Heartwarming Christmas Books for Kids

How do snowmen celebrate Christmas? In this beautifully illustrated book, readers can enjoy picturesque scenes as the town’s snowmen gather for their own Christmas party. From decorating the twinkling Christmas tree to eating sweet treats and waiting for a special visit from Kris Kringle, this rhythmic tale will inspire your child’s imagination in this winter wonderland.

Daniel Tiger loves to celebrate Christmas with his family. In this grr-iffic story, Daniel Tiger is excited to make paper snowflakes, decorate the Christmas tree and build a snow tiger family. He even gets to make Trolley cookies at Baker Aker’s bakery. Your child can find a surprise on each page in this fun lift-the-flap board book.

This Christmas book brings the sounds and spirit of Christmas to life as a girl and her mother explore the many things to do in this festive season. They stop to listen to the carolers sing - fa la la la la - and smell the sweet scent of roasted chestnuts – yum yum. They zoom and zing through the store, and then stop to ask Santa for a special wish. This book is full of moments to make the reader smile and embrace the Christmas spirit.

In this board book for young children, readers learn how the Christmas tradition of hanging stockings started with a man named Saint Nicholas who wanted to share the message of God’s love. Each page contains flowing rhyme and brightly colored pictures. The book pairs well with Crystal Bowman’s other Christmas books Jesus, Me, and My Christmas Tree and A Star for Jesus.

It’s Llama Llama Christmastime! In this book, the llamas celebrate the season with bells and trees and songs to sing. Then they bake cookies and it’s off to bed before Llama Santa arrives. What will he bring? Told in Anna Dewdney’s familiar rhyme, this board book will delight fans of the Llama Llama series.

Cookie Monster is ready for Christmas until he realizes that he ate all of Santa’s cookies! What is a furry monster to do? With the help of his friends, Cookie Monster bakes a new batch of cookies just in time for Santa’s arrival. This story is told in the traditional rhyme of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, but some of the original text has been changed to make it specific to Sesame Street.

Mortimer the mouse wants to find a new home that is warm and cozy. When he sees the family’s nativity manger, Mortimer thinks it’s the perfect place for him. Mortimer doesn’t recognize the statues in the manger, so he drags them out of the house and falls asleep in the soft, warm hay. It isn’t until Mortimer hears the family telling the story of Jesus’ birth that he realizes the special meaning of his new home.

Santa has two lists and this one is extra special: it’s for children who are ready to help Santa spread Christmas joy. Told in rhyme, this book shares a tradition of giving to a friend or neighbor for each of the 12 days during the Christmas season. A certificate is included at the front of the book that can be personalized and shared with a child ready to take on this extra special task.

Rory wants to find the perfect tree to decorate for Christmas, but it’s not easy to find a Christmas tree on an island. Rory is happy to celebrate Christmas by singing, making cookies and listening to a story with his friends, but he still misses having a tree. In the end, Dad figures out a way to have the best tree ever! This is a great book for showing how creativity and love can make the best presents.

“I am the star that shines in the east, I light the stable for man and beast.” This first page of rhyme sets the tone for this cute board book story by Nola Buck. The book does not tell the full story of Jesus’ birth, but rather introduces the animals and people of the nativity in a way that is perfect for toddlers.

In this classic story, Mr. Willowby finds that his Christmas tree is just too tall, so he cuts the top and passes it on to his maid. She in turn finds her tree too tall and also cuts the top. So ensues this charming tale where the tree top is passed on and on until it is just the right size for a mouse family. Children will enjoy seeing the tree get smaller and smaller as holiday cheer is spread through many homes.

Set in the Harlem Renaissance, this reimagination of the Nutcracker shows a girl named Marie celebrating Christmas with her friends and family. Reluctant to join in the singing, Marie falls asleep under the Christmas tree. In Marie’s dream, ornaments, dolls, toy soldiers and a nutcracker all come to life, leading to a grand adventure. The beautiful illustrations and story make this a wonderful read at Christmastime

Penelope Pine, Douglas Fir, Cedrick Cypress and Bruce Spruce are Christmas trees waiting to find their perfect home for the holidays. Each tree has something that makes them different, and Bruce Spruce is worried that no one will pick him because of his broken branches. As each tree leaves the lot, Bruce become discouraged… until the perfect family comes along.

The classic song Silent Night is vividly showcased in this book by author Lara Hawthorne. Each page contains beautifully detailed collage pictures that enhance the words and meaning of each verse. At the end of the book, readers can learn more about the history of this traditional Christmas song. The entire family can enjoy this book and sing along to the song as each page is turned.