The Ultimate List Of Christmas Books!
Books are a HUGE part of our life, and Christmas books are no exception. We love to read. I started collecting Christmas books even before I had kids and each year it has grown, as we have added to the collection. The picture I am sure looks overwhelming, but we honestly read just about ALL of those books and sometimes many more times then just once each season. Each kid of course has favorites that they want read over and over. Family time is important to us, so we include reading and don’t think you can ever be to old to be read to:).
So here is my list of Christmas Books. Although we do not do Santa as in him bringing gifts, we do enjoy the fictional stories and we also talk about the real St Nicholas. Some books I have included are great for older kids and adults. ( Affiliate Links included)
The Ultimate List of Christmas Books
This board book is great for the littlest one in the family.
Follow the shining star as it leads the kings, shepherds and animals to the new born king.
3. Countdown to Christmas ( Advent for Littles)
This is great for the little ones!
Countdown To Christmas (My First Read and Learn)
A modern classic on how the animals prepare a cozy welcome for the coming baby Jesus.
5. Tonight you are my Baby: Mary’s Christmas Gift
The miracle of Christmas began with a mother and a child. This is such a sweet book.
Tonight You Are My Baby Board Book: Mary’s Christmas Gift (Harperblessings)
It’s warm and humorous words tell of the true meaning of Christmas.
This is an adorable touch and feel board book on the true meaning of Christmas.
Baby Jesus is Here!: A Really Woolly & Friends Christmas Story
8. Silent Night
This is a musical book that your kids will love!
Silent Night: A Light and Sound Book
This book has music and lights! Great to keep your kids engaged in the story of Jesus’ birth.
O Little Town of Bethlehem (Pageant of Lights Book)
10. Cars-A Very Mater Christmas
Every page has sparkling glitter and bring a fun story of the Christmas holiday in Radiator Springs.
The story of the first Christmas as seen through the eyes of a little lamb.
12. A Family Advent
This is a heart felt advent devotional with fun facts and activities.
A Family Advent: Keeping the Savior in the Season
13. Jotham’s Journey
All the books by Ytreeide (these books are excellent and all ages will enjoy)
This is a popular and exciting story of a 10 year old little boy and his adventures as he searches for his family.
Jotham’s Journey: A Storybook for Advent
This book offers an engaging story of Roman soldiers dispersing a family and how the reunite in Bethlehem.
Bartholomew’s Passage: A Family Story for Advent
Tabitha is a courageous girl as she faces adventures while traveling with her father.
Tabitha’s Travels: A Family Story for Advent
16. St Nicholas- A Veggie Christmas Story
Celebrate Christmas with Bob, Larry and the other vegetables in VeggieTales.
Saint Nicholas: A Veggie Christmas Story (VeggieTales) (Little Golden Book)
17. Miracle on 34th Street ( chapter book)
Generations have loved this story of a little girl finding Christmas!
This book is based on a true story and is definitely a keeper!
The Almost Christmas Pony: Charlie
19. Christmas Stories for Bedtime
We love these faith-building bedtime Christmas stories.
Christmas Stories for Bedtime Gift Edition
This is a Chapter Book…I searched high and low for the Christmas Story in a Chapter Book form
21. The Twelve Blessings of Christmas
This is the perfect book to create wonderful, homemade Christmas memories.
The Twelve Blessings of Christmas
22. Mortimer’s Christmas Manger
This is a unique, sweet and simple Christmas story book.
23. See and Say! Christmas Story
This is a great read-a-loud book to add to your collection.
Love the illustrations in the book!
This book is a great reminder to young and old of God’s gifts!
The Christmas Troll: Sometimes God’s Best Gifts Are the Most Unexpected (Experiencing God)
26. The Dinosaur Night Before Christmas
We love dinosaurs and this book includes a CD.
The Dinosaurs’ Night Before Christmas
27. Coyote Christmas
Only a Christmas miracle can help this sneaky coyote.
Coyote Christmas: A Lakota Story
28. An Ideals Treasury of Christmas
We love the artwork, poems and stories in this book.
AN IDEALS TREASURY OF CHRISTMAS
This is a great book for your pre-schooler.
Christmas with BOZ (BOZ Series)
This is a wonderful twist on the Little Drummer Boy story.
31. Appalachian Christmas ABC’s
The Christmas story with an Appalachian twist for all ages.
We loved this book! You will not regret adding this to your book collection.
33. Mommy was Santa Claus born on Christmas Day
Kids can ask a million questions. It’s Christ centered and helps parents answer some difficult questions.
Mommy, Was Santa Claus Born on Christmas Too? (Mommy Why?)
34. Brave Irene
We enjoy this book and it’s illustrations.
35. Christmas Around the World by Mary Lankford
This is an excellent book and we highly recommend it.
36. Celebrate Christmas Around the World
We enjoyed this book too. It will be a great way to learn how others celebrate Christmas around the world.
Celebrate Christmas Around the World
37. Christmas in the Big Woods
A warm story of how Laura and her family enjoy Christmas.
Christmas in the Big Woods (Little House Picture Book)
38. The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
This book has great illustrations and a wonderful twist on the Christmas story.
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
A story about a special Christmas Angel that kids of all ages will love.
The Christmas Angel by Maas, Jane (2013) Hardcover
40. Christmas Around the World by Brenda Trunkhill
Another great book on looking at how others celebrate Christmas around the world.
41. Before and After Christmas ( Activities from Advent to Epiphany)
This book has crafts, activities and great ideas for family worship time.
Before and After Christmas: Activities for Advent and Ephiphany
We love the family prayers and devotionals in this book.
Jesse Tree Devotions: A Family Activity for Advent
43. The Legend of the Poinsettia
This is such a cute story on a Mexican legend.
This is a great family oriented book for the holidays.
This is a great classic!
Polar Express 30th anniversary edition
This is an appealing collection of “everyday” angels walking the earth.
47. The Gift of the Christmas Cookie: Sharing the True Meaning of Jesus Birth
This is a great book to add to your Christmas countdown this year.
The Gift of the Christmas Cookie: Sharing the True Meaning of Jesus’ Birth
48. Cobweb Christmas
A great Christmas story for elementary kids.
Cobweb Christmas: The Tradition of Tinsel
49. The Legend of the Christmas Stocking
This is a story about Peter and how he find the true meaning of Christmas.
Legend of the Christmas Stocking
50. The Legend of the Candy Cane
This book has amazing illustrations and we loved the story too.
51. The Legend of the Christmas Tree
This is a wonderful story about how the evergreen tree became part of the Christmas story.
Legend of the Christmas Tree, The
This is a great re-telling of the story of Saint Nicholas.
The Legend of St. Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving
53. Santa’s Favorite Story (so cute!)
This is a story of Santa telling the story of the first Christmas.
Santa’s Favorite Story: Santa Tells the Story of the First Christmas
This is a story of Jesus’ birth told by the animals.
All Safe in the Stable: A Donkey’s Tale
55. Disney Christmas Storybook Collection
Celebrate Christmas with your favorite Disney characters.
Disney Christmas Storybook Collection
56. The ADVENTure of Christmas
This is a great advent book to use as a countdown to Christmas.
The Adventure of Christmas: Helping Children Find Jesus in Our Holiday Traditions
57. The Kingfisher Book of Christmas Stories (LOVE!)
We loved this book. It has traditional tales and legends for all ages.
The Kingfisher Book of Classic Christmas Stories
58. Punchinelle the Most Marvelous Gift
Modern day parables! This is great for the kids.
Punchinello and the Most Marvelous Gift (New Stories and Products in Max Lucado’s)
59. Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect
This is a cute story about a little tree called Small Pine.
Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect
If you kids love Thomas the Train, they’ll love this book.
Thomas’ Christmas Delivery (Thomas & Friends)
61. The Jesse Tree
The pictures are amazing in this book and the story is wonderful too.
62. Advent Storybook: 24 Stories to Share Before Christmas
We love this one too!
63. There was no snow on Christmas Eve
Christmas in the desert. A story based on the true location of Jesus’ birth.
There Was No Snow on Christmas Eve
64. The Soldiers Night Before Christmas
This is perfect for military families!
The Soldiers’ Night Before Christmas (Big Little Golden Book)
65. Silver Packages
Loved the water color paintings in this book.
Silver Packages: An Appalachian Christmas Story
66. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
A great classic!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Classic Seuss)
67. Christmas Day in the Morning
Beautifully written and a great read-a-loud for the whole family.
Another great read-a-loud for the whole family.
69. The Real 12 Days of Christmas
The story behind the song.
The Real Twelve Days of Christmas: The Story Behind the Song
70. A Christmas Carol (illustrated)
We love the illustrations in this book.
A Christmas Carol (Wordsworth Children’s Classics)
71. The Little Shepherd’s Christmas
A great little book by an award winning author and illustrator. The story of Christmas from the little shepherd’s point of view.
72. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
This is a hilarious book the kids will enjoy!
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
73. Santa Claus
This book is Beautiful!!
A sweet story about the families of two little girls.
75. What Can you See? On Christmas Night
A cute story of the Nativity that the younger kids will enjoy.
What Can You See? On Christmas Night
We love this book. It’s a great read for all ages.
77. The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
This book comes with a CD!
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey with CD: Gift Edition
78. Humphrey’s First Christmas
Xander’s Favorite Book!
79. Christmas Around the World by Emily Kelly
Another great book for learning what others do to celebrate Christmas around the world.
Christmas Around the World (On My Own Holidays)
80. CHRISTmas Fun: History, Traditions, Verses, and Hymns
This is a nice little advent book.
CHRISTmas Fun:: History, Traditions, Verses and Hymns
81. Christmas Around the World Pop up
A pop up Christmas around the world book.
Christmas Around the World: A Pop-Up Book
82. A Charlie Brown Christmas Pop Up
Who loves Charlie Brown!?!
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Pop-Up Edition (Peanuts)
This is a great little book!
We Light the Candles: Devotions Related to Family Use of the Advent Wreath
Another great advent book!
A great story on the history of Saint Nicholas.
The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas
86. Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
This I use more for myself and husband and it would be great for teens.
Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
Another great advent and devotional.
God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas
88. Joy to the World
You’ll love these advent activities.
Joy to the World: Advent Activities for Your Family
89. Christmas is Not Your Birthday
A great book for parents wanting to teach kids that Christmas is not about them, but about Jesus.
Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Experience the Joy of Living and Giving like Jesus
90. The Max Lucado Christmas Collection
My husband and I read through this last year…wonderful!
The Max Lucado Christmas Collection
91. The Promise of Christmas is Jesus
This is a great 30-day devotional.
The Promise of Christmas is Jesus: A 30-Day Devotional
92. Prayers and Promises for Christmas
The prayers in this book are really good.
PRAYERS AND PROMISES FOR CHRISTMAS (VALUE BOOKS)
93. The Faith of St Nick Advent Devotional
This is a favorite of mine.
THE FAITH OF ST. NICK (VALUE BOOKS)
This is FREE on kindle right now!
95. The Top 40 Traditions of Christmas
The stories behind some of our Christmas traditions.
THE TOP 40 TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS (VALUE BOOKS)
96. The Lego Christmas Ornament Book
Does your kids love Lego’s? If so, they’ll probably love this book.
The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book: 15 Designs to Spread Holiday Cheer
This is seven stories of how imperfect people find joy through Christ.
Finding Christmas: Stories of Startling Joy and Perfect Peace
This is a wonderful advent book!
The Miracle of Christmas: 15 Inspirational Stories to Read Through the Advent Season
Great reflections on untangling our expectations and expeierencing Jesus.
Can Martha Have a Mary Christmas?: Untangling Expectations and Truly Experiencing Jesus
100. Christmas Love Letters From God
We love this little book!
Christmas Love Letters from God: Bible Stories
101. Ideals Treasury of Best Loved Christmas Stories
This is a wonderful book!
The Ideals Treasury of Best-Loved Christmas Stories
Create unforgettable memories with this Advent Book!
103. A Different Kind of Christmas-Children’s Study
This study is great for teaching the broader meaning of Jesus’ birth.
A Different Kind of Christmas Children’s Leader Guide: Living and Giving Like Jesus
104. The Sparkle Box
A great story of an uncommon gift and how giving to others shows a little boy the true meaning of Christmas.
The Sparkle Box: A Gift with the Power to Change Christmas
105. The Donkey in the Living Room
Love the rhyming of this book and the length is great for the younger kids.
The Donkey In the Living Room: A Tradition That Celebrates the Real Meaning of Christmas
106. Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
This is a great family devotion for elementary kids, high schoolers and adults too.
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room: Daily Family Devotions for Advent
I hope you have enjoyed the list and find something for your family on it. Enjoy advent, enjoy the preparation of preparing your heart for the coming of our Savior. Books are a great way to tone down the hustle and bustle of the holidays and just be, just wait, prepare.
In Awe,
