Homeschool Librarian

  • Find Books
    • by Reading Level
    • by Genre
    • by Time Period or Event
    • by Topic
    • by Geographical Region
    • by Awards (Newbery, etc.)
  • My Booklist
  • Reading Levels
  • What’s Lexile?
  • Free Ebooks
  • Free Audiobooks
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 1-3 Grade

Genre/Category
Fantasy | Fiction

Topic
Christmas | Dolls | Holidays
Main Character
Doll
Format
Book | Ebook

Four Dolls: “Impunity Jane”, “Fairy Doll”, “Story of Holly and Ivy” and “Candy Floss”

Author: Godden, Rumer

“How strange our lives would appear to us, if we could see ourselves through the eyes of our dolls! That is what RUmer Godden does; she tells their stories for them. And their stories are wonderful.” Nancy Willard

Impunity Jane–a china doll who goes adventuring with Joe and his gang. What will happen when the gang finds out Gideon stole her?

The Fairy Doll–as Elizabeth’s life changes for the better she begins to belive her doll is the cause. But is it?

The Story of Holly and Ivy–Holly a doll, wished for a little girl. Ivy, a little girl, wished for a doll. Will their wishes come true?

Candy Floss–Jack is heartbroken when Candy Floss, his good-luck doll, is taken. Will he…

Find on Amazon.com
Borrow from Open Library

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
870L

Genre/Category
History | Nonfiction

Topic
Christmas | Holidays | Humor
Format
Book | Ebook

Horrible Christmas (Horrible Histories Special)

Author: Deary, TerryPart of a Series: Horrible Histories

HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS is filled with all the festive facts every HORRIBLE HISTORIES reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask! Updated for the 20th anniversary of HORRIBLE HISTORIES, the complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas, to Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs. Plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes, and a Christmas quiz!

Find on Amazon.com

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
690L

Genre/Category
Fiction | Historical | Humor

Historical Time Period
Modern
Date
1950s
Topic
Christmas | Gifts | Holidays | Humor
Geographic Region
United States - America
Main Character
Woman/Women
Format
Audiobook | Book | Ebook

Season of Gifts (A Long Way from Chicago #3)

Author: Peck, RichardPart of a Series: Long Way From Chicago

One of children’s literature’s most memorable characters returns in this Christmastime companion to the Newbery Medal-winning A Year Down Yonder and Newbery Honor-winning A Long Way from Chicago.

The eccentric, larger-than-life Grandma Dowdel is back in this heart-warming tale. Set 20 years after the events of A Year Down Yonder , it is now 1958 and a new family has moved in next door: a Methodist minister and his wife and kids. Soon Grandma Dowdel will work her particular brand of charm on all of them: ten-year-old Bob Barnhart, who is shy on courage in a town full of bullies; his two fascinating sisters; and even his parents, who are amazed to discover that the last house in town might also be the most vital.
As Christmas rolls around, the Barnhart family realizes that they’ve found a true home, and a neighbor who gives gifts that will last a lifetime.

Find on Amazon.com
Borrow from Open Library

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
220L

Genre/Category
Fiction | Picture Book | Realistic

Historical Time Period
Modern
Topic
Christmas | Holidays | Snow
Main Character
Boy(s)
Award-Winning Book
Caldecott | Caldecott Honor | Charlotte Award
Format
Audiobook | Book

Snow

Author: Shulevitz Uri

“It’s snowing, said boy with dog.
“It’s only a snowflake,” said grandfather with beard.

No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella. Not even the television or the radio forecasters. But one boy and his dog have faith that the snow will amount to something spectacular, and when flakes start to swirl down on the city, they are also the only ones who know how to truly enjoy it. This playful depiction of a snowy day and the transformation of a city is perfectly captured in simple, poetic text and lively watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations.
Snow is a 1998 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year and a 1999 Caldecott Honor Book.

Find on Amazon.com

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
640L

Genre/Category
Fiction | Realistic

Topic
Chinese-American | Christmas | Culture and Traditions | Family Relationships | Holidays
Geographic Region
United States - America | West Virginia
Main Character
Girl(s)
Format
Book

Dream Soul

Author: Yep, Laurence

Will the Lees celebrate Christmas?Everyone else in their small town in West Virginia is getting ready for Christmas, but Joan’s parents won’t let her and her siblings celebrate: Christmas is not Chinese. Then their father finally promises they can go to a neighbor’s Christmas party, but only if none of them misbehaves at all in the weeks before the holiday. If only he was as generous as Joan’s friend Victoria’s father!

Continuing the story of the Lees begun in The Star Fisher, Dream Soul is a touching story of love, loyalty, and the importance of family.

Find on Amazon.com

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
560L

Genre/Category
Fiction | Realistic

Historical Time Period
Contemporary
Topic
Animals | Christmas | Dogs | Holidays
Main Character
Animal | Boy(s)
Format
Audiobook | Book

Henry and Mudge and a Very Merry Christmas (Henry and Mudge #25)

Author: Rylant, CynthiaPart of a Series: Henry and Mudge | Level 2 | Ready to Read

Christmas at Henry and Mudge’s house means cookies and carols and presents, and the whole family gathering for a delicious breakfast (with lots of food falling on the floor for Mudge). It may just be the best Christmas ever — but Henry’s favorite present is the big, lovable dog he’s had all along.

Find on Amazon.com

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for Kindergarten-3 Grade

Genre/Category
Fiction | Picture Book

Historical Time Period
Modern
Topic
Christmas | Dolls | Holidays | Orphans | Wishes
Main Character
Doll | Family | Girl(s)
Format
Book

Story of Holly and Ivy

Author: Godden, Rumer

Ivy, Holly, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones all have one Christmas wish. Ivy, an orphan, wishes for a real home and sets out in search of the grandmother she’s sure she can find. Holly, a doll, wishes for a child to bring her to life. And the Joneses wish more than anything for a son or daughter to share their holiday. Can all three wishes come true? This festive tale is perfectly complemented by beloved Barbara Cooney’s luminous illustrations, filled with the warm glow of the Christmas spirit.

Find on Amazon.com

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for Preschool-2 Grade

Genre/Category
Fiction | Picture Book | Realistic

Topic
Christmas | Culture and Traditions | Faith | Holidays
Geographic Region
Europe | Sweden
Main Character
Girl(s)
Format
Audiobook | Book

Annika’s Secret Wish

Author: Lewis, Beverly

The Scandinavian story of the almond in the rice pudding eaten on Christmas day is good in itself and the illustrations of Pamela Querin makes the book exquisite. Now reissued with an audio CD for read-along or listen-only pleasure.

Find on Amazon.com

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 4-7 Grades

Genre/Category
Fiction | Realistic

Topic
Christian | Christmas | Holidays | Short stories
Format
Book

Midnight Clear: Family Christmas Stories

Author: Paterson, Katherine

A beautiful collection of Christmas short stories for any age. The stories were originally written for her husband’s Christmas sermons but you don’t have to be religious to enjoy the stories and to be reminded of the true meaning of the season.

Find on Amazon.com

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
FavoriteLoadingAdd To My Booklist
Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 7-8 Graders

Genre/Category
Fiction | Realistic

Topic
Christian | Christmas | Holidays | Short stories
Format
Book

Angels and other Strangers

Author: Paterson, Katherine

With this collection, the author creates nine insightful stories that stir the emotions while reflecting the joy of the season. These tales celebrate (Christmas) through the loneliness, fears, hopes, and simple beliefs of men, women, and children.–ALA Booklist.

Find on Amazon.com

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site. Book descriptions are sourced from either Amazon.com or GoodReads.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 5
  • Next Page »

Advanced Search to Find Books

Reset

What is my Child’s Lexile Measure?

GRADELEXILE
1st0-300L
2nd140-500L
3rd330-700L
4th445-810L
5th565-910L
6th665-1000L
7th735-1065L
8th805-1100L
9th855-1165L
10th905-1195L
11th/12th940-1210L
College+1210+

Find out more about Lexile Measures.

There are currently 5240 books in our database, and we're adding more every day!
See the most recent additions here →

The Latest Books We’ve Added

Girl Who Threw Butterflies, The , by

Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland #1)

Girl of Fire and Thorns, The

Forest Born (The Books of Bayern #4)

Floating Islands, The

Finder’s Magic, A

Final Voyage: A Story of Arctic Disaster and One Fateful Whaling Season, by

Water Keep (Farworld #1)

Falling In

Faith, Hope and Ivy June

Please note: Our posting a book in our Homeschool Librarian database does not mean that we endorse its contents. Please use your own discretion when selecting books for your child to read. Also, our posts may contain affiliate links to Amazon.com. Purchases made through our affiliate links help support this site.

© 2013–2022 HomeschoolLibrarian.com. All rights reserved. Site built on the Genesis Framework. | Contact