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The Best Christmas Books for Kids

Elf might have told us that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, but we’d like to make the claim that reading Christmas picture books gives that statement a run for its money. These Christmas books for kids are perfect stories to spread that Christmas cheer, and with twelve books, you could make your own bookish advent calendar leading up to Christmas to celebrate with your youngest readers! 

Bluey's Night Before Christmas

Hardcover $18.99

Bluey's Night Before Christmas

Bluey's Night Before Christmas

By Lauren Holowaty
Illustrator Kiara Hankinson , Jemma Bayley , Costa Kassab

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Celebrate the holiday season with Bluey! Join the whole Heeler family as they prepare for Christmas in this charming retelling of the classic tale.

Celebrate the holiday season with Bluey! Join the whole Heeler family as they prepare for Christmas in this charming retelling of the classic tale.

Knight Owl's Little Christmas

Board Book $8.99

Knight Owl's Little Christmas

Knight Owl's Little Christmas

By Christopher Denise

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Board Book $8.99

Knight Owl and Early Bird are gearing up for Christmas by doing their favorite holiday activities. Baking cookies, singing songs and spending time with friends is the best way to spread holiday cheer.

Knight Owl and Early Bird are gearing up for Christmas by doing their favorite holiday activities. Baking cookies, singing songs and spending time with friends is the best way to spread holiday cheer.

The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas

Hardcover $15.99

The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas

The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas

By Jory John
Illustrator Pete Oswald

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Hardcover $15.99

The creators of The Bad Seed and The Smart Cookie have concocted a snowy holiday delight that sparkles with humor and delivers a gentle reminder of what Christmas is all about.

The creators of The Bad Seed and The Smart Cookie have concocted a snowy holiday delight that sparkles with humor and delivers a gentle reminder of what Christmas is all about.

The Polar Express (30th Anniversary Edition) (Caldecott Medal Winner)

Hardcover $21.99

The Polar Express (30th Anniversary Edition) (Caldecott Medal Winner)

The Polar Express (30th Anniversary Edition) (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By Chris Van Allsburg
Illustrator Chris Van Allsburg

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Hardcover $21.99

The Polar Express is an award-winning story about a young boy who takes a magical train to the snowy North Pole to make his Christmas wish. This book keeps the Christmas spirit alive and the belief in Santa Claus. The story also inspired the popular movie, The Polar Express. This edition also comes with a keepsake ornament!

The Polar Express is an award-winning story about a young boy who takes a magical train to the snowy North Pole to make his Christmas wish. This book keeps the Christmas spirit alive and the belief in Santa Claus. The story also inspired the popular movie, The Polar Express. This edition also comes with a keepsake ornament!

Bluey: Jingle Bells: A Sing-Along Book

Board Book $6.99

Bluey: Jingle Bells: A Sing-Along Book

Bluey: Jingle Bells: A Sing-Along Book

By Penguin Young Readers

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Celebrate with Bluey and Bingo in this festive holiday book, featuring the lyrics to Jingle Bells for a fun sing-along activity.

Celebrate with Bluey and Bingo in this festive holiday book, featuring the lyrics to Jingle Bells for a fun sing-along activity.

Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!

Hardcover $18.99

Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!

Steam Train, Dream Train: Next Stop, Christmas!

By Sherri Duskey Rinker
Illustrator AG Ford

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Hardcover $18.99

Full steam ahead! The long-awaited sequel to Steam Train, Dream Train is here. All aboard the festive dream train for a delightful holiday journey that is sure to become an instant bedtime classic.

Full steam ahead! The long-awaited sequel to Steam Train, Dream Train is here. All aboard the festive dream train for a delightful holiday journey that is sure to become an instant bedtime classic.

Little Red Sleigh

Hardcover $17.99

Little Red Sleigh

Little Red Sleigh

By Erin Guendelsberger
Illustrator Elizaveta Tretyakova

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Hardcover $17.99

An enchanting Christmas story about a little sled that wants to get to the North Pole to become Santa’s sleigh. This beautiful picture book takes the little sled on an adventure with a big train and a yellow truck full of Christmas trees which is sure to grab your children’s attention. Will the Little Red Sleigh ever make it to the North Pole?

An enchanting Christmas story about a little sled that wants to get to the North Pole to become Santa’s sleigh. This beautiful picture book takes the little sled on an adventure with a big train and a yellow truck full of Christmas trees which is sure to grab your children’s attention. Will the Little Red Sleigh ever make it to the North Pole?

Jan Brett's The Nutcracker

Hardcover $19.99

Jan Brett's The Nutcracker

Jan Brett's The Nutcracker

By Jan Brett
Illustrator Jan Brett

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This wonderful celebration of the timeless Christmas tale is an ideal heirloom gift and one that’s sure to be cherished for generations.

This wonderful celebration of the timeless Christmas tale is an ideal heirloom gift and one that’s sure to be cherished for generations.

Construction Site on Christmas Night (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Hardcover $18.99

Construction Site on Christmas Night (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Construction Site on Christmas Night (B&N Exclusive Edition)

By Sherri Duskey Rinker
Illustrator AG Ford

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Hardcover $18.99

The construction site crew is back with more teamwork this holiday, delivering a heartfelt bed time read to ring in the season.

The construction site crew is back with more teamwork this holiday, delivering a heartfelt bed time read to ring in the season.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Hardcover $16.99

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

By Dr. Seuss

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Hardcover $16.99

This beloved, unique, rhymey holiday Dr. Seuss classic never gets old. This full-color edition brings the illustrations to life and is sure to be a hit this Christmas season. The Grinch, who really dislikes Christmas, dresses up as Santa and makes his dog, Max, dress up as a reindeer in order to steal the presents from Whoville and ruin the holiday! Will the Grinch succeed in stopping Christmas?

This beloved, unique, rhymey holiday Dr. Seuss classic never gets old. This full-color edition brings the illustrations to life and is sure to be a hit this Christmas season. The Grinch, who really dislikes Christmas, dresses up as Santa and makes his dog, Max, dress up as a reindeer in order to steal the presents from Whoville and ruin the holiday! Will the Grinch succeed in stopping Christmas?

Mr. Boddington's Studio: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Hardcover $16.99

Mr. Boddington's Studio: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Mr. Boddington's Studio: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (B&N Exclusive Edition)

By Clement Clarke Moore
Illustrator Mr. Boddington's Studio

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Hardcover $16.99

A modernized take on a beloved Christmas story, this fresh take on Clement Clarke Moore’s iconic poem updates the style with a new color palette in Mr. Boddington’s signature fashion. We are absolutely in love with this beautiful edition and highly recommend it as a new way to introduce the classic story.  

A modernized take on a beloved Christmas story, this fresh take on Clement Clarke Moore’s iconic poem updates the style with a new color palette in Mr. Boddington’s signature fashion. We are absolutely in love with this beautiful edition and highly recommend it as a new way to introduce the classic story.  

Santa in the City

Hardcover $17.99

Santa in the City

Santa in the City

By Tiffany D. Jackson
Illustrator Reggie Brown

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Hardcover $17.99

How does Santa deliver Christmas gifts if your home doesn’t have a chimney? This sweet picture book about a girl named Deja who has worries that Santa won’t visit her in the city will capture readers hearts and answer questions about where Santa parks his sleigh and how he enters into apartments. Tiffany D. Jackson may normally write YA horrors and thrillers, but her debut picture book certainly is nothing but Christmas cheer, and Reggie Brown’s art brings it to life in splendid ways! 

How does Santa deliver Christmas gifts if your home doesn’t have a chimney? This sweet picture book about a girl named Deja who has worries that Santa won’t visit her in the city will capture readers hearts and answer questions about where Santa parks his sleigh and how he enters into apartments. Tiffany D. Jackson may normally write YA horrors and thrillers, but her debut picture book certainly is nothing but Christmas cheer, and Reggie Brown’s art brings it to life in splendid ways! 

Green Is for Christmas

Hardcover $9.99

Green Is for Christmas

Green Is for Christmas

By Drew Daywalt
Illustrator Oliver Jeffers

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Hardcover $9.99

The Crayons are back! Only this time, they’re here for the holiday cheer! When Green Crayon tries to claim that he’s the only Christmas color in the box, the other Crayons are in uproar. They have to convince him that each one of them, particularly Red, White, Silver, and Tan, bring the holiday cheer too. Humorous and entertaining, Green is for Christmas is the perfect book to read for story time this Christmas season.  

The Crayons are back! Only this time, they’re here for the holiday cheer! When Green Crayon tries to claim that he’s the only Christmas color in the box, the other Crayons are in uproar. They have to convince him that each one of them, particularly Red, White, Silver, and Tan, bring the holiday cheer too. Humorous and entertaining, Green is for Christmas is the perfect book to read for story time this Christmas season.  

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas

Board Book $9.99

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Christmas

By Eric Carle
Illustrator Eric Carle

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Board Book $9.99

This classic caterpillar tale gets a festive makeover in this Christmas tree-shaped book, perfect for little hands to discover the wonders of the season.

This classic caterpillar tale gets a festive makeover in this Christmas tree-shaped book, perfect for little hands to discover the wonders of the season.

The First Christmas (Little Sunbeams)

Board Book $8.99

The First Christmas (Little Sunbeams)

The First Christmas (Little Sunbeams)

By Holly Berry Byrd
Illustrator Morgan Huff
Editor Cottage Door Press

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Board Book $8.99

Share the story of the first Christmas with this interactive pop-up book, designed to help children develop their hand-eye coordination while learning about the holiday.

Share the story of the first Christmas with this interactive pop-up book, designed to help children develop their hand-eye coordination while learning about the holiday.