The 12 Days of Jolabokaflod




The 12 Days of Jolabokaflod
Bring the cozy magic of Iceland’s Jolabokaflod (“The Christmas Book Flood”) into your classroom or home with this joyful 12 Days of Jolabokaflod Book Countdown! Each day invites students to unwrap a new winter or holiday read—such as The Snowy Day, The Mitten, The Snowman, Snowflake Bentley, Owl Moon, Over and Under, The Gingerbread Baby, The Polar Express, and more—paired with simple, memorable activities that make the season sparkle.
This resource includes:
• Daily book Clues that introduce each day’s featured story
• Hands-on seasonal activities including creating outdoor ice ornaments to celebrate snowy stories, mixing Grinchy green playdough for a playful sensory day, creating “owly” snacks to enjoy with Owl Moon, listening to selections from The Nutcracker while creating your own mini nutcracker, and designing paper gingerbread houses to build a charming classroom GingerVillage for Jan Brett’s Gingerbaby.
• Easy Printables and Step-by-step instructions for craft and treat ideas that bring each book to life with minimal prep
• Book List for flexible planning ideal for literacy centers, literacy celebrations, countdown displays, or family reading traditions
Whether you’re building a magical December countdown in the classroom or creating warm reading traditions at home, the 12 Days of Jolabokaflod Book Countdown fills the season with joy, creativity, and book-loving wonder. Let’s celebrate Reading—and Merry Reading Christmas!