Embark on a festive journey with these Christmas books for kids. From classic tales to whimsical adventures, capture the magic of the season.
The Best Christmas Books for Children
Season’s Greetings! If you’re looking for some enchanting and heartwarming books to share with your little ones this Christmas, I have a collection of timeless tales that will spark the festive spirit in them. You can enjoy stories like the magical Polar Express journey or the classic tale of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, each book opening a door to a world of wonder and joy. Imagine snuggling up with your family, sipping hot cocoa, and reading the captivating stories that make Christmas truly magical. Let’s celebrate the gift of storytelling and create lasting memories this holiday season.
A young boy goes on a magical journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve and makes a wish in Polar Express. This is a classic story of wonder, faith, and imagination, with beautiful illustrations by the author and Caldecott Medal winner Chris Van Allsburg. You can share this festive and heartwarming book with your family this holiday season. It also comes with a keepsake ornament to decorate your tree.
Join the grumpy Grinch as he tries to steal Christmas from the Whos in How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. This is a timeless tale of how the true meaning of the holiday melts his cold heart. With clever rhymes, colorful illustrations, and a heartwarming message, this book is a classic treasure that will charm readers of all ages. You can enjoy this festive story with your family, whether you prefer the original or the movie adaptations.
Meet a little red sleigh who has a big dream in Little Red Sleigh. This picture book tells the story of how she overcomes obstacles and doubts with the help of some friends, and hopes to become Santa’s big red sleigh someday. This book is full of holiday magic and winter joy, and it will encourage readers of all ages to believe in themselves and their dreams. You can share this heartwarming book with your children this Christmas.
Celebrate the holiday season with a cheerful narwhal and his skeptical jellyfish friend in Happy Narwhalidays by Ben Clanton. This book is the fifth installment in the popular Narwhal and Jelly series, featuring their whimsical adventures. In this book, they welcome the Merry Mermicorn, a mythical creature that is part mermaid and part unicorn, and enjoy some cozy activities like reading, singing, partying, and eating warm waffle pudding. This book is full of humor, friendship, and whimsy that will delight readers of all ages.
Follow the beloved Rudolph and his shiny red nose in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. This Little Golden Book retells the story of the 1964 TV special, featuring how Rudolph saves Christmas with his special gift. With colorful illustrations and a heartwarming message, this book is a perfect gift for children of all ages. You can share this festive and classic tale with your little ones this holiday season.
If you’re looking for a festive and fun board book to share with your little ones this holiday season, look no further than Llama Llama Jingle Bells. This book features the adorable Llama Llama and his friends as they celebrate Christmas with gifts, songs, and cookies. The book has simple and catchy rhymes that are perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The book is also illustrated by the author, Anna Dewdney, who was a teacher, mother, and advocate of reading to children.
Share a festive and heartwarming tale with your little ones this holiday season with The Poky Little Puppy’s First Christmas. This charming picture book follows the adventures of a curious puppy who learns about the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the classic Little Golden Books character, this story has colorful illustrations and gentle messages of kindness and generosity. You’ll love reading this book with your children, whether you’re a longtime fan of the Poky Little Puppy or meeting him for the first time.
Treat your loved ones to a fun and festive gift with this book. Cajun Night Before Christmas is a humorous and charming adaptation of the classic poem, with a Louisiana twist. The author writes in a Cajun dialect and provides colorful illustrations that capture the culture and traditions of the region. This book is part of a series that celebrates different cultures and traditions around the world.
Enjoy a collection of traditional tales, classic rhymes, and cherished songs and carols with your family with A Treasury of Christmas Stories and Songs. This hardcover book has beautiful illustrations that capture the magic of Christmas. You can read stories like The First Christmas, The Nutcracker, and The Night Before Christmas, or sing songs like Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. This book is part of the Treasury to Share series, which has other books for different occasions and themes. It’s a perfect way to bond with your child through family story time and holiday experiences, while fostering a love for books and reading.
Relive the classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas with this Little Golden Book adaptation. The book retells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of Halloween Town, who discovers Christmas Town and tries to take over a new holiday. The book has quirky illustrations by Jeannette Arroyo that capture the spooky and whimsical atmosphere of the movie. The book is suitable for Disney fans ages 2 to 5 and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages.
Read a festive and fun book with your kids this holiday season with 5 More Sleeps ’til Christmas by Jimmy Fallon. This picture book captures the excitement and anticipation of counting down the days until Santa arrives. The book has humorous rhymes and lively illustrations that will make you and your children laugh and smile. It’s a perfect gift for fans of The Tonight Show host and his previous best-selling books.