Picture Books:
1. The Story of Baby Jesus by Mary Kelly - A gorgeous picture book that covers the true meaning of Christmas. It's written simply for little ones to appreciate.
2. The Christmas Wish by Lori Evert - A breathtaking book with beautiful photographs all about a little girl who wants to be one of Santa's elves.
3. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Barbara Shook Hazen - A classic in every sense of the way.
4. The Littlest Elf by Brandi Dougherty - This book is so cute! It's about a little elf, who although small, finally finds his purpose amongst Santa's elves.
5. The Christmas Baby by Marion Dane Bauer - This book not only celebrates the birth of Jesus, it also celebrates babies everywhere.
6. It's Christmas! by Tracey Corderoy - This is a delightful picture book all about a little reindeer's excitement for the holiday. He can't contain himself and he ends up in some predicaments.
7. The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving by Jan and Mike Berenstain - I love that this book reminds us that it is better to give than receive.
8. The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore - Another classic that cannot be missed.
9. Strega Nona's Gift by Tomie dePaola - Of course there's Big Anthony getting himself into trouble in this book, but it also covers Italian Christmas traditions as well as feast days.
10. Frosty the Snow Man by Annie North Bedford - I love this story, but I especially appreciate this 1950s classic.
11. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss - A favorite in our house!
12. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg - Another modern classic that is beloved in my house.
13. A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz - Who doesn't love this story?
14. The Twelve Days of Christmas by Jan Brett - I especially love the illustrations in this book covering the famous Christmas carol.
15. The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup - This is such a fun Christmas story about a little boy who makes gingerbread men and at night they come to life as pirates and encounter Santa.
16. Night Tree by Eve Bunting - I love this story of a family who decorate a Christmas tree with treats for the animals in the forest.
17. The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers - A beautifully illustrated version of the classic tale.
18. My Treasury of Christmas Stories by Caroline Pedler - This treasury includes many Christmas classics, such as A Christmas Carol, The Snow Queen, and more.
19. Jingle Bells by Kathleen N. Daly - This book is one of my favorites from my childhood. I love how the animals help Santa deliver the gifts and the lyrics of Jingle Bells are throughout.
20. Over the River & Through the Wood: A Holiday Adventure by Linda Ashman - Kids can especially appreciate this one if you have a busy holiday of traveling to visit family.
21. The Legend of the Christmas Stocking by Rick Osborne - A beautiful book set in the 1800s that will be sure to bring a tear to your eye as it reinforces the importance of kindness as well as the origin of Christmas stockings.
22. Room for a Little One by Marin Waddell - The illustrations in this book are absolutely beautiful! I love this nativity story and some of the new animals in this heartfelt tale.
Board Books:
1. Biscuit's Pet and Play Christmas by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
2. Merry Christmas, Daniel Tiger! by Angela C. Santomero
3. Merry Christmas, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff
4. That's Not My Snowman by Fiona Watt
5. A Christmas Carol: A BabyLit Colors Primer by Jennifer Adams
On Our TBR List:
The Snowman by Raymond Briggs
The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola
The 12 Sleighs of Christmas by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Little Blue Truck's Christmas by Alice Schertle
A Pirate's Twelve Days of Christmas by Philip Yates
A Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel
Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski
What are some of your favorite picture books to read during the holiday season? Any of your favorites that I missed? Let me know in the comments below.
What a cute list! I like to buy my niece and nephews books for Christmas, and since they're all still babies/toddlers, this list is perfect. I got my niece "Merry Christmas, Mouse!" for this Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela! I'm glad it helps. Thanks for dropping by!
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