Best Books About Holidays Other Than Christmas (2026): 4 Picks

A parent hunting for a read-aloud past the usual December holiday wants a shelf covering the whole year, and the best books about holidays other than christmas do exactly that. We compared the books by listed reading age, grade level and publication date.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Do You Celebrate? by Stewart	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Home for the Holidays by Sesame	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
3	The Biggest Snowman Ever	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Let's Celebrate by DePalma	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon

1

Do You Celebrate? by Stewart

Whitney Stewart·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A kid-friendly guide to fourteen holidays around the world, for grade level Preschool to 3.

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Pros

• Covers fourteen holidays from around the world in one volume
• Kid-friendly guide format, per the description
• Recent edition, published September 26, 2023

Cons

• 40 pages across fourteen holidays
• No bonus or endnote material stated
• Reading age tops out at 8 years

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Home for the Holidays by Sesame

Sesame Workshop·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A Sesame Street picture book celebrating Thanksgiving, Eid al-Fitr, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Diwali, with bonus content in the back.

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Pros

• Covers Thanksgiving, Eid al-Fitr, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Diwali
• Bonus educational content in the back
• Familiar Sesame Street characters carry the celebrations

Cons

• Reading age marked as from customers, not the publisher
• Grade level sits above the listed reading age
• 40 pages across many holidays

3

The Biggest Snowman Ever

Steven Kroll·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A sequel about two mice who join forces to build the biggest snowman ever.

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Pros

• Teamwork theme in a contest story
• Sequel to The Biggest Pumpkin Ever
• 32 pages

Cons

• No listed reading age
• Younger-skewing story for upper elementary
• Fiction only, no winter science

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Let's Celebrate by DePalma

Kate DePalma·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Thirteen holidays from around the world with pronunciation guides, suited to ages 2 to 7.

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Pros

• 13 holidays from around the world
• Pronunciation guides and festival calendar
• Reading age 2-7 and grade K-5 stated

Cons

• 40 pages, brief per holiday
• 2019 publication
• No series companion is listed

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More picks to compare

• Happy All-idays! by JinFor readers ages 1 to 5 learning how families celebrate winter holidays.Check on Amazon
• Harvest Days by DePalmaFor readers ages 4 to 10 exploring harvest festivals from 12 cultures.Check on Amazon
• Diwali by TrueitFor readers ages 3 to 6 learning how Diwali is celebrated.Check on Amazon
• 153 Things About HolidaysThings kids should know about holidays around the world.Check on Amazon
• Christmas Around the WorldStories and traditions from around the globe.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 25 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. Two picks list a reading age and a grade level; the other two state neither. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best books about holidays other than christmas

Match the reading age and grade level to the reader

The Stewart guide lists grade level Preschool to 3 with a reading age of 4 to 8 years, while the Sesame Street book lists grade level Kindergarten to 3 with a reading age of 1 to 4 years, marked as from customers. Read both numbers together, since a grade band can run older than the reading age.

Pick one holiday focus or a world tour

Some readers want one celebration done well, and others want a tour of many: the Stewart guide covers fourteen holidays in one volume, while the Sesame Street book moves from Thanksgiving and Eid al-Fitr to Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Diwali. For a favorite holiday, see picture books about Diwali; for a broader shelf, browse all picture books.

Check what the listing actually states

Two picks state no page count, reading age or description. Confirm the format and intended age on the listing before buying, and lean on the fully described picks for a sure match.

Before you buy

• Check the publication date: the Stewart guide was published September 26, 2023, and the Sesame Street book October 5, 2021.
• Compare the reading age with the grade level: the Sesame Street book pairs 1 to 4 years, marked as from customers, with grade level Kindergarten to 3.
• Check for bonus material: the Sesame Street book lists bonus educational content in the back, while the other picks state none.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages are these holiday books for?

The fully described picks list reading ages of 1 to 4 years and 4 to 8 years.

Which book covers the most holidays?

What Do You Celebrate? covers fourteen holidays celebrated around the world.

Do any of these books include learning material?

The Sesame Street book lists bonus educational content in the back, suited to classroom and at-home learning.

Still deciding? Our top pickDo You Celebrate? by Stewart

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