December
Program
Details
Theme: International Literature
Featured Titles by Grade:
K
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Buddy is So Annoying, by Wenzheng Fu
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Bedtime for Bo, by Kjersti Annesdatter Skomsvold
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Two Little Red Mittens, by Kirin Hayashi
1
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Where is the Dragon?, by Leo Timmers
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Sato the Rabbit, by Yuki Ainoya
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Albie on His Way, by Jutta Bauer
2
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The Book That Kibo Wrote, by Mariana Ruiz Johnson
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Telling Stories Wrong, by Gianni Rodari
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Little Fox, by Edward van de Vendel
3
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Can You Whistle, Johanna?, by Ulf Stark
4
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Clover, by Nadine Robert
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In The Neighborhood, by Rocio Bonilla
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Madani’s Best Game, by Fran Pintadera
5
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The Invisible Story, by Jaime Gamboa
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Step Into My Shoes, by Alkisti Halikia
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A Day with Mousse, by Claire Lebourg
6
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Einstein: The Fantastic Journey of Mouse Through Space and Time, by Torben Kuhlmann
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Amazing Jellyfish: Mysterious Dweller of the Deep, by Michael Stavaric
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John the Skeleton, by Triinu Laan
Detailed Plans and Activities Downloadable PDF
Rutgers University (2025)
School Library Journal (2022)
Gingerbread House Building
A Special Event
Program
Details
December 13, 2025
6-8 pm
Cafeteria
Students and families are invited to build and decorate gingerbread houses in the cafeteria during this winter stories read aloud event. Each participant will receive a gingerbread building kit on a paper plate that includes graham crackers, frosting, decorative candies and sprinkles, and a plastic knife. While families work on their builds, guest readers will read winter-themed books. Cookies and Hot Cocoa will be served.
Read-Aloud Titles:
Got to Get to Bear's, by Brian Lies
Bear's Winter Party, by Deborah Hodge
The Snow Thief, by Alice Hemming
The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats
The Snowman, by Raymond Briggs
Katy and the Big Snow, by Virginia Lee Burton
Materials:
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Paper Plates
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Plastic Knives
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Graham Crackers
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Frosting
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Assorted Candy and Sprinkles
Marketing & Promotion:
Beginning in December, flyers will be posted to common areas, bathrooms, classrooms, in the cafeteria, and main office. During the week of December 8th, printed flyers will be sent home with students. Flyers will also be posted on school social media and communications platforms.
Staffing and Support:
The PTA will provide volunteers to serve snacks and assist with set-up, clean-up, and distributing building supplies. Teachers and staff will volunteer as guest readers.
Total Expenses: $202
