Reading books together is a time-honored tradition during the holiday season. As you build your collection of children’s books, don’t overlook the following magical tales! After dinner, be sure to cozy up to a holiday book.
Cozy Up to Favorite Holiday Books for Kids
A Wish to be a Christmas Tree
by Colleen Monroe
Sleeping Bear Press
Animals help a lonely pine who feels like Christmas has passed him by.
The Littlest Angel
by Charles Tazewell
Children’s Press
A young angel searches for the perfect gift for Jesus.
The Best Worst Christmas Pageant Ever
by Barbara Robinson
HarperCollins
The worst kids take over the annual Christmas pageant with hilarious results.
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
by Susan Wojciechowski
Candlewick Press
A gentle story about spreading joy to those who need it most.
The Gift of the Magi
by O. Henry
Candlewick
A couple make sacrifices to give each other a gift — a story of unselfish love.
Great Joy
by Kate DiCamillo
Candlewick
Just in time, at a Christmas pageant, a young girl finds joy through compassion.
Letters from Father Christmas
by J.R.R. Tolkien
William Morrow
A collection of writings from Tolkien to his children.
The Light of Christmas
by Richard Paul Evans
Aladdin Books
How the heart behind the gift matters more than what you give.
The Little Fir Tree
by Margaret Wise Brown
Harper Collins
Even an ordinary tree can have dreams that come true!
The Night Before Christmas
by Clement Clarke Moore
Applesauce Press
Since 1823, the classic families love — and many read on Christmas Eve.
The Nutcracker
by Susan Jeffers
HarperCollins
A young girl’s adventure in a winter wonderland during Christmas.
The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
Clarion Books
A magical favorite to delight all ages.
Room for a Little One
by Martin Waddell
Margaret K. McElderry Books
The traditional nativity story with a perspective from the animals.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
by Thea Feldman
Squarefish
You’ve seen it on TV … now read it to your kids and take time to chat about it.
The Snowman
by Raymond Briggs
Random House for Young Readers
No text, but gorgeous illustrations and a boy’s dream of a snowman come to life.
