The Children’s Book Review | November 20, 2018
We have some amazing kids’ Christmas Books picked out for young readers: activity books, picture books, and novels. Each of the books have been selected for their special way of showcasing Christmas spirit. From rich and wintery illustrations, fun lift-the-flaps, tips on how to give to your community (we’re looking at you, North Pole Ninjas), rollicking rhymes, joyful tales, and special holiday crafts, there is something for every young reader that is on your nice list.
Little Christmas Tree
Written and Illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle
Soft and alluring illustrations invite the youngest readers to explore nature. Busy hands will delight in lifting flaps and discovering animals in the winter wonderland.
Age Range: 2-5
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Construction Site on Christmas Night
Written by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Illustrated by AG Ford
Construction site fans will be thrilled to get their hands on a copy of this rhyming picture book that rolls readers right into a wonderful example of Christmas spirit.
Age Range: 3-5
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I Got the Christmas Spirit
Written by Connie Schofield-Morrison
Illustrated by Frank Morrison
Joyful and celebratory is exactly what this delightful picture books is.
Age Range: 3-6
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Make & Play: Christmas
Filled with sturdy press-out pieces to play with, songs to sing, and recipes to bake, this is a book that will keep little ones busy.
Age Range: 3-7
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Happy Holidays, Pirates: Lift the Flap Book
Written by Tatiana Koval
Illustrated by Inna Chernyak
With the message that even pirates can clean up their act (as well as eat veggies), Happy Holidays, Pirates will be worth all yeh doubloons for the entertainment it will bring yeh laddies and lassies. Arrr!
Age Range: 3-7
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Look and Find: The Holiday Season
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This is a particularly artful and well designed take on the “seek and find” or “I spy” genre. With 989 Christmasy things to find—elves, presents, snowmen, and Santa Claus beards—keep this book on hand to whip out for some easy and welcome entertainment.
Age Range: 4-7
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Miracle on 34th Street: A Storybook Edition of the Christmas Classic
Written by Valentine Davies, Adapted by Susanna Leonard Hill
Illustrated by James Newman Gray
Quite possibly the most beloved Christmas story, this picture book adaption is richly illustrated and ready to become your Christmas Eve go-to.
Age Range: 4-9
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North Pole Ninjas: Mission: Christmas!
Written by Tyler Knott Greyson and Sarah Linden
Illustrated by Piper Thibodeau
Ever wondered how to get your kids involved in giving back during the holiday season? They just need a lesson from Santa’s sensei on how to become a North Pole Ninja—and, trust us, you’ll really want your kids to be a part of this pack.
Age Range: 5+
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The Coloring Book of Cards and Envelopes: Christmas
With 24 different designs, your young artist can get busy coloring these enchanting cards and envelopes.
Age Range: 5+
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Santa Bruce
Written and Illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins
The Mother Bruce books always deliver! Santa Bruce will have kiddos giggling over this special case of mistaken identity.
Age Range: 5+
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Christmas in Cooperstown: Ballpark Mysteries
Written by David A. Kelly
Illustrated by Mark Meyers
Calling all chapter book readers, problem solvers, and baseball fans, here’s a Ballpark Mystery perfect for the holiday season.
Age Range: 6-9
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The Nutcracker Mice
Written by Kristin Kladstrup
Illustrated by Brett Helquist
Capturing the wonder and magic of the holiday season, readers will readily turn pages in this charming tale filled with drama. It will certainly appeal to fans of music and dance.
Age Range: 7-10
Buy Now: IndieBound | Amazon
The Christmasaurus
Written by Tom Fletcher
Illustrated by Shane Devries
A boy and his dinosaur! Do we need to say more? When Santa and his elves discover a frozen egg, adventure abounds.
Age Range: 8-12
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The Girl Who Saved Christmas
Written by Matt Haig
A glowing Christmas tale that offers a hopeful and heartwarming look at human behavior.
Age Range: 8-12
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Gift Boxes to Decorate and Make: Christmas
With 24 boxes to make, gift wrapping gets a personalized boost when you decorate for friends and family. Includes 24 stickers, too!
Age Range: 8-12
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The No-Good Nine
Written by John Bemelmans Marciano
Naughty or nice, The No-Good Nine celebrates children with a twisty tale loaded with action and hefty holiday humor.
Age Range: 9-12
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The book list 16 Joyful Christmas Books for Kids was curated by Bianca Schulze. For similar articles, follow along with our content tagged with Christmas, Christmas Spirit, Christmas Tree Books, and Santa Claus.
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I hope families will also enjoy Spider’s Gift: A Christmas Story (Pauline Books and Media) by Geraldine Ann Marshall. Blessed Christmas from Spider, Honeybee, and Cricket!
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I hope jessica courtny ‘s – litter chirstmas tree, book will give me this Christmas.I like it.
Hi Bianca, do you think you might do another Christmas book review for kids? I am the author of a new Christmas book called Iam the Lamb, The True Meaning of Christmas. I would love for you to check it out and consider reviewing it on your website or doing an updated blog post where maybe this book will make it in the top “16 of the Best Christmas Books for Kids” list.
Hi, Madison, Here are our submission guidelines: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/media-kit/submission-guidelines