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Christmas Read Alouds for 2nd Grade
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With the holiday season approaching, we are excited to share some of our favorite Christmas read alouds for 2nd grade children in this blog post.
Reading together is a wonderful way to spend quality time together. Whether you are a parent or an educator, the books below will surely get you or your classroom into the holiday spirit.
We hope that these Christmas stories inspire and instill a love of reading during the holiday season.
Festive Christmas Read AloudS
for 2nd Grade Students
Green is For Christmas by Drew Daywalt
In this charming book, the crayons have decided it is time to celebrate the Christmas season! However, Green thinks that he is the only Christmas color. The other colors must explain that Green is not the only Christmas color. This is a wonderful book to read to children, especially if you are a fan of the “Crayons” series.
Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett
Children will love to read about this mischievous gingerbread baby who escapes from the oven a bit too early! Jan Brett always creates beautiful stories with even more beautiful illustrations. A spin-off based on the classic story of the Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Baby will surely be a fun read to share with children during the holiday season.
A Christmas for Bear by Bonny Becker
Join Bear and Mouse as they celebrate the true meaning of Christmas – friendship! Bear is a bit grumpy as he learns how to celebrate Christmas with his dear friend Mouse properly. Together, Mouse and Bear have a wonderful Christmas celebration together. This book’s delightful story makes it a perfect addition to your classroom library.
Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner
Do you ever wonder what snowmen are up to at night? If so, then get ready for a creative and imaginative story. This is such an amusing story that many children will certainly enjoy. There are so many fun things to discuss in this book!
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree follows Mr. Willowby as he brings home his Christmas tree – only to find that it is too big! He decides to trim the top of the tree. The story then takes you on a fun story as this tree top travels from many different characters. This book features clever rhyming and festive illustrations, making this a wonderful book to read during the Christmas season.
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree is a story about a little girl named Ruthie. Set in the Appalachian Mountains during World War I, this story is full of rich historical details. It is a great way to discuss our nation’s history while also listening to a story about Christmas tradition, hope, and community.
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey is a touching Christmas story about a grumpy man named Jonathan Toomey. He meets a young boy who unknowingly helps Mr. Toomey find the true meaning of Christmas. This is a longer book, but the story has amazing themes of kindness, grief, and friendship.
Merry Christmas, Peanut! by Terry Border
Merry Christmas, Peanut! is a fun story about an adventurous peanut who is trying his best to make it to grandma’s house. On his adventure, he encounters his friends who not only need his help but may need some cheering up as well. The pictures in this delightful story will keep children engaged and smiling.
The Great Spruce by John Duvall
The Great Spruce is about a young boy who works to save his family’s big pine tree from being cut down for the big city celebration. Alec, the young boy, has a clever solution to save the tree. This is a great story that will be a wonderful addition to any home or classroom library.
The Broken Ornament by Tony DiTerlizzi
The Broken Ornament is a sweet Christmas story about a boy who learns the true meaning of Christmas after breaking a beloved family ornament. Join Jack as learns what you really need in order to have a great Christmas. This is a fun read with beautiful illustrations that everyone will enjoy.
Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares
Red and Lulu is a charming story about two Cardinals who live in a beautiful tree. One day, their precious home is cut down to become the Rockefeller Center tree in New York City. This book tells a wonderful story about how these birds make a new home in a new place. This is the perfect book if you are looking for a touching and beautifully illustrated story.
The Smallest Gift of Christmas by Peter H. Reynolds
This book tells the story of Roland, a young boy who wants to find the biggest Christmas gift ever. However, Roland soon realizes it is not the size of the Christmas gift that matters. This book is great for young children who may need a reminder about the true meaning of Christmas.
Little Red Sleigh by Erin Guendelsberger
This heartwarming tale will bring joy and smiles to many children this holiday season. The story follows Little Red, a little slight, who hopes to one day be Santa’s sleigh. The illustrations are beautiful, capturing the magic of Christmas.
5 More Sleeps ’til Christmas by Jimmy Fallon
This is such a cute story about a little boy who is just so excited for Christmas. Who can blame him? The illustrations in this sweet book will definitely capture the attention of your little readers. If you are looking for ways to get children excited for Christmas, this book is an excellent choice.
Santa’s Story by Will Hillenbrand
Santa’s Story is a jolly story for all children. In this book, Santa Claus is eager to deliver presents to all of the little boys and girls, but he needs to find his reindeer first! With its fun storyline and cheerful illustrations, this is a great book to add to your holiday book collection.
Comet the Unstoppable Reindeer by Jim Benton
What happens when Comet the Reindeer gets injured and can’t help deliver presents? Comet the Unstoppable Reindeer is a very funny story that follows Comet and his journey to help save Christmas Eve. This silly book will absolutely get your children laughing at Comet’s silly antics. Will Santa’s Reindeer be able to deliver all of the presents?
Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht
There are so many wonderful traditions around the holidays – especially picking out a tree! The illustrations are really adorable in this book. Filled with plenty of rhyming words, this book would be a fun read for children of all ages.
Christmas Farm by Mary Lyn Ray
This is such a sweet story about a friendship between a woman and her neighbor. Together, they work hard on growing amazing Christmas trees on their very own farm. As these trees grow so does their friendship. A fun read to share with your little readers.
How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky
This is a fun holiday read that gives children some background on what exactly Santa Claus was up to before he put on his red suit. The illustrations in this book are so detailed! There is also a great message of resiliency that I love in this book.
A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe
This heartfelt story is about a tree that is simply too tall to be a Christmas tree. This tree would love nothing more than to be someone’s Christmas tree. Thankfully, the tree has many animal friends who can help make this tree’s wish come true.
The Littlest Elf by Brandi Dougherty
This picture book has such a cute story about Oliver, the littlest elf at the North Pole. Oliver is so eager to find a job that will suit him, but he is just simply too small. Eventually, Oliver and a new friend find the perfect job for him and his new pal!
The Last Stop on Reindeer Express by Maudie Powell-Tuck
Join Mia on her fun adventure to send a card she made for her grandpa. This fun picture book features cut-out doors and beautiful illustrations that will keep your children engaged and smiling! The pictures in this book are really stunning with neat geometric shapes and die-cut pages.
A Little Spot of Christmas: A Story About Santa’s Helper by Diane Alber
The “Spot” books by Diane Alber are such a fun and engaging series that will surely be a great addition to any library. A Little Spot of Christmas helps teach children that there are other things that are way more important than presents – kindness, patience, love, and thankfulness.
Cobweb Christmas: The Tradition of Tinsel by Shirley Climo
This heartwarming story is a great read during Christmas time. This story provides a unique perspective on how a popular Christmas tradition came to be. The intricate illustrations are enjoyable to look at, making this book a great addition to your Christmas book collection.
The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher
This story will take you and your little readers on a fun adventure to meet the dinosaur that lives at the North Pole. One day, a young boy named William Trundle wishes for a dinosaur. One Christmas, Santa accidentally delivers the Christmasaurus to his home! This book is a fun and hilarious read that will keep your children engaged during story time.
My Teacher is an Elf by Joey and Melanie Acker
Have you ever wondered if your teacher is actually an elf? Ms. Holly’s students are very suspicious about Ms. Holly. Is she an elf or does she just have many elf-like qualities? This book will surely keep your students laughing and engaged during this read aloud.
The Story of Holly & Ivy by Rumer Godden and Barbara Cooney
Ivy, an orphan, is searching for a home. Holly, a doll, is hoping to be brought to life. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are wishing for a child of their own. In this story, readers will find out if all three of these wishes can come true. Children will surely love the beautiful illustrations and charming storyline.
Never Let a Unicorn Meet a Reindeer! by Diane Alber
Another cute and fun story by Diane Alber! Children will love this book because of its silly story and wonderful illustrations. A great book to add to your holiday library!
Turkey Claus by Wendi Silvano
Turkey was able to make it through Thanksgiving without becoming Thanksgiving dinner – phew! But Christmas is right around the corner and Turkey is at risk of becoming dinner… again! Turkey must ask Santa Claus for help. Children will love this silly story with hilarious disguises.
Memoirs of An Elf by Devin Scillian
Spark the Elf’s important job is to keep Santa Claus right on schedule on Christmas Eve. But a little family dog accidentally makes his way into Santa’s toy bag! This is a delightfully entertaining book that is perfect to read during the Christmas season.
These Christmas picture books are going to be such a fun addition to your growing library! These are some of my favorite books, and I am so happy to share them with you. I hope these books put you into the spirit of Christmas.
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