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    8 Christmas Board Books Filled with Holiday Magic For the Youngest Readers

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze6 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Best Kids Stories Board Books Book Lists Gift Books Seasonal: Holiday Books
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    The Children’s Book Review | November 26, 2019

    Snuggle-worthy, cheerful, adorable, exciting, shiny, vibrant, and filled with holiday magic! These are just a few ways to describe this list of Christmas board books created with the youngest readers in mind. Cozy up under a blanket as you sit by your sparkling Christmas tree and enjoy a little holiday reading with these delights.

    Buy the BookChristmas is Awesome!

    Written by Sabrina Moyle

    Illustrated by Eunice Moyle

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Christmas is for everyone—even grumpy Lump of Coal—in this whimsical story from Hello!Lucky.

    In this whimsical holiday romp, everyone’s getting in on the festive fun, including a grumpy but adorable lump of coal. Celebrate all of the things that make Christmas special as the trees are trimmed, the stockings are hung, and the ugly sweater contest gives out the grand prize. Hello!Lucky lends their winning illustrations and pun-derful voice to this charming holiday read.

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    Ages 0-3 | Publisher: Harry N. Abrams | October 15, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1419734274

    Buy the BookChristmas Train

    Written and Illustrated by David Miles

    Publisher’s Synopsis: All aboard the Christmas Train! Join Santa, his enterprising elves, snuggly snowmen, friendly carolers, and the rest of Christmas’s colorful characters on a train ride that teaches counting and seek-and-find activities all for the Christmas season. This adorable two-in-one board book unfolds into a 56″ train (perfect for playtime or room decor!) A handy velcro clasp keeps everything snuggly shut when reading time is over.

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    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Familius | September 3, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1641701655

    Book Maisy${2}s Christmas PartyMaisy’s Christmas Party

    Written and Illustrated by Lucy Cousins

    Publisher’s Synopsis: You’ve got mail! When Maisy invites her friends to a holiday party, she receives several pull-out gifts that she’s happy to share with fans.

    The holidays are coming, and Maisy’s friends are thrilled to receive invitations to her party. It will be fun to play games, tell stories, sing carols, and eat treats! Dotty, Eddie, Cyril, Tallulah, and Charley all send thank-you notes to Maisy, each with a little something she might enjoy. And Maisy has something to give to her readers as well! Kids will be excited to reach into the envelope pockets to find:
    · an ornament
    · a simple gingerbread recipe
    · a book of jokes
    · a small advent calendar
    · a puzzle
    · and a Christmas card from Maisy!

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    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Candlewick | October 8, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1536208610

    Buy the BookAll Is Merry and Bright

    Written by Jeffrey Burton

    Illustrated by Don Clark

    Publisher’s Synopsis: A gorgeous keepsake book that shines with holiday cheer and foil on every spread, All Is Merry and Bright is full of illumination and hope—perfect for the youngest readers in your life.

    Stars jingle in the sky
    All is calm over night
    All is merry
    All is bright

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    Ages 1-4 | Publisher: Little Simon | November 20, 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1534429123

    Buy the BookTeeny Tiny Santa

    Written by Rachel Matson

    Illustrated by Joey Chou

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Join this teeny tiny Santa on a BIG Christmas adventure!

    In a teeny tiny village
    On an evening cold and bright
    A teeny tiny fox
    Dreamt of Christmas night.

    This teeny tiny fox fears he is too small to get a visit from Santa. But with a teeny tiny ho ho ho… the most magical visitor arrives on this snowy Christmas night! Discover a heartwarming festive read-aloud, full of vibrant illustrations, bouncy rhymes, and holiday magic!

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    Ages0-3 | Publisher: Cartwheel Books | September 17, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1338318494

    Buy the BookMerry Christmas, Little Elliot

    Written and Illustrated by Mike Curato

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Best friends Little Elliot and Mouse are back for another adventure―and this time, they’re looking for Christmas spirit!

    Little Elliot the elephant isn’t quite sure what Christmas spirit is, but he suspects he doesn’t have it. Not even a visit to Santa Claus can put Elliot in the right mood. But when chance blows a letter for Santa into Elliot and Mouse’s path, the two friends discover what Christmas is all about―and make a new friend, too. A heartfelt celebration of the season of giving!

    Mike Curato’s Merry Christmas, Little Elliot is perfect for sharing around the holidays.

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    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. | September 10, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1250209849

    Buy the BookHow Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas?

    Written by Jane Yolen

    Illustrated by Mark Teague

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Ho ho ho! America’s bestselling dinosaur series celebrates Christmas in an engaging board book overflowing with humor and joy!

    From decorating the tree to wrapping presents, little dinosaurs love to celebrate Christmas-and everything about it. With ornaments on the branches and carolers singing at the door, the spirit of Christmas is finally here and filling the hearts of families everywhere. But when the stockings are hung on the chimney, and the cookies are left out for Santa, how can little dinosaurs go to sleep? It’s so exciting! How can they possibly calm down and behave?

    Children will laugh out loud as dinosaurs secretly lick candy canes, take sneaky peeks at gifts, and disrupt traditional family activities.

    Already a holiday favorite, this board book from award-winning team Jane Yolen and Mark Teague will be an engaging, fun gift sure to be read again and again, year after year. How do dinosaurs say Merry Christmas? With an abundance of love, joy, memory, and gratitude.

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    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: The Blue Sky Press | September 3, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1338330434

    Buy the BookThe Nutcracker: Penguin Bedtime Classic

    Written by E. T. A. Hoffmann

    Illustrated by Carly Gledhill

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Bedtime Classics: charmingly illustrated board book editions of perennial favorites, simplified for the youngest readers!

    Bedtime Classics introduce classic works of fiction to little literary scholars through character-driven narratives and colorful illustration. Designed to be the perfect one minute bedtime story (or five minutes–if you’re begged to read it over and over) parents can feel good about exposing their children to some of the most iconic pieces of literature, while building their child’s bookshelf with these trendy editions!

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    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers | October 15, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-0593113240

    The article 8 Christmas Board Books Filled with Holiday Magic For the Youngest Readers was curated by Bianca Schulze. For similar books and articles, follow along with our content tagged with Christmas Books for Kids, and Holiday Gift Guide Kids Books. Visit our Board Books for Kids page for more of our favorite books for kids and growing readers.

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    Board Books Candlewick Carly Gledhill Cartwheel Books Christmas Christmas Books for Kids David Miles Don Clark E.T.A. Hoffmann Eunice Moyle Familius Henry Holt and Co. Holiday Gift Guide Kids Books Jane Yolen Jeffrey Burton Joey Chou Little Simon Lucy Cousins Mark Teague Mike Curato Rachel Matson Sabrina Moyle Viking Books for Young Readers
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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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