15 Christmas Books for Kids

Have you read this classic, Bear Stays Up for Christmas? Bear is ready to hibernate for the winter, and his animal friends insist he stays awake. 

Take a trip around the globe to discover how families leave Christmas cookies for Santa. A World of Cookies for Santa is a great way to introduce kids to different cultures and traditions during the holidays.

Sandra Boynton is another favorite author of mine. Her books are short and playful— this one, BOB and 6 More Christmas Stories is a fun collection for toddlers and early preschoolers.

Is there an Eric Carle book I don’t love? The answer is no. I enjoy them all! Dream Snow is another hit from a favorite author. 

Yep. This children’s book is on top of the list for a reason. We love it! Little Blue Truck’s Christmas is a mix of rhythm and counting. Blue heads out to town to deliver Christmas trees. 

I love this book! How to Catch a Gingerbread Man is all about a gingerbread man who has come to life and gets up to all sorts of mischief with fairy tale creatures. You have to try and catch him (if you can!) by the end of the book!

This children’s book is another favorite Christmas book that led us to a Christmas tree farm last winter. This year, we are headed back to the farm for a fresh one! . Pick a Pine Tree is a reading treat for rituals on decorating the tree ornaments, tree trimmings, and stringing lights galore.

This Christmas book for kids takes me back to my childhood. I love seeing New York City covered in wintery lights through the eyes of Red and Lulu.

Jan Brett’s books always leave me in awe. Her illustrations are detailed and bring on lots of discussions. In The Mitten the best part is little sneak peeks that help makes predictions about what will happen next.

We watched The Polar Express 500 times a few years in a row. It was a FAVORITE. Including this picture book in our collection was a must.

When I was a child, we read this book every year on Christmas Eve. Fitting since the book is called, The Night Before Christmas. Now I have my classic edition to read to my children as well.

This children’s book is a wordless story that creates lots of conversation with kids— The Snowman is a great book to snuggle in after a long day and connect.

As a teacher, I read this book every year and continue to read it to my children. The Snowy Day is a winter tale makes us feel like we are walking through a winter wonderland.

Just like the snowman at night, this is another fun and simple tale about what snowmen do after the sun goes down—Snowmen at Christmas is a whimsical Christmas book for kids. 

This book starts with a little owl losing their tree – but stay with me! After not wanting much to do with Christmas they find a new home with a lovely woman who has lots of birds! The Christmas Owl is a beautiful heartwarming favorite and a great one for the holidays.