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🌟 Creation Myths & Celestial Winter Stories
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The Star People: A Lakota Story – S.D. Nelson
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Two children venture into the night; stars, snow, ancestors — great for celestial décor.
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Thirteen Moons on Turtle’s Back – Joseph Bruchac & Jonathan London
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Seasonal moons including winter moons — snow moon, long-night moon, storytelling moon.
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Native American Twelve Days of Christmas - Gary Robinson & Jesse T. Hummingbird
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adapted to reflect aspects of cultures and traditions of twelve Native American groups from different parts of the U.S.
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Winter's Gifts - Kaitlin B. Curtice, Gloria Felix
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a joyful and tender family story of honoring creation, the power of storytelling, and how a new perspective can transform us.
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Coyote Christmas: A Lakota Story - S.D. Nelson
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Coyote, a trickster, tries to trick a family on Christmas Eve.
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Moon Song (Song of the Seasons, 2) - Michaela Goade
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The First Christmas Tree - Ovila Fontaine
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The Great Manitou knows that winter is the harshest season for the Innu, & he decides to find a way to make their winters brighter.
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Native American Night Before Christmas – Gary Robinson (Choctaw/Cherokee)
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A culturally adapted and humorous Indigenous take on the classic Christmas poem — perfect for a holiday contest.
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🎄 Indigenous Holiday / Winter-Friendly Titles
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(Not Christmas-specific, but often read in December/January because of themes of generosity, community, and the winter moon.)
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Jingle Dancer – Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek)
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Themes of family, winter powwow preparation, and movement — great for metallic jingle décor or winter regalia inspirations.
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Kamik: An Inuit Puppy Story – Donald Uluadluak (Inuit)
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Winter landscapes, northern life, sled dogs — wonderful for snowy décor.
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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush – Tomie dePaola (based on Plains stories)
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Color, winter skies, and transformation. (DePaola is not Native, but the story is widely known in classrooms.)
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❄️ Arctic & Subarctic Indigenous Winter Stories
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When the Moon is Full – Penny Pollock (Crow)
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Moon cycles, including winter moons — perfect for night scenes.
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Sweetest Kulu – Celina Kalluk (Inuit)
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A lyrical welcoming poem with Arctic imagery, snow, and animals.
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🎄 Beloved Christmas Storybooks
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The Polar Express – Chris Van Allsburg
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A magical train ride to the North Pole — golden bells, lanterns, and snowy tracks.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! – Dr. Seuss
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Whoville lights, quirky trees, and cheerful color — perfect for playful, bright décor.
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The Night Before Christmas – Clement C. Moore / Illustrated Editions
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Classic holiday imagery — chimneys, reindeer, sleighs, and twinkling stars.
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A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens
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Victorian charm — street lamps, carolers, and candlelit windows.
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The Nutcracker – E.T.A. Hoffmann / Illustrated by Maurice Sendak or Susan Jeffers
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Magical and ornate — sugarplums, toy soldiers, and the Snow Queen’s palace.
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Dream Snow – Eric Carle
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A farmer dreams of snow falling over his animals — bright collage textures and gentle spirit.
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Merry Christmas, Curious George – Margret & H.A. Rey
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Whimsical and family-friendly — candy canes, gift wrapping, and festive fun.
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Bear Stays Up for Christmas – Karma Wilson
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The lovable bear tries to stay awake — heartwarming and full of cozy friendship.
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The Christmas Wish – Lori Evert
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Scandinavian-style photography — reindeer, red cloaks, snowy pine forests.
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Snowmen at Christmas – Caralyn & Mark Buehner
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A fun story about snowmen celebrating the holiday — glowing snow, scarves, and laughter.
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🏡 Cozy Classics & Winter Tales
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Little Women – Louisa May Alcott
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The warm glow of a Christmas hearth and family gathering — timeless, gentle beauty.
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The Long Winter – Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Pioneer resilience and candlelit warmth in a blizzard.
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The Snow Queen – Hans Christian Andersen
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Frost, ice, and courage — perfect for crystalline, sparkly décor.
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Extra Yarn – Mac Barnett
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Bright yarns transforming a gray town — perfect for textile- or color-based displays.
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Grandmother Winter – Phyllis Root
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Folk-inspired imagery of spinning feathers into snow — gentle, feminine, and seasonal.
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✨ Bonus Picks (Global & Modern Magic)
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