Hey girl, do you want to know the best Christmas books for kids that you need to have in your collection? Well let me tell you, these are it!
Tis the season to be jolly!!! And what is a better way to put you and your kids into the Christmas spirit than reading books about it?
As a mom of 4 kids and an in-home daycare provider, I have read my fair share and these are the best Christmas books for kids.
Together we will go over the best Christmas books for kids from our top favorites, runner-ups, religious Christmas books, and more.
After hearing about all the best Christmas books for kids, I know you can find 1 or 2 wonderful new books to add to your collection this year!
Let's jump into all the best Christmas books for kids that will quickly become favorites at your house.
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Best Christmas Books For Kids
Snuggle up with your little ones and read a few Christmas books, and if they are still small enough, they can still fit on your lap. Oh, I love it when they do that!
Christmas books do a great job of bringing the magic and joy of the season to your child.
They can also make such great presents. You can gift them by themselves, as one on to another gift, as a gift from Santa, in a Christmas Eve box, and so much more!
And can I just add, I absolutely love Christmas!!! Who else is with me? It is my favorite holiday and I go nuts about it.
Inside our house turns into a Christmas wonderland.
Every year I have to resist the urge to buy more Christmas decorations, books, movies, etc. I am just out of places to put them without making our house look like I went way over the top.
Merry Christmas to you all and I hope it is the best Christmas yet for you!
Christmas Eve Box
Have you heard of the idea of a Christmas Eve box for your kids?
It is a fantastic way to gift Christmas books!
My mother-in-law makes a Christmas Eve box for my kids with many things including Christmas books inside.
My kids love it even though they know it is coming now. Thank you, Grandma!
You can make your own Christmas Eve box and keep it as simple or make it as elaborate as you want.
Here are some ideas of what you can include in your Christmas Eve box.
- A Christmas book or 2 - check out the list of Christmas books below.
- A Christmas Movie - The Polar Express or Olaf's Frozen Adventure
- Treats to eat during the movie
- Fun Christmas Activities - Christmas Stickers and Christmas Coloring Books
- Christmas Pajamas - pajamas always seem to run small so be sure to size up
- Hot Chocolate Kit
Let me know in the comments below what you put in your Christmas Eve box. I hope you kids love it as much as mine do!
Christmas Game
If you want, you can turn reading Christmas books with your kids into a game. Reading is supposed to be fun!
2 years ago, I realized we had so many kid's Christmas books that I wanted to try something different with my kids.
We have this ornament called the Christmas pickle. For those of you who don't know what that is it is an ornament that is in the shape of a pickle.
The game is that one person hides it on/in the Christmas tree once in the season and then lets the rest of the household find it.
Most times it is difficult to find since it is the same shade as the Christmas tree branches.
Whoever finds it is supposed to receive a small gift for winning.
I changed the rules a bit and hid it in the Christmas tree every day. Then in the evening, after the kids were in their pajamas, I would turn them loose to find the pickle.
There was a gift bag with a Christmas book waiting for the winner.
Most of the books were ones that we already had, but there were a few new ones thrown in also.
We sat around the Christmas tree and read the book before bed.
It was a great way to wind down the day and a calm activity before bed. This lasted from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas.
Our Top Best Christmas Books For Kids
These are our top Christmas books that get read so much throughout the year because they are just that good.
I hope that you can enjoy them with your kids as well.
These books are best suited for kids 10 and under.
This rhyming classic has my kids asking for it all year long.
Even my 10 year old comes around when I start reading it.
Even though this is a Christmas board book and is geared toward readers under 5, all my kids love it. You know what, I love it too.
The best part is at the end, when the Christmas tree lights really light up.
I know your little one will love this one too!
This story about believing in Santa no matter what other people think is fantastic.
I know the reason my kids love this book is that the kids get to go on a train and go to the North pole.
When I was a kid, that was my dream - visit Santa's workshop!
Is there anyone out there that doesn't love Littler Critter books? It is sad for you if you don't.
We have so many Little Critter books and they are read all year long.
This Christmas one is so cute and engaging!
If you have not seen these "Snowmen" books, you have to check them out. They are really well done!
The story is so cute and has a great rhyme to it.
The thing my kids love the best is looking for all of the hidden objects you are suppose to find.
Our Runner Up Best Christmas Books For Kids
These heartwarming books will also be loved by your kiddos! It is so easy to love these Christmas books.
A Charlie Brown Christmas – This book is awesome, but the movie is even better!
It shows the true reason for the season. We watch the movie multiple times a year.
If you haven’t seen it, it is a must to put on your Christmas movie list. Your kids are going to love it!
Religious - Best Christmas Books For Kids
If you are having a hard time explaining the story of Christmas and Jesus being born, these books can help. You will be able to elaborate on the birth of Jesus after reading these stories.
More Best Christmas Books For Kids
Do you have all the books above or have read them all? Try out some of the books on this list to find some new favorites!
I know this one isn't a picture book for kids, but the message of Christmas is at the heart of this classic!
If your kids do not wish to sit through this longer story, try the movie The Muppet Christmas Carol.
It is a must watch every year at our house!
It certainly is my favorite version of A Christmas Carol!!!
Merry Christmas to you!!!
I hope you find multiple books that you can add to your collection. Have the best time experiencing Christmas through and with your kids this year. Every year just gets better and better.
Remember to soak it all up and take too many pictures. It is your right Mama!!!
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Leave me a comment below about which Christmas books you like to read with your kids. We are always on the hunt for great books! Merry Christmas.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.