Books Like My Christmas Safari
Families who loved My Christmas Safari by Fran Manushkin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved My Christmas Safari by Fran Manushkin 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 channel holiday excitement into a calm but creative learning activity. It is a perfect choice for those cozy December evenings when a child is high-energy and needs a structured, rhythmic outlet for their imagination. By blending a familiar Christmas melody with an exotic African safari, this book helps transition a child from holiday frenzy into a state of focused wonder. The story follows a young girl and her father on a photographic safari, using the cumulative structure of The Twelve Days of Christmas to count various African animals. It celebrates the bond between father and daughter while fostering a deep appreciation for the natural world. Parents will appreciate how it builds counting skills and vocabulary through song, making it an engaging educational tool that feels like pure holiday play.
