Best Christmas Books for Children

This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those—of any age—who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer’s silver bell.

Plus this edition includes a keepsake ornament!

Celebrate the holidays with Bear and his friends in this sweet picture book from bestselling author Karma Wilson!Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas!

So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs. Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!

Celebrate Christmas with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck in a light-up novelty book that's the perfect gift for the holiday season.

With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue's snowy adventure is full of holiday warmth. Sturdy card stock pages, a compact and child-friendly text, and flashing colored Christmas lights on the final page come together in a novelty gift book that’s sure to be the favorite treat of the season.

Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this Christmas classic--the ultimate Dr. Seuss holiday book that no collection is complete without!

Not since "'Twas the night before Christmas" has the beginning of a Christmas tale been so instantly recognizable. This heartwarming story about the effects of the Christmas spirit will grow even the coldest and smallest of hearts. Like mistletoe, candy canes, and caroling, the Grinch is a mainstay of the holidays, and his story is the perfect gift for readers young and old.

An advent story told in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters! This illustrated advent story tells of the adventures of an adorable mouse and how a good deed can lead to a very happy ending. 

When a mouse named Winston finds a lost letter addressed to Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, he sets off on an unforgettable journey to personally deliver the letter to Santa! 

How Winston Delivered Christmas is a heartwarming story, organized in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters, to share during the countdown to Christmas. Starting on December 1, children can read a chapter a day, and each chapter is followed by a fun and festive holiday activity to complete.

Created for lovers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, as well as fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker's storytelling and AG Ford's art, this beautiful holiday picture book shows Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck and Cement Mixer building a new home for fire engines.

As they finish their big, important job, they get their own Christmas surprises. Your kids will have fun discovering the special surprise awaiting each vehicle as much as they will love rhyming along with the story. This cute book is sure to be a classic!

The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with this #1 New York Times bestselling edition of the classic poem. This is the classic board book edition, perfect for gifting!

Join your favorite hippo, Fiona–the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens–and all her loveable animal friends for their first heartwarming Christmas adventure through the zoo to find the answer to the question, “What’s Christmas?” 

Amidst the snow, twinkling lights, mistletoe, and stockings, Fiona meets a new friend at the zoo (Chloe Koala) who helps her discover the true meaning of Christmas. Snuggle up with your little ones and join Fiona and her adorable animal friends for a romp through the zoo. 

The tinsel is up in the bakery, the lights are twinkling and the mince pies are sold out. It's Christmas Eve! Greg the Sausage Roll is so excited he could burst.

And when he's scooped up as a last-minute treat for Santa, he's catapulted into a magical festive caper beyond his wildest dreams. Hold on tight for a spectacular sausage roll-er coaster of an adventure!

A New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat holiday picture book!

Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat! In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do.

This edition of Pete the Cat Saves Christmas features a gorgeous and ornate foil jacket. The fun never stops — this book includes a sheet of full-color stickers and a link to a free downloadable song!

It's the greatest time of year! I Spy Christmas -- now with new bonus riddles, a brand-new search-and-find look, and a brand-new trim size.

The New York Times bestselling series by Jean Marzollo and photographer Walter Wick continues to amaze search-and-find fans of all ages.

Turkey is in trouble. Again. He made it through Thanksgiving without becoming a turkey dinner, but now it’s almost Christmas, and guess what’s on the menu? Turkey decides the only thing to do is to ask Santa for help.

After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise, and Santa has the perfect solution!

Mama, Papa, Sister, Brother, and Honey Bear are back in this heartwarming retelling of Clement Clarke Moore's classic Christmas tale. It is the night before Christmas, and all through the tree house... the Berenstain Bears are ready to celebrate!

A kindhearted mouse becomes Santa’s littlest helper in this heartfelt, joyful story that’s a true Christmas classic.

In this charming holiday story, meet a tiny mouse with no name who is blessed with a large imagination and a generous spirit. He lives a very lonely life in a very big house. Yet he dearly loves Christmas and one Christmas Eve he surprises Santa Claus with a most unusual present.

Baby is looking everywhere for the Christmas present—but where can it be? Little ones will love lifting the large, sturdy flaps to reveal special, holiday surprises: Christmas cookies, candy canes, ornaments, and more! Babies are sure to love this Christmas treat!

In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way!

This year, Nancy is especially excited about decorating the Christmas tree. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and has been waiting for Christmas to come. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?

Pinkalicious wants to celebrate the holiday in a way that’s as unique as she is — with a gloriously pink tree. But Mom and Dad immediately say no — the Pinkertons always get real trees for the holidays. Pinkalicious is disappointed, but she tries to put on her best cheerful face.

Then, the day before Christmas, Mom and Dad surprise Pinkalicious with a gorgeous pink artificial tree, and Pinkalicious is delighted! It’s pinkatastic! Now if only Pinkalicious could convince Santa to wear pink instead of red!

Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, this Christmas!

He’s written a letter to Santa, helped his mom bake cookies, decorated the tree, and much more! But will he get to meet Santa before Christmas is over?

The Poky Little Puppy, the beloved Little Golden Books' classic character, celebrates his first Christmas!

It's the poky little puppy's first Christmas, and he's not sure what to expect. When he meets an animal friend who's lost his home, Poky's quick to help-and learns all about the spirit of Christmas.

Whether you've known the Poky Little Puppy for years or whether you're meeting him for the first time, you'll want to include this holiday treasure as a stocking stuffer for the little-and not so little-ones in your life!