A Multitude of Multicultural Christmas Books for Kids | The Indianapolis Public Library

by Briseño, Stephen

Book - 2024

In preparation for Christmas gift giving, the family comes together to help Grandma sell her delicious tamales. In preparation for Christmas gift giving, the family comes together to help Grandma sell her delicious tamales. Show less

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An Anishinaabe Christmas

by Kinew, Wab

Book - 2024

By Wab Kinew (Onigaming), illustrated by Erin Hill (Indigenous). An Anishinaabe family is heading to the reservation to visit the baby's grandparents for Christmas. This is a story about combining Western and Indigenous celebrations. By Wab Kinew (Onigaming), illustrated by Erin Hill (Indigenous). An Anishinaabe family is heading to the reservation to visit the baby's grandparents for Christmas. This is a story about combining Western and Indigenous celebrations. Show less

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Our Italian Christmas Eve

by Sedita, Danielle

Book - 2023

In a bustling house of relatives, Danielle and Francesco's excitement turns to a mission as they race against time to remember their mother's cheesecake recipe, saving Christmas with a mouthwatering Italian feast. Includes a recipe for cheesecake. In a bustling house of relatives, Danielle and Francesco's excitement turns to a mission as they race against time to remember their mother's cheesecake recipe, saving Christmas with a mouthwatering Italian feast. Includes a recipe for cheesecake. Show less

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It's Navidad, El Cucuy!

by Higuera, Donna Barba

Book - 2023

Ramon is a little boy who can't wait for Navidad. El Cucuy is the friendly monster who lives in Ramon's bedroom. He's not so sure that Christmas is for him. The lights are too bright, and the snowman is scary! Ramon is a little boy who can't wait for Navidad. El Cucuy is the friendly monster who lives in Ramon's bedroom. He's not so sure that Christmas is for him. The lights are too bright, and the snowman is scary! Show less

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Esperanza Caramelo

The Star of Nochebuena

by Valenti, Karla

Book - 2023

In a bakery on the eve of Nochebuena, sugar figurines come to life and a cake catastrophe is averted. In a bakery on the eve of Nochebuena, sugar figurines come to life and a cake catastrophe is averted. Show less

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Countdown for Nochebuena

by Hernández Bergstrom, Adriana

Book - 2023

Children count up and count down while celebrating the Latine holiday of Nochebuena with their family. Children count up and count down while celebrating the Latine holiday of Nochebuena with their family. Show less

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Brown Sugar Baby Christmas Joy

by Lewis, Kevin

Board Book - 2023

This board book captures the warmth and celebration of the holiday as baby becomes the center of family joy and new traditions. This board book captures the warmth and celebration of the holiday as baby becomes the center of family joy and new traditions. Show less

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Christmas

by Silva, Sadie

Book - 2023

Learn about the Christmas traditions celebrated in Latin America and in Hispanic communities. Families walk door to door for Las Posadas. Kids put out treats for the Three Wise Men and their camels, and they receive gifts the next morning. Learn about the Christmas traditions celebrated in Latin America and in Hispanic communities. Families walk door to door for Las Posadas. Kids put out treats for the Three Wise Men and their camels, and they receive gifts the next morning. Show less

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night

by Litwin, Megan

Book - 2022

Celebrate winter with this magical twist on a beloved nursery rhyme that brings the shimmering season of lights to life. Celebrate winter with this magical twist on a beloved nursery rhyme that brings the shimmering season of lights to life. Show less

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The Christmas Pine

by Donaldson, Julia

Book - 2022

A story about a friendship between countries and the annual tradition of a majestic pine making its way from Norway to become London's Christmas tree. A story about a friendship between countries and the annual tradition of a majestic pine making its way from Norway to become London's Christmas tree. Show less

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May your Life Be Deliciosa

by Genhart, Michael

Book - 2021

Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela teaches her not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life--one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family. Each year on Christmas Eve, Rosie's abuela teaches her not only how to make a delicious tamale, but how to make a delicious life--one filled with love, plenty of spice, and family. Show less

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The Christmas Mitzvah

by Gottesfeld, Jeff

Book - 2021

A lovely story about friendship and community. Al, a Jewish man, takes on the jobs of his Christian neighbors on Christmas Eve and day so they can spend t...Show more A lovely story about friendship and community. Al, a Jewish man, takes on the jobs of his Christian neighbors on Christmas Eve and day so they can spend the holiday with their families. And then keeps doing it for years and years. This book was named a Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book in 2022. Show less

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Charlotte and the Nutcracker

The True Story of A Girl Who Made Ballet History

by Nebres, Charlotte

Book - 2021

A picture book that weaves together Charlotte Nebres's life story as a young ballerina with the classic holiday tale of the Nutcracker. A picture book that weaves together Charlotte Nebres's life story as a young ballerina with the classic holiday tale of the Nutcracker. Show less

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The Christmas Princess

by Carey, Mariah

Book - 2022

There was one time unlike any other, when everyone pitched in and helped one another...CHRISTMAS TIME! There was one time unlike any other, when everyone pitched in and helped one another...CHRISTMAS TIME! Show less

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Native American Twelve Days of Christmas

by Robinson, Gary

Book - 2022

The Twelve Days of Christmas, has been adapted here to reflect aspects of the richly varied cultures and traditions of twelve Native American cultural groups from different parts of the U.S. The Twelve Days of Christmas, has been adapted here to reflect aspects of the richly varied cultures and traditions of twelve Native American cultural groups from different parts of the U.S. Show less

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The Christmas Book Flood

by Kilgore, Emily

Book - 2022

Books make great holiday gifts! This one celebrates the tradition of searching to find just the right book to all read together on Christmas Eve. Based on Icelandic tradition. Books make great holiday gifts! This one celebrates the tradition of searching to find just the right book to all read together on Christmas Eve. Based on Icelandic tradition. Show less

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One Good Night 'til Christmas

by Berrios, Frank

Board Book - 2022

As children go to sleep, they can't wait for all the fun that comes with celebrating their favorite holiday with their loved ones. They know the next day will be filled with the best Christmas songs, decorations, and cookies! As children go to sleep, they can't wait for all the fun that comes with celebrating their favorite holiday with their loved ones. They know the next day will be filled with the best Christmas songs, decorations, and cookies! Show less

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Native American Night Before Christmas

by Robinson, Gary

Book - 2020

A retelling of the classic Christmas story from the perspective of an American Indian family. Old Red Shirt has a team of flying white buffalo to deliver fry bread and other gifts. Illustrated by Cherokee artist Jesse Hummingbird. A retelling of the classic Christmas story from the perspective of an American Indian family. Old Red Shirt has a team of flying white buffalo to deliver fry bread and other gifts. Illustrated by Cherokee artist Jesse Hummingbird. Show less

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Santa in the City

by Jackson, Tiffany D.

Book - 2021

With a little help from her family, community, and Santa himself, a little girl's faith in the magic of Christmas is restored. With a little help from her family, community, and Santa himself, a little girl's faith in the magic of Christmas is restored. Show less

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A World of Cookies for Santa

Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World

by Furman, M. E.

eBook - 2017

Look at all the treats that children share with Santa on Christmas Eve, includes recipes to try baking some of them yourself! Look at all the treats that children share with Santa on Christmas Eve, includes recipes to try baking some of them yourself! Show less

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I Got the Christmas Spirit

by Schofield-Morrison, Connie

Book - 2018

As she and her mother enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season, a young girl feels the Christmas spirit in every jingle, yum, and ho ho ho. As she and her mother enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season, a young girl feels the Christmas spirit in every jingle, yum, and ho ho ho. Show less

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The Real Santa

by Redd, Nancy

Book - 2021

An African American boy and his family are getting ready for Christmas on Christmas Eve. He wonders what Santa really looks like, and finds out that he looks just like him. An African American boy and his family are getting ready for Christmas on Christmas Eve. He wonders what Santa really looks like, and finds out that he looks just like him. Show less

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The Flying Canoe

A Christmas Story

by Kimmel, Eric A.

Book - 2011

On Christmas Eve, six French-Canadian trappers meet a mysterious stranger who gives them the gift of a trip to their homes in Montreal, if only they agree not to speak until they cross their own thresholds. On Christmas Eve, six French-Canadian trappers meet a mysterious stranger who gives them the gift of a trip to their homes in Montreal, if only they agree not to speak until they cross their own thresholds. Show less

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The Night of Las Posadas

by DePaola, Tomie

Book - 1999

At the annual celebration of Las Posadas in old Santa Fe, the husband and wife slated to play Mary and Joseph are delayed by car trouble, but a mysterious couple appear who seem perfect for the part. At the annual celebration of Las Posadas in old Santa Fe, the husband and wife slated to play Mary and Joseph are delayed by car trouble, but a mysterious couple appear who seem perfect for the part. Show less

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Tree of Cranes

by Say, Allen

Book - 1991

A Japanese boy learns of Christmas when his mother decorates a pine tree with paper cranes. A Japanese boy learns of Christmas when his mother decorates a pine tree with paper cranes. Show less

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