
Amazon
Whether youāre 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.
We've rounded up 10 books that celebrate diverse Latino families and their rich holiday traditions. Add them to your bookshelves today.
Advertisement
A PiƱata In A Pine Tree, by Pat Mora

Amazon
In this Latino twist on āThe Twelve Days of Christmasā a little girl recounts the gifts her amiga gave to her, including doce angelitos celebrando (twelve angels rejoicing) and a piƱata in a pine tree. The book includes both English and Spanish phrases, and features a handy glossary and pronunciation guide. Buy it here.
'Twas Nochebuena, by Roseanne Greenfield Thong

Amazon
'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. Buy it here.
Merry Navidad, by Alma Flor Ada

Amazon
This book contains a collection of English and Spanish Villancicos (Christmas carols) from Peru, Chile, Argentina and many other Latin American countries. Buy it here.
When Christmas Feels Like Home, by Gretchen Griffith

Amazon
After moving from Mexico to the United States with his family, Eduardo's family promises him that he will feel at home by Christmas. Though initially doubtful, Eduardo soon realizes his family was right. Buy it here.
Pablo's Christmas, by Hugo C. Martin

Amazon
When young Pablo's mother announces that she is going to have a baby, his father decides to find work in America to support them. Pablo tries his best to fill his father's shoes during the holidays by finding and decorating a Christmas tree and making his own gifts. In the end, Pablo receives a surprise gift of his own. Buy it here.
The Miracle Of The First Poinsettia: A Mexican Christmas Story, by Joanne Oppenheim

Amazon
Poinsettias are native to Mexico, but they can be found in households around the world during the holidays. This book tells the tale of how this beautiful red plant came to be. Buy it here.
Mimi's Parranda, by Lydia M. Gil

Amazon
Parrandas (Puerto Ricoās version of caroling) are Mimiās favorite holiday tradition. But when she finds out she and her family wonāt be able to make their annual Christmas trip to Puerto Rico, she becomes morose and decides to spend the holidays in bed. That is until Mimi hears the familiar sounds of guiros, maracas and tambourines outside her bedroom door. Could it be that her family brought the parranda to her? Buy it here.
Too Many Tamales, by Gary Soto

Amazon
Maria and her cousins offer to help her mother make tamales for Christmas Eve. Things were going well until Maria accidentally drops her motherās diamond ring into a giant batch of the holiday staple. Children will enjoy reading about how Maria and her cousins attempt to eat their way out of trouble. Buy it here.
The Night Of Las Posadas, by Tomie dePaola

Amazon
Sister Angie always leads Las Posadas -- a reenactment of Mary and Joseph's search for shelter. But she's too ill to attend this year. Making matters worse, the people who were supposed to play Mary and Joseph in the procession are caught in a snowstorm. But thanks to a mysterious couple who step in at the last minute, the show goes on and the town is able to celebrate this cherished religious tradition. Buy it here.
Also on HuffPost: