Holiday Books for Kids of All Ages
The holiday season is well underway and one of the best ways to capture the magic is by curling up with a good book. Whether you’re celebrating baby’s first Christmas with a cute touch-and-feel book or sharing a festive tale with tweens and tweens, a good book makes a great gift. Read on for our list of our all-time favourite holiday books for kids of all ages!
For Babies and Toddlers
For the littlest readers, sweet simple stories with bright illustrations and interactive features are ideal. These books introduce Christmas themes while engaging tiny hands and curious minds.
“That’s Not My Santa” by Fiona Watt – Part of the popular That’s Not My… series, this touch-and-feel book is perfect for tiny hands. Each page features textures that encourage sensory exploration while introducing festive characters.
“Llama Llama Jingle Bells” by Anna Dewdney – Engage in rhyme time fun with this board book while discovering holiday traditions.
For Preschoolers and Early Readers
Spark your youngster’s imagination with these timeless classics. Plus, once you tackle the book you can watch the movie version with your little one, too.
“The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg – Take a magical train ride to the North Pole to see Santa and enjoy gorgeous illustrations to accompany this beautiful story.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” by Dr. Seuss – This classic Dr. Seuss story is perfect to share the true meaning of the season with youngsters—it’s comical, it rhymes, and there’s multiple movie versions to watch after reading the book.
For Elementary School Kids
Get your kiddos hooked on a fun book series and share a laugh with a funny, lighthearted Christmas story.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson – Follow the rowdy Herdman siblings as they wreak havoc on a church Christmas pageant and prepare to laugh every step of the way.
“Amelia Bedelia Wraps it Up” by Herman Parish – Part of the popular Amelia Bedelia series, this holiday edition covers Amelia’s gift-wrapping business full of funny misunderstandings and holiday celebrations.
For Tween and Teens
Jump into compelling narratives that explore the complexities of Christmas traditions and values.
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens – Get ready to meet ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future in this timeless classic about Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation and explore what it means to be kind and redeem yourself.
“Let It Snow” by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle – Fall in love with this collection of interconnected romance stories set during a snowy Christmas Eve—perfect for teens and John Green fans alike.
Whether you’re reading a cherished classic or discovering a new favorite, these books are sure to capture the wonder and magic of the season. Add one (or a few!) of these holiday reads to your bookshelf and cozy up for an enchanted evening full of imagination. Happy reading!
Create the coziest vibe while you’re reading with a delicious elevated hot chocolate using a recipe from this past blog: 5 Ways to Elevate Your Hot Chocolate
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