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Our Favorite Christmas Books for Kids

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We love Christmas. The stories that have been written about Christmas are magical. We love Christmas books for kids so much, that many of us have a Christmas book advent.

This book advent is a highlight of our kids' season. It also provides us with a moment each day to slow down and read to our kids.

A woman sits on a sofa, reading a colorful book with two young girls. One girl is engaged, pointing at the book, while the other listens attentively. The room is cozy with soft lighting and a fluffy blanket.

The Christmas season is often such a whirlwind, these moments are important to share with our little ones. If you are looking for some meaningful Christmas books for kids, we have some suggestions, but there are so many out there! Here is a list of just some of our favorites.

Christmas Books for Kids

Book cover of "Snowmen at Christmas" by Caralyn Buehner, illustrated by Mark Buehner. Features smiling snowmen with snow-covered houses and Christmas lights in the background. The sky is a gradient from blue to purple.

Snowmen at Christmas

By: Caralyn Buehner

This story imagines what snowmen do to celebrate Christmas after everyone goes to sleep. With enchanting illustrations and a playful narrative, it captures the magic of the holiday season from a snowman’s perspective.

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A snowy village scene with a woman and child walking toward a log cabin. The book cover reads "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" by Susan Wojciechowski, illustrated by P.J. Lynch. Deluxe 20th Anniversary Edition.

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

By: Susan Wojciechowski

Jonathan Toomey, a grumpy woodcarver, is hired to carve a nativity set for a widow and her son. Through their interactions, he rediscovers the joy of Christmas and heals from his past grief.

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Cover of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Full Color Edition by Dr. Seuss. The Grinch is shown standing next to a decorated Christmas tree and presents, with a mischievous expression. The background is red.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

By: Dr. Seuss

The Grinch, a bitter creature who hates Christmas, decides to steal the holiday from the Whos in Whoville. However, he learns that Christmas is about more than just presents when he witnesses the Whos’ joyful spirit despite his efforts.

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If your kids love How the Grinch Stole Christmas, you’ve got to check out this Grinch Kid Book Club! It’s full of fun ideas to bring the story to life, like crafts, snacks, and even some cute discussion prompts. We had so much fun with it, and it’s such a great way to make reading together even more special during the holidays!

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A dark green book cover with gold text reading "I Believe In Santa Claus" and a small gold gift icon underneath. The cover is bordered with a dashed line design.

I Believe in Santa Claus

By: Diane G. Adamson

This story explains the symbolic connections between Santa Claus and the true meaning of Christmas. It’s a thoughtful book that blends the magical traditions of Santa with the deeper Christian aspects of the holiday.

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Cover of "Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree" by Robert Barry. It features a tall Christmas tree in a grand room with red curtains. An elderly man and a woman are trimming the tree, surrounded by festive decor.

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

By: Robert Barry

Mr. Willowby gets a Christmas tree that’s too tall for his house, and as pieces of the tree are trimmed and passed along, they bring Christmas cheer to many different homes. This classic, rhyming story shares the joy of giving and holiday spirit.

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Cover of "The Animals' Christmas Eve," featuring various animals like a horse, cow, sheep, and dog gathered under a barn roof, gazing at a starry night sky with snow-covered trees in the background. Red border with illustrations on the side.

The Animals' Christmas Eve

By: Gale Wiersum

Told in simple rhymes, this story imagines the animals in the stable recounting the night of Jesus’ birth. It’s a sweet, faith-based tale that introduces young readers to the Nativity story.

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A children's book cover titled "Shhh!" features Santa Claus with his finger to his lips, suggesting silence. A gift wrapped in red paper with a yellow ribbon is visible in the lower left corner. The authors' names are Julie Sykes and Tim Warnes.

Shhh!

By: Julie Sykes

In this story, children are asked to be quiet as they tiptoe through the house on Christmas Eve to avoid waking Santa Claus. It’s an interactive and suspenseful book, perfect for capturing the anticipation of Christmas.

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Illustrated book cover featuring a bear surrounded by various animals, including a rabbit, bird, and badger, in a snowy setting. The title reads "Bear Stays Up for Christmas" with festive decorations.

Bear Stays Up for Christmas

By: Karma Wilson

Bear, who usually hibernates during winter, stays up with his friends to experience Christmas for the first time. This heartwarming tale about friendship and holiday cheer is filled with gentle humor and rhyming text.

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Illustrated book cover featuring a child riding a reindeer. The title "Last Stop on the Reindeer Express" is in the center. The design includes geometric patterns, snowy landscapes, and festive decorations in a red, green, and blue color scheme.

Last Stop on the Reindeer Express

By: Maudie Powell-Tuck

A little girl takes a magical journey on the Reindeer Express to deliver a gift to her far-away grandfather. The beautifully illustrated book is full of lift-the-flap surprises and captures the theme of love and connection during the holidays.

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Cover of the book "The Forgotten Carols" by Michael McLean, featuring a decorated Christmas tree illustration. A gold sticker on the cover mentions a full-length music CD inside.

The Forgotten Carols

By: Michael McLean

A nurse learns the true meaning of Christmas when she encounters an elderly man who shares "forgotten" carols—songs from the perspectives of people often overlooked in the Nativity story. This touching tale blends music and faith with a message of hope and redemption.

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Cover of "The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale" by Angela Elwell Hunt, featuring an illustration of three men chopping trees under a blue sky. Illustration by Tim Jonke.

The Tale of Three Trees

By: Angela Elwell Hunt

This folktale follows three trees with big dreams—one becomes a manger, one a fishing boat, and one a cross—each playing a significant role in the life of Jesus. The story beautifully weaves together themes of purpose and faith

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Cover of "The Night Before Christmas" pop-up book by Robert Sabuda. Features white silhouettes of reindeer running across a dark blue background, with a red border on the left.

The Night Before Christmas Pop-up

By: Clement Clarke Moore

This intricate pop-up version of the classic Christmas poem brings the holiday magic to life with stunning paper engineering. It’s a visually captivating and interactive experience that enhances the timeless tale.

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Illustrated cover of "Mary Engelbreit's Nutcracker" featuring a girl in a red dress holding a nutcracker. The background is decorated with Christmas ornaments and candy canes against a red backdrop.

The Nutcracker

By: Mary Engelbreit

This beloved Christmas story follows young Clara as she embarks on a magical adventure with her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Sweets. Full of whimsy, fantasy, and enchantment, it has become a staple of holiday traditions, particularly through ballet adaptations.

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We hope you can find some fun Christmas books for kids to share with your family. You can even use some of these books to have themed family activities during the Christmas season.

A person dressed in a green "Mean One Grinch" outfit reads a book to four young children seated on the floor. A decorated Christmas tree with red and white ornaments and gifts is in the background, along with a television and scattered balloons.

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