The 12 Days of Bookmas – Books to Gift this Christmas
As the holiday season approaches, celebrate it with the Hillsborough County Libraries unique twist on this Christmas classic—12 Days of Bookmas!
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On the 1st day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
A classic!
“The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life.
On the 2nd day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
Something with a red cover!
“The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf
Ferdinand a peace-loving little bull who prefers smelling flowers to making a reputation for himself in the bullring.
On the 3rd day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
Historical fiction!
“The Bletchley Riddle” by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
When siblings Jakob and Lizzie Novis find themselves at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers working to decrypt the Nazi’s Enigma cipher, the two struggle to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother’s disappearance.
On the 4th day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
A book about books!
“The Secret Library” by Kekla Magoon
After 11-year- old Dally’s grandfather dies, she discovers that he left her a map to a library where she can immerse herself in stories. Will she stay in the library forever or learn how to handle her problems in the real world?
On the 5th day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
A book with a title that rhythms!
“Buffalo Fluffalo” by Bess Kalb
A story about a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is!
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On the 6th day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
A book set in Florida!
“Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo
10-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog Winn-Dixie.
On the 7th day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
A graphic novel!
“Measuring Up” by Lily LaMotte
Having just moved to Seattle from Taiwan, 12-year-old Cici enters a cooking competition to win the chance to see her grandmother again, but she only knows how to cook Taiwanese food.
On the 8th day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
Something out of this world!
“Rocket Ship, Solo Trip” by Chiara Colombi
Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown.
On the 9th day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
A retelling!
“Bea Wolf” by Zach Weinersmith
Kids and their parents can enjoy this reimagined, child appropriate version of the classic, “Beowulf.”
On the 10th day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
Something colorful!
“The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister
The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.
On the 11th day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
Something yummy!
“Fry Bread” by Kevin Noble Maillard
This book illustrates the history and importance of fry bread to Native Americans.
On the 12th day of Bookmas, my librarian gave to me …
Something fantastical!
“Coraline” by Neil Gaiman
Coraline must use her wit, her bravery and the help of her allies to survive and escape the strange alternate world.
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Originally published in the December 2024 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine.