NON-FICTION CHRISTMAS Books at the 1st Grade reading level

This list features books Non-Fiction books about Christmas that are at the First Grade reading level.  I've excluded books about about Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus. They will appear on a separate list which focuses on the religious meaning of Christmas.

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MY CHRISTMAS
(Raintree Hardcover)
by Monica Hughes

Illustrations and simple text describe how one family celebrates Christmas.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 196
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 74881


LET'S GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS
 by Joanne Winne

Provides an introduction to preparing for Christmas.

Word Count:  74
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz:  54456
--sample pages available

 CHRISTMAS books at the Kindergarten reading level


CHRISTMAS
by Martha E.H. Rustad

Simple text explains that Christmas is a Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The book shows activities like baking cookies and going to church. It also touches upon gifts and Santa. 

Word Count: 137
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader:  1.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 123652
Lexile: 310L
--available in Spanish: Navidad


CHRISTMAS
(Holidays and Celebrations)
by Mari C. Schuh

This book uses simple text and photographs to describe the history of Christmas and how it is celebrated

Word Count: 134
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader:  1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 50968


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compiled by Pam
updated November 2014