Families who loved Let's Play Veranda Santa! by Penguin Young Readers Licenses often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the concept of being good only for the sake of a reward or when holiday excitement is leading to some less than kind behavior toward siblings. It serves as a gentle corrective for the 'naughty or nice' pressure by focusing on the internal feeling of kindness rather than just checking boxes for Santa. Based on the beloved Bluey episode, this lift the flap board book follows Bluey and Bingo as they play a pretend game called Veranda Santa. When Bluey hurts Bingo's feelings, she must learn that being good means making things right because you care about others, not just because you want presents. It is a perfect tool for preschoolers to practice empathy and the art of a sincere apology during the high energy Christmas season.
