The holiday season seems like the last chance to get a quick breather in this crazy year. With all the festive decorations, playful lights, beautiful Christmas trees, and cold winds, you can really tell that everyone still has the heart for celebration despite the pandemic.
What could be the best thing to do during your holiday break that can be done with your whole family? The one and only activity that will make you stop wondering are reading! Nothing can go wrong with reading books, and it is a great bonding and learning activity with your beloveds. Hence, we have listed below the best books to read with your family during the holidays.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
The popular Harry Potter series is not just for kids but also for the whole family! The international edition of the first book of the series titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling was published in 2000 by Bloomsbury. Even today, it has never left the charts of many bookstores. The book focuses on the story of a little boy with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead named Harry Potter. According to the tale, he is the boy who lived because he survived the attack of “he-who-must-not-be- named.” His time to be educated in the best wizarding school has arrived; hence, he was fetched by the school’s gatekeeper named Hagrid from his abusive aunt and uncle. Harry is yet to discover the magical world and the beauty of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; and, is on his journey to becoming the best wizard.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
This classic children’s book by Dr. Seuss was printed by Random House in 1957. It is in the form of rhymed verses with illustrations, which makes it to be classified as an illustrated poem. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! centers on the story of an unusual character named the Grinch, who is a grumpy and lonely creature who tries to stop Christmas by stealing things that are related to Christmas from the houses of the surrounding town of Whoville during Christmas Eve. Surprisingly, the grumpy creature saw the true essence of Christmas more than the gifts and money associated with it. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a book that tackles and critiques how Christmas and Christmas season is being commercialized.
Prediction Stories by Jacquelyn Hester Colleton-Akins
Published in 2016, Prediction Stories by Jacquelyn Hester Colleton-Akins is one of the most beautiful stories that highlight the wonders of family. The storytelling starts with the eldest kid in the family of Peter and Ruby Hester. The family bonding time occurs every Friday night headed by Peter as he tells wonderful tales to Sue Ann, Henry, and Jacquelyn. When the clock strikes 2 in the afternoon, the television will be turned off — then, everyone in the family will start to get ready to eat dinner and savor Daddy’s spectacular, exciting, and awesome tales. Each of his stories will surely motivate you, make you wonder, and bring you on an adventure to discover the beauty of life.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables is the first book of the children’s book series by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Although it is considered children’s literature, it can be read by readers of different ages. The story follows a red-headed orphan named Anne Shirley who was mistakenly adopted by siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. Despite the gender mistake, Matthew pleaded to his sister to keep Anne because she is a happy and optimistic girl. Anne really grew into a wonderful, happy, and imaginative girl in Green Gables. She also defied the gender stereotype that was present during their time. Also, she proved that she can compete with boys — especially to his enemy named Gilbert Blythe. In the end, Anne became a teacher in Avonlea School, which is the position given up by Gilbert to get Anne to be as closer to Marilla as possible.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Originally written in French by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince has become the instrument that teaches people to value friendship, love, and even loneliness. The story is narrated by a pilot who, as a child, hates grown-ups; and, that annoyance with the adults opens the tale. The pilot slowly talked about his friend whom he called The Little Prince. His friend lives alone on a planet that has little volcanoes that he cleans regularly, a rose whom he fancies, and a sun that sets multiple times a day. How the narrator talked about The Little Prince was very detailed and full of emotions, which the longing to meet his friend again was felt by the readers. As of now, this book has sold millions of copies and is still inspiring readers from different parts of the world.
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