Holiday Themed Curriculum Resource Titles, Dec 2

Christmas Time is Here! Check out our holiday themed book display in TWU’s Curriculum Resource Centre (CRC).

This specialized education resource library serves Trinity’s School of Education and local educators, and it provides a variety of resources for curriculum planning, research and teaching (including curriculum guides), teacher’s resources, and K-12 student resources.

Click on the link for more information. Learn how to place a Hold though our Holds Pickup. Or visit CRC located on the upper floor of the library and choose from these displayed titles and much more!

The Attic Christmas by Barbara G. Hennessy and illustrated by Dan Andreasen
LT4382.H3914 At 2004
When Angel, Mr. Macaroni, Silver Bell, Skier, Special Delivery, Santa, and Camel find themselves stuck in the attic one year, they realize something is wrong. Lily always hangs them on the tree for her grandchildren, but now her house seems empty. The ornaments try to cobble together the things they already possess so they can have their own Christmas.

Christmas for a Kitten by Robin  Pulver and paintings by Layne Johnson
LT4382.P973325 Ch 2003
Trying to survive in the cold woods, an abandoned kitten stows away on a family’s Christmas tree and slips into their house–a house occupied by a fierce dog. But it is Christmas Eve, a night when magical things can happen.

Christmas at the Top of the World  by Tim Coffey
LT4382.C6585 Ch 2003
Little Reindeer has heard of an amazing place where the stars are close enough to touch. Now Papa is going there on a journey, and he won’t be back until Christmas Day. It’s hard for Little Reindeer to wait.

Cultural Traditions in Canada by Molly Aloian
LT6150.C73 C8585 2014 2-4:1
Canada is a multicultural country. English and French are its two official languages, but Canadians come from many different cultures. This colorful book describes the different holidays and traditions in various parts of Canadians celebrate family occasions.

The Donkey and the Golden Light by John Speirs and Gill Spiers
LT4382.S7468 Do 2004
Throughout his life, a donkey born on the first Christmas keeps crossing paths with Jesus, not realizing that this man is the source of the “magnificent golden light” he once saw, and whose meaning he has been seeking.

A Firefly in a Fir Tree: A Carol for Mice by Hilary Knight
LT4382.K7375 Fi 2004
When Hilary Knight discovered mice in his studio, he set about designing them a special outdoor home. The mice had unique talents of their own. Maude, an expert needle-mouse, complemented Max’s way with a hammer. Celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas with this picture book.

Jeoffry’s Christmas by Mary Bryant Bailey and pictures by Elizabeth Sayles
LT4382.B15265 Je 2002
Jeoffry is all cat, and he’s all heart. And when he sets out with the farmer and his dog to find the perfect Christmas tree, it shows. With the tree safely in the farmer’s sleigh, Jeoffry is enticed into play by a gang of crows. Soon dusk falls, and he finds himself far from home. Jeoffry sleeps. Then, because he’s Jeoffry, he awakens at Santa’s side – and becomes Santa’s helper as they deliver a Christmas feast to all the birds and beasts of the land.

An Orange for Frankie by Patricia Polacco
LT4382.P75186 Or 2004
The Stowell family is abuzz with holiday excitement, and Frankie, the youngest boy, is the most excited of all. But there’s a cloud over the joyous season: Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and Pa hasn’t returned yet from his trip to Lansing. He promised to bring back the oranges for the mantelpiece.