa and to begin a family discussion. Buy it here.
Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story
By: Angela Shelf Medearis
Price: $6.99 Ages: 4 - 8 This book teaches the principles of Kwanzaa through parable form. Seven brothers in an African village are fighting too much. The brothers face the challenge of transforming seven spools of thread into gold after their father dies. Buy it here.
Together for Kwanzaa
By: Juwanda G. Ford
Price: $3.99 Ages: 3 - 7 This picture book story will help young readers learn about the traditions and practices of Kwanzaa. Kayla is worried her brother Khari will miss Kwanzaa which is her favorite time of year. Your children will see what happens when a big snowstorm gets in the way. Buy it here.
Kevin’s Kwanzaa
By: Lisa Bullard
Price: $7.91 Ages: 5 - 8 Your kids will experience Kwanzaa by watching Kevin’s celebration with his family. They light candles, learn a special word each day, and learn about working together. Buy it here.
Mr. Shipman’s Kindergarten Chronicles: December Celebrations
By: Terance L. Shipman Price: $10.00
Ages: 5 - 7 Mr. Shipman is a Kindergarten teacher, and he loves teaching his students about the winter holidays. In this book, your children can learn along with Mr. Shipman’s students as they learn about Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Hanukkah. Buy it here.
Kwanzaa
By: Lisa M. Herrington
Price: $5.95 Ages: Ages 3 -6 This is a Rookie Read-About Holidays book filled with facts and colorful pictures. This is a simple non-fiction text for very young readers who would like to learn on their own about this African-American celebration. Buy it here. Looking for more holiday faith inspiration? Consider these Top Holiday Books for All Faiths.
