I adore Christmas picture books. Obviously, this blog is written because of a certain amount of obsession with children’s books in general – but Christmas picture books are among my absolute favorites.
We have a HUGE collection of them that I make myself box away every January and every December when we pull them out it is like unwrapping the best possible Christmas gift.
Since I read them by the stack, I thought I would share the best ones we have collected so far. These are the books that make us feel warm and happy and excited for the season.
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Very Best Christmas Picture Books by Age
Every year I buy a couple new Christmas books for our collection. Below I have listed the best of the best. The ones that we get giddy about when we unpack our Christmas boxes each December.
I have divided them into rough categories by age. The first is a section of books that are best for babies, the second for toddlers and so on. My hope is that this will make it easier for you to find new favorites to add to your collection.
It is important to note however that these categories are not meant to prevent you from reading a “preschool book” to a baby or a “baby book” to a preschooler. My children have listened to The Polar Express every single Christmas of their lives because it is my absolute favorite. My twins also still look through the Christmas board books they have technically long outgrown every year.
Similarly, I put books in the youngest age group possible based mostly on length and content, so the baby books are still wonderful for toddlers. Many of the toddler books are fun for preschoolers and so on.
These are our absolute favorites.
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7 Best Christmas Books for Babies and Up
1. One Night in Bethlehem by Jill Roman Lord
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Sweet touch-and-feel board book. Gentle introduction to the story of Christmas for infants and toddlers.
2. My First Christmas Board Book by DK Books
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Infants and Toddlers love simple point and label board books. This covers a range of typical holiday events and objects.
3. Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell
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Another book about the animals that helped to welcome baby Jesus in the stable. Beautiful illustrations and quiet text. Perfect for little readers.
4. Stable in Bethlehem: A Countdown to Christmas by Joy N. Hulme
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A sweet, sleepy board book that celebrates the simple story of Christmas in a counting format.
5. The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Christmas 123 by Eric Carle
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This is a super simple Christmas counting book featuring Eric Carle’s trademark, beautiful illustrations. Count 1 Santa all the way up 10 wrapped presents.
6. Christmas Puppy: A Wag My Tail Book
by Salina Yoon
In my opinion, Salina Yoon is the queen of board books. Her books always have a fun way to interact or feel or play. This one has a textured tail that you can wag by pulling on the tab. The book feels sturdy and ready for little hands to play. The text is brief but cute and playful. This is one they’ll want to read again and again.
7. If Animals Celebrated Christmas
by Ann Whitford Paul and pictures by David Walker
This is another in an adorable series of “If Animal” books. The rhyming text and warm illustrations are a perfect soothing combination for a goodnight story. This one is Christmas themed with the animals doing things like hedgehogs knitting sweaters with their quills and crabs making seashell trees in the sand. Babies and toddlers who love animals will want to read this Christmas story again and again.
25 Christmas Books for Toddlers and Up
1. Musical Nativity by Usborne
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A simple version of the Nativity for young readers paired with a song on each page. This press and play book brings to life the spirit of Christmas. I wish I had found this one years ago, but it will still be a hit with my music loving preschoolers.
2. Olivia Helps with Christmas by Ian Falconer
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Getting ready for Christmas Olivia style – with lots of tangles and accidents.
3. Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
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Karma Wilson is one of our favorite authors – especially her bear series. In this story, bear attempts to stay awake for Christmas Eve with his little friends.
4. Duck and Goose: It’s Time for Christmas by Tad Hills
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Goose is busy skating and playing in the snow. Duck is left with all the work of preparing for Christmas. Colorful, silly book about getting ready for the holidays.
5. Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney
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Beloved Llama is preparing for Christmas. As with most young children, he gets impatient and overwhelmed by the holiday season. After he calms down, also like most children, he has a lovely holiday.
6. You Are My Miracle by Maryann K. Love
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Written by the same author as YOU ARE MY I LOVE YOU, this is a similar book that celebrates the simple bonds between a parent and a child.
7. Who Is Coming to Our House? By Joseph Slate
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“Who is coming to our house?” the animals ask. “Someone, someone” replies the mouse. Together they scurry about preparing for their mystery guest. Sweet story about simple preparations for Christmas and unique perspective on the Bethlehem story.
8. It’s Christmas, David! By David Shannon
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David Shannon appears to understand the toddler and preschooler sense of humor better than many. My toddlers find this hilarious.
9. Carl’s Christmas by Alexandra Day
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I love wordless books to start conversations and story telling with toddlers. Alexandra Day is a master with her Carl series. Follow this silly, lovable dog and the baby left in his charge on a Christmas Eve adventure.
10. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore Illustrated by Charles Santore
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Board book version of the classic night before Christmas poem. Award winning illustrator Santore captures the poem in brilliant fashion.
11. The Sweet Smell of Christmas by Patricia M. Scarry
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A scratch and sniff book that I read every Christmas as a child. Follow Little Bear as he bakes cookies, hangs candy canes, and finds the perfect tree. Fun book about the scents of Christmas approaching.
12. Little Rabbit’s Christmas by Harry Horse
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Such a sweet story about a little rabbit who desperately wants a red sled for Christmas. He gets his wish, but then refuses to share his new gift with anyone. When disaster strikes and his sled is broken, it is his friends who share their gifts with him. Timeless message about sharing and a look at the real meaning of Christmas.
13. Christmas Mouseling by Dori Chaconas
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A little mouseling is born on a cold winter’s night. His mother is searching for somewhere warm for them to rest. All the other animals offer their homes as they are headed off to see a king. A sweet perspective on the story of baby Jesus.
14. The Little Drummer Boy by Ezra Jack Keats
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This is a favorite Christmas book every year. Caldecott Winner, Ezra Jack Keats has softly illustrated this sweet, rhythmic carol with love. It is a gentle representation that I love and a book we can sing – which our kids love.
15. 1001 Things to Spot at Christmas by Usborne Books
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If look and find books are popular in your kids, I highly recommend this Christmas book and this series from Usborne in general. Bright, playful illustrations full of elves, pixies, and festive fun. There is so much to study, find, and enjoy on these pages.
16. Merry Christmas, BIG HUNGRY BEAR! By Don and Audrey Wood
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We adore Audrey and Don Wood’s The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear. It is one of my favorite read alouds of all time. This is a sweet adaptation for Christmas. The Little Mouse hears that the Big Hungry Bear likes Christmas presents and starts to guard his gifts. Then he learns that the Bear does not get gifts of his own. What he does with this information is wonderful and heart warming.
17. Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by Eric Litwin
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We love Pete the Cat. They are ridiculous and groovy and musical books. In the Christmas edition, Pete the Cat saves Christmas when Santa is ill and Christmas is in danger of being captured. (Free Song for Download Included)
18. Alfie’s Christmas by Shirley Hughes
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I adore all things Shirley Hughes and especially the darling and warm stories about Alfie. Follow this favorite character as he and his family prepare for the holidays. Full of relatable events and warm illustrations of a Christmas at home, this is a new favorite.
19. Santa Mouse by Michael Brown and illustrated by Elfrieda De Witt
This is a sweet little rhyming story about a lonely mouse who leaves a piece of cheese for Santa. When Santa discovers his gift he asks the mouse to be his helper. I love the adorable mouse and how full of imagination this tale is. Don’t be surprised if your kids are determined to leave a piece of cheese for Santa Mouse on Christmas Eve after you read this one.
20. Nutcracker Night
by Mireille Messier and Gabrielle Grimard
I’m always impressed when an author can take a familiar topic and put a unique twist on it. I have a lot of Nutcracker books in my Christmas book collection but none like this one. This tells the story of a little girl who goes to see the Nutcracker with her dad, nothing novel there, but it tells the story mostly through sounds. It captures the Nutcracker experience in a completely different way. The swish of her new dress. The “pickle-dee zing!” of the orchestra warming up. The sounds of the audience responding to the show. It’s a fun way to describe the experience and so child appropriate. The sparse, active text is paired with soft, warm illustrations. Together they bring to life this experience through the eyes of a child brilliantly.
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21. Bad Kitty Searching for Santa
by Nick Bruel
We didn’t discover Bad Kitty in our house until my kids were closer to 5 but I think even some older toddlers would be amused by silly Bad Kitty – preschoolers definitely. In this one (of many) Bad Kitty stories, Bad Kitty has written a letter to Santa and wants to deliver it in person. This book speaks to the confusing idea that there are “Santas” everywhere with simple text, good use of page turns and humorous illustrations. Oh Bad Kitty.
22. Cock-A-Doodle Christmas
by Will Hillenbrand
The Nativity story from the perspective of a new rooster who is learning to wake up all the farm animals. For kids who like farm animals this is a fun Christmas picture book.
23. Christmas Ahoy!
by Erin Dealey
illustrated by Kayla Stark
As a So Cal resident, I really appreciate Christmas books that aren’t set in the wintery north. It’s is so fun for kids in warmer parts of the world to see their Christmases reflected back to them. The annual boat light parade is also one of our favorite traditions. However, this book is delightful regardless of your light parade or warm Christmas familiarity. It’s charming illustrations are set to rhyming, well paced text. The author tells the story of the light parade but also nestles in counting and different kinds of boats (which are described in more detail in the backmatter). A thoroughly delightful Christmas picture book.
24. Red & Green
by Lois Ehlert
I’ve read many versions of this famous poem, but never one from a perspective of a mouse. This begins in a familiar way on a wintry night where “not a creature was stirring…” except for a mouse. Thus begins a unique perspective on not only this poem, but also on Christmas. Paired with Ehlert’s familiar bold, paper cut illustrations this is a winner.
25. Decorate the Tree!
by Amanda Jane Jones
If your kids love an interactive book then this is the ideal Christmas book to add to your collection. Readers will clap, tap, and shake their way through the brief directions on each page. The text is short, the illustrations are bright. The whole book is full of cheerful Christmas vibes. I love this one for new readers but also for toddlers and preschoolers.
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31 Christmas Books for Preschoolers and Up
1. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore and Holly Hobbie
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This is my new favorite version of this beloved story. The words are familiar, but paired with dreamlike illustrations. Our favorite part is that a little baby is also awakened by Santa appearing and follows his daddy downstairs.
2. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
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A classic and probably my favorite story for capturing the magic of Christmas. Breathtaking illustrations and delicious words.
3. An Otis Christmas by Loren Long
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The Otis books are growing into a warm and lasting series. Personally I get excited each time I find a new one. An Otis Christmas is filled with the birth of a new foal, Otis’ first ever Christmas present, and a medical emergency.
4. A Christmas for Bear by Bonny Becker
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Bear and Mouse are hopefully familiar characters in your house. We love this series. The books are all full of gentle humor and wonderful lessons in friendship. This one has those with a Christmas twist. My favorite part of these are the expressively illustrated characters.
5. I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Holly Hobbie
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We originally shared this book as part of our Holiday Travel Booklist guest post. We adore Toot and Puddle. These humorous books about two piggie friends tackle a wide range of issues in sweet ways perfect for little ones. In this tale, Puddle is cuddled up at home while Toot is off having adventures. Toot promises to be home for the holidays and despite cancelled flights and snowdrifts, he finds a way to be with his friend. This addresses many of the common winter travel troubles in a child friendly way paired with cozy, softly lit illustrations. 3+
6. Wombat Divine by Mem Fox
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Set in Australia, this is not your traditional northern hemisphere Christmas book. The animals are native to Australia and completely unique. The setting is a sunny, warm, and dusty. It is however delightful and full of Christmas spirit. Wombat loves Christmas and longs to be in the Nativity play. Will there be a part for Wombat in the play? Written by the lovely Mem Fox.
7. Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers
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This book tells the classic story of the Nutcracker with beautiful paintings. I bought this one to add to our Christmas book collection after we fell in love with it during our Nutcracker Unit.
8. Tallulah’s Nutcracker by Marilyn Singer
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Tallulah gets to be in real professional ballet production of the Nutcracker! She’s excited, even though she is only a mouse. Tallulah practices hard and feels ready for the big night. On opening night, disaster strikes and Tallulah learns that being a real ballerina isn’t being perfect, it’s getting back up when you fall.
9. Christmas in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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This is part of the My First Little House Books series which is a great way to introduce little ones to this beloved series of books. I love the sweet, simple way this family celebrates the holidays together.
10. Ninja Claus! by Arree Chung
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In this ninja adventure, Maxwell the little ninja is determined to use his skills to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. Unfortunately for him Santa has some ninja skills of his own. If you love the other ninja books like my twins do this one does not disappoint.
11. Angelina’s Christmas by Katharine Holabird
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My daughter took a real liking to Angelina when she was 4, so when I discovered this I knew it needed to go on our list. Angelina Ballerina spreads some Christmas cheer to a lonely retired mailman in this sweet Christmas story. It is a sweet story about the Christmas spirit, but my favorite part is the illustrations. Helen Craig has beautifully captured the warmth of the season. The snow flecked town with lights warming the houses or the family gathered around a warm table to make cookies are careful reflections of the light that Christmas exudes.
12. 12 Days of Christmas by Rachel Isadora
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A beautiful version of this classic song set in Africa. Unique and interesting. Much like the THIS IS A TREE song, Isadora depicts a unique and interesting version with rebus style pictures for young readers to help follow along. Our kids want to read it again and again.
13. I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo
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My toddlers are addicted to the I Spy books so I’m pretty thrilled to share a Christmas version with them. Christmas themed photos full of treasures to explore.
14. Georgie the Gingerbread Fairy by Lara Ede and Tim Bugbird
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This book was recommended to me when we did the 10 Days of Kid-Made Ornaments Inspired by Books series last December. Our twins were deep in their fairy obsession, so I immediately added this to our to-read list. It is a fun book about a fairy who runs a gingerbread store until another fairy shows up with a glittery plastic store. The message in the end is that both can have value and more old fashioned ideas, like gingerbread, need not be replaced entirely. As a girl who likes her old fashioned, simple Christmas I loved the fairy infused message.
15. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
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Classic Christmas book and movie, this is likely in most Christmas book piles. The Grinch is taught a lesson by Cindy Lou and the Whos in Whoville about the true meaning of Christmas.
16. The Last Christmas Tree by Stephen Krensky
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A Christmas tree lot is bursting with trees but none are more excited about the season than a tiny, pathetic tree. Days go by and no one notices the tree. Christmas Eve it is deserted and alone until suddenly it is picked and placed in a sled. Beautifully illustrated and full of Christmas spirit. 3+
17. The Princess and the Christmas Rescue By Caryl Hart
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A princess who tinkers and saves Christmas? Hard to beat. We loved the feisty princess character and gentle digs at other princess stories. The rhyming text and bright illustrations are also fun and spirited. A romping Christmas tale.
18. The Nativity by Cynthia Rylant
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This is a stunning rendition of the Christmas story. The painted illustrations are really a work of art. I think you can use this one as a wordless book, even though the scripture text is included, because the illustrations carry you through the story so well. Either way it is a wonderful tradition version of the Christmas story.
19. Eloise Decorates for Christmas by Kay Thompson
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We found this in the easy reader section and it was great for my first grade early readers, but would also be a fun book to read aloud with preschoolers. Eloise is ever full of spunk and in this one, Christmas spirit.
20. The Nutcracker in Harlem by T. E. McMorrow
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I love this beautiful re-imagined version of the nutcracker set in the jazz age in New York City. The vibrant images and text are full of the zest and vibe of the time period. A great one to compare with other versions of the tale.
21. Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares
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This stunning and moving story was one of my new favorite Christmas books in 2017. It is about two birds who live in a huge tree and get separated when one day it gets carted off to New York City to be the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. Truly is has everything; action, adventure, love, and so much heart.
22. The Broken Ornament by Tony DiTerlizzi
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Part magical fairy drizzled tale, part heartwarming story about a little boy learning the true meaning of Christmas, this is a fun new tale to add to your Christmas collection in 2018. How do you replace something irreplaceable? What do you do when saying sorry isn’t really enough? What makes a Christmas truly magical? This book answers questions big and small. I think the part my kids loved the most however are the larger than life scenes that take over Jack’s living room and the pages of this book. Illustrated in a style that isn’t quite one I adore, the pictures are nonetheless bursting with rich fantasy and imagination.
23. The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie dePaola
I love learning about other cultures’ Christmas traditions and stories and this is just that – an Italian Christmas story. It is the story of cranky Old Befana who encounters the three wise men. It is a different perspective on the story of Christmas and Epiphany. Beautifully illustrated with dePaola’s classic style and well written in a voice that is great for reading aloud. A great one to add to your Christmas collection.
24. Christmas Tree Book by Tomie dePaola
I learned so much about Christmas Trees from this book. This is essentially a conversation between a little boy and his family about the tradition of Christmas Trees. Where did they come from? When did we start using tree stands? How they were originally decorated and when that changed? It is easily readable and answers questions about Christmas you probably didn’t even know you had. A great book to share with curious kids at Christmas time.
25. I Love You More Than Christmas written by Ellie Hattie illustrated by Tim Warnes
The bear family is getting ready for Christmas in this darling new Christmas book. Mommy Bear sings about all the things she loves about Christmas but keeps getting interrupted before she can sing what she loves even more. A Christmas story full of Christmas trees and carolers, family time and lots of decorating. The pictures are adorable. The animals are too cute and the whole book is full of the warmth and joy of Christmas. At the end of the day when Little Bear is all tucked into bed, the family reminds each other that love is at the heart of it all.
26. Meerkat Christmas
by Emily Gravett
Sunny the Meerkat is getting ready for Christmas in the Kalahari when he reads a magazine about what a “perfect” Christmas should have. HIs sandy, sunny Christmas doesn’t look “right” so he sets off to find the Perfect Christmas. This book is for every child who lives somewhere that doesn’t look like the Christmas traditionally pictured in movies and books. For those of us with palm trees and sunshine outside or desert or whatever else, Meerkat’s search and his ultimate discovery will touch your heart. As a bonus, Meerkat sends his family cards from each of his destinations and they pop out on the page like the letters delivered in the JOLLY POSTMAN classic. A warm Christmas story that shows us that Christmas can be perfect anywhere.
27. The Twelve Unicorns of Christmas
by Timothy Knapman and Ada Grey
Calling all unicorn fans! This is adorable. It plays on the Twelve Days of Christmas song, but without the repetitiveness of the actual song. Instead it counts through the holiday season with family fun and traditional activities but with a little unicorn mischief and flair along the way. Cheerful and full of holiday cheer, despite the pastel palette, this is sure to please unicorn fans everywhere at Christmastime.
28. Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas
by Susanne Lang
illustrated by Max Lang
The hilarious Grumpy Monkey is back. It’s Christmas time and everyone is excited, except for Grumpy Monkey who just doesn’t understand what the big deal is about Christmas. It doesn’t sound like a reason to celebrate to him.
29. Santa Jaws
by Bridget Heos
illustrated by Galia Bernstein
Have a shark fan? This is the Christmas book to add to your collection this year. This is not the next greatest Christmas picture book, but it is super cute. Rhyming text, cute Christmas underwater story, and lots of sharks of all kinds.
30. Elves are the Worst!
by Alex Willan
The latest in this series is Christmas themed and as hilarious as the rest. As with all the books in the series, Gilbert the Goblin is underwhelmed by other magical creatures. In this case, he just doesn’t get what’s so great about elves. He infiltrates Santa’s Workshop to prove he’s just as good as any elf. This is such a fun book. The snappy text is hilarious. The illustrations just add to the humor. A silly read aloud for any kid who loves a good giggle at Christmastime.
31. Dasher
by Matt Tavares
This is easily one of the most beautiful Christmas books I’ve seen in the last decade. It is the imagined origin story for Dasher and how the reindeer came to work for Santa. Dasher is a daring and determined heroine. The story is heartbreaking, inventive and filled with action. I absolutely love this addition to our Christmas collection. (And don’t miss the sequel: DASHER CAN’T WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS)
13 Christmas Books for Kindergarten and Up
1. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Allan Ahlbers and Janet Ahlberg
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The jolly postman is busy following his route through fairy tales to deliver holiday cards and messages. I have a vivid memory of my third grade teacher reading this aloud to our class so it’s safe to say I feel in love with this one a long time ago. Our twins love taking out the little cards and notes and finding characters they recognize.
2. The Christmas Giant by Steve Light
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Steve Light is one of those authors that can’t seem to do wrong in my book. In this lovely tale, the giant and elf that are in charge of creating Christmas wrapping paper (apparently that’s a job) are down because their job for the year is done. Santa decides to put them in charge of growing the holiday tree for Christmastown which turns out to be a complicated and sometimes hazardous job.
3. The Carpenter’s Gift by David Rubel
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This book tells the story of the first tree in Rockefeller Center. It is a beautiful story about hope and Christmas that I discovered a few years ago. I shared it with our kids for the first time after their first New York adventure and it inspired our Kid-Made Ornament one year.
4. The Beautiful Christmas Tree by Charlotte Zolotow
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This is a book from my Christmases as a child. It is a beautiful message about the basic goodness of people. It follows Mr. Crockett who rescues a scrawny, Charlie Brown-esque tree and patiently nurtures into a beautiful, vibrant pine.
5. The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett
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Jan Brett has an interesting take on Santa’s reindeer. In her tale, it is Little Teeka’s job to get the reindeers ready for Santa’s important night. Clever and beautifully illustrated.
6. The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell
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A wonderful gift about gift giving. Mooch the cat is attempting to figure out what to give his friend Earl the dog who has everything. It’s a good message about commercialism and what a “gift” really can mean.
8. The Christmas Story by Robert Sabuda
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If you are looking for a beautiful interpretation of the Christmas story I don’t think you can do better than this stunning pop-up book. Sabuda, the masterful creator of America the Beautiful and The 12 Days of Christmas, tells the story of the birth of Jesus with six splendid pop up scenes. The illustrations are created with stark white and flourishes of gold foil that are bold against the backdrops. The detail and fullness of each scene brings the Nativity to life in this book that is sure to become a family holiday treasure in homes around the world.
9. An Ellis Island Christmas by Maxinne Rhea Leighton
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A little girl travels across the ocean with her mom and siblings to join their father in America in this richly told Christmas tale. The story is primarily about immigration, but there is a Christmas flavor to it especially at the end. I added this one to our collection after we took our first graders to Ellis Island while we were living in New York City. It is a beautifully told and illustrated story about immigration that would be lovely any time of the year, but I love the diversity and history it adds to our Christmas collection.
10. A World of Cookies for Santa by M. E. Furman
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My twins love books that give them glimpses of other cultures. This new Christmas book was released in October 2017 and it takes you around the world. It has tons of interesting information about different Christmas traditions, yummy sounding cookie recipes and illustrations that make me want to cuddle up by the Christmas tree lights.
11. Christmas Mice by Bethany Roberts
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If you are looking for a true easy reader for a new reader, this is a great Christmas one. There are a few beginner books about these mice but this one is a cute story about Christmas with sparse text and great visual cues.
12. Waltz of the Snowflakes by Elly Mackay
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This is one of the most stunning books on this list. It is the wordless tale of a little girl who is grumpy about going to see the Nutcracker and is completely transformed by the experience. It is visually spectacular and wonderfully layered. I think you could look at this with preschoolers, but a lot of the story and nuance would probably be missed.
13. Angela’s Christmas or Angela and the Baby Jesus
by Frank McCourt
illustrated by Raul Colon
A little girl named Angela sees the baby Jesus doll in the Nativity outside of her church and worries that he is cold. She decides to bring him home to warm him up. Longer text and muted illustrations give this book an older feeling and target an older audience, but that doesn’t make it any less warm hearted. This book is now a film on NETFLIX and I can see why. It is an Irish tale full of gentle humor, big family warmth, and Christmas spirit.
Love these books, cant find the suggestions for new or beginning readers? Help!
Hey Vivian – gift ideas? that post is here: https://www.mystorytimecorner.com/gifts-for-new-readers/
I also highly recommend these books for really new readers: https://www.mystorytimecorner.com/books-new-readers-can-actually-read/
Let me know if you have any other trouble!