Let the holidays begin!
From the classics to new and popular, Children's Books for Christmas gives you the best selection to gift to a family or for your own household! You'll see books you were read as child such as How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Night Before Christmas, The Christmas Boot, and more! But you'll also see popular new titles for the little ones with beloved characters like Peppa the Pig and Baby Shark.
With the modern age we are in, Santa Claus and holiday traditions may be more and more confusing for children. We've also included books that will help answer some hard questions the little ones are asking such as “How will Santa know we moved?”.
Use this book lists as the perfect gift guide for the Christmas holiday!
children's Books for christmas
Night Before Christmas Hardcover: The Classic Edition, the New York Times Bestseller (Christmas Book) (Classic)
by Clement Moore - Charles Santore
The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the original poem written by Clement C. Moore this holiday season with the #1 New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem.
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…
Snow Globe Wishes
by Erin Dealey - Claire Shorrock
2019 Top 20 Goodreads Choice Awards.
As the worst snow storm of the year rolls in, one family hunkers down together in a cozy blanket fort for the night. A lyrical holiday story about wishes and community and snow--lots and lots of snow.
Elbow Grease Saves Christmas
by John Cena - Dave Aikins
The little monster truck who never gives up swoops in and saves Christmas! This specialty board book in John Cena's #1 New York Times bestselling series is a perfect stocking stuffer.
'Tis the season for holiday fun at the junkyard with Elbow Grease and his monster truck family! But when a blizzard blows in on Christmas Eve, how will Santa find them? Elbow Grease must figure out a way to make this Christmas the brightest one yet.
Merry Christmas, Peppa! (Peppa Pig)
by Eone Eone - Melanie McFadyen
Celebrate Christmas with Peppa and her friends in this adorably sweet 8x8 storybook, complete with a glitter cover! Based on the hit TV show as seen on Nick Jr.
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?
by Mac Barnett - Jon Klassen
The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question.
When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there's no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the faucet? What happens once he's inside?
Pick a Pine Tree
by Patricia Toht - Jarvis Jarvis
A festive read-aloud brimming with all the joy and excitement of Christmastime -- beginning, of course, with picking out a tree!
Part of the magic of the Christmas season stems from the traditions that families and friends take part in every year: hanging up stockings; putting lights in the windows; and, one of the most important of all, picking out and taking home the Christmas tree.
Princess Posey and the Christmas Magic
by Stephanie Greene
Time for Posey to add some pink magic to the holidays in the seventh book of the Princess Posey chapter book series!
Posey would love to have a real magic wand for Christmas, but she knows she did something that might make Santa skip her house altogether! Does the Pink Princess have enough magic to tell her mom and come clean before Christmas Day?
Filled with the charm and humor Posey is known for plus a few extra dashes of the kindness of the season, this beginning chapter book will be perfect for every first-grader's stocking.
The Christmas Wish
by Lori Evert - Per Breiehagen
Celebrate the season with this New York Times bestselling wintry tale that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor all winter long!
Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves.So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. A generous trim-size, matte cover, extraordinary photographs, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season.
The Little Reindeer
by Nicola Killen - Nicola Killen
A HORN BOOK HOLIDAY HIGH NOTE
An enchanting Christmas story about a magical yet unlikely friendship between a little girl and a lost reindeer sure to be a Christmas classic lovingly told and illustrated with red foil highlights and interactive die cuts.
When a jingling sound wakes her from her sleep, a little girl's dreams come true when she meets a lost reindeer in the forest. They set off on a magical adventure and it becomes a Christmas never to forget. Nicola Killen's evocative illustrations are sure to enchant in this beautiful book with die cut pages, foil, and flashes of festive red.
A Tuba Christmas
by Helen L Wilbur - Mary Reaves Uhles
With a family that loves music as much as hers does, it was only a matter of time before it was Ava's turn to pick out an instrument. Her mother plays the piano, her father plays the violin, and one brother plays the cello while the other plays the clarinet. As soon as Ava selects an instrument, she will be able to join them as they practice for the annual holiday concert.
The Night Before Christmas, Will Santa Know That We've Moved?
by S Alston - Nadya Shinkar
2023 Reader's Favorite Silver Award Medal Winner - Children's Audio Books
If you have moved house in the last year and have young children, no doubt this is a question you have heard. But how do you answer this question? The excitement of Santa is wonderful, but is Christmas really just about getting presents?
Polar Express: A Christmas Holiday
by Chris Van Allsburg - Chris Van Allsburg
This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those--of any age--who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer's silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament.
A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . .Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.
Baby Shark: Merry Christmas, Baby Shark!: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids [With Stickers and Gift Wrap and a Letter to Santa]
by Pinkfong Pinkfong
This official Pinkfong Baby Shark storybook includes gift wrap, stickers, and a letter to Santa and is perfect for sharing with the Baby Shark fan in your life!
It's Christmas Eve, but Baby Shark can't sleep--he is too excited! But little does he know, in his dreams awaits a winter wonderland where Baby Shark will meet Santa and his magical elves.
Stick Man
by Julia Donaldson - Axel Scheffler
Stick Man lives in the family tree. With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But one day, Stick Man is carried off by a mischievous dog who wants to play fetch! Things go from bad to worse as Stick Man is carried farther and farther away from home. Lonely and lost, Stick Man desperately wants to get home to be with his family for Christmas. And when he helps Santa Claus out of a bind, he finds the perfect ticket home!
Santa in the City
by Tiffany D Jackson - Reggie Brown
A little girl's belief in Santa is restored in this ode to the magic of Christmas. This is a holiday gift readers will treasure for years to come!
It's two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried that Santa might not be able to visit her--after all, as a city kid, she doesn't have a chimney for him to come down and none of the parking spots on her block could fit a sleigh, let alone eight reindeer! But with a little help from her family, community, and Santa himself, Deja discovers that the Christmas spirit is alive and well in her city.
Beach Santa
by M B Paradise - Jay Asch - Erin McGrane
Ever wonder what happens on the night AFTER Christmas? You guessed it, Santa is exhausted and needs a vacation! As he heads south for some fun in the sun, he's focused on three things: catching up on sleep, catching waves, and catching a fish. But, as he finally dips his toes in the water, he catches wind about kids in need, and Santa jumps into action! He enlists the help of some old friends. In doing so, Santa ultimately ends up catching something...but it may not be what you think.
Christmas Boot
by Lisa Wheeler - Jerry Pinkney
In the spirit of Christmas classics The Polar Express and The Night Before Christmas comes a holiday tale about the magic of Santa, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney
Lonely Hannah is delighted to discover a warm black boot as she gathers kindling in the forest. A poor woman, she doesn't have proper shoes on her cold feet. "Glory be! I only wish I had your mate," she says to the boot, and the next morning, to her great surprise, there is not just one boot but two sitting by her bed! More wishes bring even better gifts--but the best is still to come: A visitor arrives at her door--a man with a big white beard, wearing a red suit and only one boot. Who could this magical visitor be? Santa Claus, of course!
Little Santa
by Jon Agee
Ever wonder what Santa was like as a child? Award-winning author/illustrator Jon Agee brings us the funny, playful answer in this Christmas picture book destined to become a classic.
Little Santa loves the North Pole. The rest of his family? Not so much. So, when they decide to move to Florida, Santa is miserable. Lucky for him, a blizzard foils their plans. The only way out of the house is up the chimney. Up goes Santa, to look for help, and along the way, he meets a reindeer and a large group of elves, who are more than eager to join in the rescue!
Mary Engelbreit's a Merry Little Christmas Board Book: Celebrate from A to Z: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
by Mary Engelbreit
Celebrate the Christmas season from A to Z with this delightful board book edition of Mary Engelbreit's New York Times bestseller A Merry Little Christmas.
With angels atop trees, bows tied around presents, and cookies from grandma, Gregory Mouse's cheery family celebrates the holidays by sleigh-riding through the ABCs.
Christmas in the Barn: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
by Margaret Wise Brown - Anna Dewdney
From the bestselling author of classics like Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny comes a Christmas story sure to delight generations of new readers, reillustrated in 2016 by the beloved Llama Llama creator, Anna Dewdney.
Christmas in the Barn tells a childlike interpretation of the Nativity story with all-new full-color illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Anna Dewdney, creator of the Llama Llama series.
The Mitten
by Jan Brett
In this bestselling modern classic, a young boy's lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brett's beautiful retelling is a family favorite and the board book edition is the perfect gift for the youngest readers.
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing.
One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki's snowy outing in the borders of each page.
The Hat
by Jan Brett
When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes his nose in. He tries to pull it out, but the stocking gets stuck on his prickles -- and the fun begins.
A mother hen comes by, then a noisy goose, a talkative barn cat, a playful farm dog, a mama pig and her piglets, and a pony. They all laugh at Hedgie, especially when he pretends he's wearing a new hat. But in the end, it is clever Hedgie who has the last laugh.
The Late Christmas Wish
by G L Stone
A magical Christmas book, written in beautiful, heartfelt rhyme by G. L. Stone. This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share during those December nights. The heart warming, page turning story is based on a child's late Christmas wish of wanting to lead Santa at the front of his sleigh. With dreamy illustrations and a tale for the whole family to fall in love with.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
by Dr Seuss Dr Seuss
Everybody's favorite Christmas grouch celebrates forty "grinchily" gorgeous years! Here is the classic Suessian tale of how the Grinch attempted to take Christmas away from the Who's down in Who-ville.
Santa Camp
by Michael Strobl - Marcin Piwowarski
With a truly unique premise, Michael Strobl's SANTA CAMP is laugh-out-loud funny -- Aimee Jodoin for IndieReader
Have you ever wondered if Santa and the Tooth Fairy would show up at your house on the same night or who would replace Santa if he retired? Well, wonder no more. This soon-to-be classic Christmas story starts with an impish young boy, Nate, losing a tooth on Christmas Eve. When Santa and the Tooth Fairy arrive, Nate learns some shocking news about the couple. He also learns that the jolly old elf plans to retire, and Nate will have a chance to become the next Santa.
Red and Lulu
by Matt Tavares - Matt Tavares
Separation and miles cannot keep a determined cardinal from his loved one in an ode to serendipity and belief that is destined to be a Christmas classic.
Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. But one day, something unthinkable happens, and Red and Lulu are separated.
Elf on the Shelf: Meet the Scout Elves
by Alexandra West - The Lumistella Company
Discover new and old friends as you take a tour around the North Pole, meet the special Scout Elves, and learn about everything they do!
A beloved part of family traditions across the world, Elf on the Shelf is among the top three most-recognized holiday character in the US, along with Rudolph and Santa Claus himself.