Check It Out

Books recommended for young readers by Ilene Abramson, senior librarian for the children’s literature department, Los Angeles Public Library:

Merry Christmas from the children’s literature department of the Los Angeles Public Library!

Preschool to kindergarten: “One Christmas Dawn,” by Candice F. Ransom, illustrated by Peter Fiore

This story about a bitterly cold winter in the mountains of Virginia finds a girl hoping her father makes it home for the holidays.

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First grade: “The Trees of the Dancing Goats,” by Patricia Polacco

A Jewish family brings Christmas cheer to neighbors who have come down with scarlet fever and cannot celebrate the holiday season.

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Second and third grade: “Feliz Nochebuena, Feliz Navidad,” by Maricel Presilla, illustrated by Ismael Espinosa Ferrer

Caribbean customs and recipes.

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Fourth and fifth grade: “Christmas Fun,” by Deri Robins

Kids will enjoy these easy Christmas card, tree ornament and cooking projects.

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Everyone: “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” by Anne Geddes

Dozens of adorable babies illustrate this cute version of the classic song.

Storytime

Some of the books to be read on KCET’s “Storytime,” Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

* “Baby Rattlesnake,” by Te Ata and Lynn Moroney

A young rattlesnake uses his rattle unwisely. Themes: family, responsibility, feeling and comfort.

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* “Ruby, the Copy Cat,” by Peggy Rathmann

The new girl in school tries to fit in by copying everything a friend does. Themes: sharing, cause and effect.

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* “The Wolf’s Chicken Stew,” by Keiko Kasza

A wolf wants chickens for stew but makes friends instead. Themes: sharing, cause and effect.