50 Best Christmas Books for Kids That'll Put Them in the Holiday Spirit

Age range: 3-7 years

Hedgehog is on the hunt to find a present for Bear, but she discovers that their friendship might be the best gift of all.

Age range: 3-7 years

This beautifully illustrated celebration of woodland creatures will become your new favorite book to read aloud.

Age range: 3-7 years

This adorably illustrated book gives reader's a glimpse into Santa's childhood as a quirky kid. Children of all ages will delight in the hi-jinx that Santa gets himself into while growing up.

Age range: 4-8 years

This book focuses on the most important parts of the season: generosity, community, and connecting with loved ones.

Age range: preschool-5 years

Cat knows he hasn't behaved this year, and he's pretty sure Santa just might skip him. Join Cat for this fun-filled story as he learns the true meaning and spirit of gift-giving.

Age range: 2-4 years

Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney created the most beautiful illustrations for this family-centered book.

Age range: Preschool and up

This heartfelt tale tells the story of a lonely Christmas tree that learns what it means to be loved when the forest animals adopt it as their own, proving each of us is worthy of love just as we are.

Age range: 2-4 years

Bear’s friends make him bake cakes, trim the tree, sing Christmas songs, and more to help him stay awake for the big day.

Age range: 16 months and up

With die-cut snowflakes decorating the brightly illustrated pages of this board book, All the Little Snowflakes is a perfect choice for the young reader who loves to interact with their stories.

Age range: 8 to 12 years

This fresh spin on the famous holiday favorite ballet, The Nutcracker, features a young girl named Georgie gets the role of a lifetime: Clara in The Nutcracker ballet. But when the Nutcracker's magic begins to seep into the real world, Georgie must save her friend, the Nutcracker, and most especially, herself.

Age range: 6 to 10 years

This Little House chapter book has been adapted for younger readers from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved classics. This edition includes bonus material such as games and activities!

Age range: preschool and up

Joyous illustrations and fun rhythms lead readers on the nostalgic journey of the traditions of selecting and decorating everyone's favorite holiday centerpiece: a Christmas tree!

Age range: preschool and up

A diverse cast of children in All the Colors of Christmas shows us that Christmas is composed of all the colors of the rainbow and best celebrated together with the ones we love.

Age range: preschool-2 years

The dynamic children's book duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers return with The Crayons' Christmas, a festive story with real holiday letters from the Crayons you can remove from their envelopes and other fun interactive elements. This one is sure to be a hit year after year.

Age range: preschool-2 years

When cardinals Red and Lulu becomes separated, they'll stop at nothing and go the distance just to find each other during the season of love and miracles in this beautifully illustrated and heartwarming story.

Age range: baby-2 years

A classic and Caldecott Medal winner, The Snowy Day revives the childlike wonder experienced when you step outside after that very first snow.

Age range: Preschool and up

A classic in every sense of the word, A Charlie Brown Christmas is a must for any holiday reading session and will help spark conversations about the true meaning of the season.

Age range: Preschool-3 years

The perfect, peaceful bedtime companion for a night filled with anticipation, The Christmas Quiet Book pairs lovely illustrations of forest animals as they search for presents and hope for snow, all while practicing quietness.

Age range: Preschool and up

The beloved holiday song is brought to life in this favorite reimagining that highlights the diversity of the world in lush, detailed illustrations.