Families who loved I Got the Christmas Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison 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 you want to shift your child's focus from getting to giving during the hectic holiday season. It is the perfect choice for a preschooler who is bursting with excitement but needs a gentle model for how to channel that energy into kindness toward others. The story follows a young girl and her mother as they navigate a bustling city, using their five senses to find the holiday spirit in everything from the sound of bells to the taste of roasted nuts. As they explore, the girl discovers that the strongest sense of 'spirit' comes from a simple act of generosity toward someone in need. It is a vibrant, joyful celebration of community that frames the holidays through a lens of empathy and gratitude. Parents will appreciate how it grounds abstract concepts like 'spirit' in concrete, sensory actions that a child can easily replicate.
