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10 Holiday Children's Books With Rich Latino Holiday Traditions

Whether you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for your budding bookworm or a gift that will teach your kids about their cultural roots, look no further than these holiday-themed books. Here are 10 books that celebrate diverse Latino families and their rich holiday traditions. A Piñata In A Pine Tree, by Pat Mora In this Latino twist on “The Twelve Days of Christmas” a little girl recounts the gifts her amiga gave to her, including doce angelitos celebrando (twelve angels rejoicing) and a piñata in a pine tree. The book includes both English and Spanish phrases, and features a handy glossary and pronunciation guide.  ‘Twas Nochebuena, by Roseanne Greenfield Thong ‘Twas the night before Christmas and the jovial Latino family in this book is stirring up hot chocolate and decorating the house in preparation for a traditional Latino celebration known as Nochebuena .  Merry Navidad, by Alma Flor Ada This book c