Best Christmas Books for Kids
20 Christmas books for kids, picked from the 56 we’ve reviewed. December reading is its own tradition — the countdown goes better with a book a night. Every pick links to our full review, with age fit and where to buy.
Falling in Christmas Eve Ann, Lin, and Clinton Adventure Book 1
Johnna L
"Falling into Christmas Eve" is about three seemingly ordinary siblings. They believed they were orphans, but they felt the King calling. They leave behind their life at Brighton orphanage to begin a quest far from everything they've ever known. Their adventure to the castle starts to teach them the
Christmas and Hanukkah (Holidays and Celebrations) by Elizabeth A. Dice
Elizabeth A. Dice
Examines how Christmas and Hanukkah are celebrated around the world; discussing the holidays' origins, histories, and common practices; and describing how geography, culture, and history influence how they are observed.
Christmas at Hogwarts (Harry Potter) by J. K. Rowling
Terry Pratchett
From J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the story of Harry Potter's first Christmas at Hogwarts, joyfully illustrated in a heartwarming picture book sure to delight readers of all ages! "Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in sev
Listen to the Music at Christmas by Mary Richards
Mary Richards
Join Pip and Sammy as they travel the world, listening to the most famous pieces of Christmas music. Meet the composers who dreamed them up and set the tone for Christmas for hundreds of years. From the exciting Sleigh Ride, to the reflective Sankta Lucia in Sweden, to the exhaultant Hark! The Heral
A Christmas Carol (Christmas Books series Book 1)
Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol - a story by Charles Dickens referring to Christmas Eve. The book was first published on December 19, 1843. Translated many times and published as A Christmas Carol or, in keeping with the original title, as a Christmas Carol in Prose.
Its Christmas, David! by David Shannon
David Shannon
David can't wait to celebrate Christmas in this board book companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic No, David! by bestselling picture-book creator David Shannon! Perfect for little troublemakers who can't wait for the holidays. It's almost Christmas and David is finding it hard to stay out o
The Christmas Owl Based on the True Story of a Little Owl Named Rockefeller
Gideon Sterer
"The story of a little owl who is found inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, her curiosity about what the holiday means, and her time spent healing with the woman who saved her life"--
My First Christmas Piano Music Easy-to-Play Holiday Songs for Kids
Emily Norris
Make Christmas extra special—and nurture your child’s piano skills—with this book of beginner-friendly holiday songs! Get into the holiday spirit with My First Christmas Piano Music, a book of popular Christmas songs from the bestselling author of the My First Piano Book series. With beginner-friend
The Berenstain Bears Night Before Christmas A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
Mike Berenstain
Ho, ho, ho! It’s Christmas Eve, and Mama wants to teach the Bears that there’s more to the holidays than just television specials. The Berenstain Bears’ Night Before Christmas, a heartwarming retelling of Clement Clark Moore’s classic Christmas tale, is an enchanting addition to this New York Times
Little Blue Trucks Christmas A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids by Alice Schertle
Alice Schertle
"Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree?"--
Olive, the Other Reindeer Book and Doll (Olive, OLIV)
Vivian Walsh
Olive the Other Reindeer, the bestselling book about an adorable dog who saves Christmas, is now paired with a delightful doll in a fun boxed set. It's the perfect gift to make anyone's Christmas merry.
The Story Orchestra The Nutcracker Press the note to hear Tchaikovskys music
Katy Flint
Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this musical retelling of The Nutcracker ballet—push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s score. It is Christmas Eve at Clara’s house. Scents of ginger, chocolate, and peppermint waft th
Decorate a Christmas Wreath with 39 Stickers
Cathy Beylon
Choose 39 stickers -- snowman, Santa, candy cane, angel, pine cone, snowflake, and more -- and apply to circle of evergreens on the inside cover.
Holidays Around the World Christmas, Childrens Christmas Book, Guided
Lisa Jackson
Christmas comes every year. Let's bake cookies, decorate the tree, give gifts, and celebrate! Holidays Around the World: Christmas gives young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 an introduction to what the holiday means and how people celebrate the season.
Childrens Christmas BookTruthy Ruthy’s Christmas Surprise
Sari Barel
Inside this delightful board book are six fun presents to open, each with a very special Christmas surprise. Five reveal an exciting toy or gift, while the final present--a silver, shiny mirror--reveals that the biggest Christmas surprise of all. Full color.
How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace
Adam Wallace
A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller "With delightful rhymes, How to Catch an Elf slots itself into place along such classics as "The Night Before Christmas."--Foreword Reviews You've been waiting all year long, and now it's finally Christmas Eve Is this the year you'll finally catch an elf? St
Our Little Adventure at Christmas Featuring Foundational Language
Tabitha Paige
Jump-start your toddler's education with vocabulary and early language concepts using this beautiful Christmas board book Created by licensed speech pathologist and watercolor artist Tabitha Paige, CCC-SLP, Our Little Adventure at Christmas takes parents and children through a sweet holiday story wi
The Night Before Christmas (Little Golden Book)
Clement Clarke Moore
Everyone's favorite Christmas-time rhyme makes the perfect giftable picture book! The classic 1949 Little Golden Book The Night Before Christmas is now available for Santa's littlest elves! With its shiny, colorful pages, this large-sized Little Golden Book is great for reading aloud as a family on
The First Christmas The Bible’s Nativity Story
N. T. Wright
Keep Jesus in the center of your family's Christmas celebration with this beautiful nativity storybook from one of the world's most loved and trusted Bible scholars, Professor N.T. Wright.
Mrs Claus and the Pirate Captain A Children’s Christmas Adventure
Carol Anne Carter
A collection of three humorous Christmas stories about Mrs Claus! If your child loves fun adventure stories, they'll love these festive read aloud Christmas tales about Mrs Claus ... Mrs Claus and the Christmas Adventure: A fun Christmas adventure for Santa Claus' wife, Mrs. Claus. As Santa Claus he