Christmas is here!
It is always an exciting time for the kids as they get along and have a fun holiday on Christmas break. Waiting for their gifts from Santa, decorating the Christmas tree, baking some gingerbread cookies, and jamming on some Christmas melodies are some of the activities our kids love to do during this Christmas break.

Holidays are the best time to bond with the kids, spending some quality time with them but keeping them at bay during the holidays can be a little bit difficult. Not leaving the house to play with their friends due to the pandemic can be a real bummer.

1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Fiction)
Young minds are known to be the most mysterious places. Their imagination far exceeds our ability to understand. The same is the case with J K Rowling's writings. This book is about a school of magic and spell-craft, focusing on three kids who became best friends. The overemphasized and dramatic world of magic is something that generates a lot of interest in the kids. The fantastical, magical world coming of age, adventure-packed, and suspenseful book will ignite our young ones with a thrilling reading experience. .

2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Fiction)
Written by the American author and cartoonist Jeff Kinny, this book has a way to trigger the reader's funny bone. Believe us; the book can make your kid go up and down in laughter. While the character is portraying an imperfect figure, it helps the kids understand the importance of flaws. Their reading skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills can improve a lot. They can relate a lot to the main character, Greg, whose school life is imperfect where his actions can't help but funnily entertain you.

3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Fiction)
A classic old series of bedtime stories, loved by the kids, fits perfectly with the Christmas vibes. The book is about a lonely character Grinch, who is on a rampage of destroying everyone's Christmas by stealing their gifts. The story adds a bit of suspense and thrill to the plot. It teaches us about the tale of community, sharing happiness, and reminds us about the magical feeling of Christmas.

4. The Gift of Magi - O. Henry (Story)
Another interesting story about Christmas is The Gift of Magi. It is the story of a young couple who would be determined to buy something for their partner on Christmas. Even though they do not have enough money, they let go of their most precious possession to make the other person feel special. It is a story that reflects selfless love for each other by giving up something for love is what Christmas is all about.

5. Tharoorosaurus
The book is an unusual pick for most of us but trust us, if you are looking for something which helps you with your language and word-use, this is the one. Written by Shashi Tharoor, he is considered the wizard of words. The book shares fifty-three examples of unusual words from every letter of the alphabet. The book is a delightful collection of words that can have a long imparted profound pleasure on your mind. The essays delve into the etymology of each word and delightfully come up with anecdotes about its usage, literary citation, and nuggets of history.

Books are the best way to escape boredom, learn something new, and get lost in the world of fiction, imagination, and creativity. So pick one and spend your Christmas with a power-packed edutainment!