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DECEMBER 14, 2019
Who doesn't love snuggling up on the couch on a cool December night with a great book to read together? Here are eight fantastic new holiday-themed kids' books, suggested by Clare Doornbos at Book Passage in Corte Madera. Find them all at your local Marin County library or bookstore.
Goodnight Bubbala by Sheryl Haft
This zesty parody of one of America’s favorite picture books offers a very different bedtime routine: one that is full of family exuberance and love. Instead of whispers of “hush,” this bedtime includes dancing and kvelling, and of course, noshing—because this little bunny is a Jewish bunny, and this joyous book celebrates the Jewish values of cherishing your loved ones, expressing gratitude, and being generous. Filled with Yiddish words, the book includes a phonetic glossary and even an easy latke recipe by beloved cookbook author Ina Garten, who calls the book “brilliant, beautiful, important, and so much fun!”