Christmas Around the World books for Kids

The Christmas Wish: A Christmas Book for Kids is a magical holiday picture book that follows a brave little girl named Anja as she skis through snowy landscapes -- helping neighbors and befriending winter animals -- to reach Santa and experience the wonder of Christmas, making it a heart-warming, cozy tale to enjoy together each season.

Cobweb Christmas is a charming picture book that explains the origin of the Christmas tinsel tradition through a sweet story about woodland creatures decorating their tree with silvery cobwebs, making it a festive read that’s perfect for sharing kindness and holiday wonder with young children.

The Christmas Book Flood imagines a magical holiday adventure where a flood of Christmas books fills a town, inspiring joy, creativity, and the spirit of giving through festive illustrations and heart‑warming storytelling.

The Legend of Old Befana retells the Italian Christmas tale of the kind but reluctant Befana who, invited by the Wise Men to join their journey, searches every home with gifts, offering a magical story of generosity and holiday wonder perfect for sharing with children.

Joy to the World! Christmas Around the Globe is a festive picture book that explores how different cultures celebrate Christmas with unique traditions, foods, and customs, offering vibrant illustrations and engaging text that help children appreciate global diversity during the holiday season.

A World of Cookies for Santa follows Santa as he samples cookies and treats from cultures around the world, offering a fun, festive way for children to learn about global holiday foods and traditions.

The Night of Las Posadas is a heartwarming holiday picture book that follows a village’s Christmas procession in Santa Fe as a snowstorm derails the planned reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey, only for a mysterious couple to step in and remind everyone of the spirit of community, faith, and wonder behind the tradition.

Lucia Morning in Sweden follows three children as they joyfully prepare for and celebrate the Swedish holiday of Lucia Day on December 13, introducing young readers to traditions like singing, baking saffron buns and ginger snaps, and crafting costumes, with vibrant illustrations and cultural details that make it a rich, engaging holiday read.

Tree of Cranes is a lyrical picture book that gently weaves themes of family, remembrance, and cultural tradition into a story about a grandfather and grandson preparing for Christmas in Japan, offering a beautiful, reflective read for parents and children.

Christmas in Lagos offers a vibrant look at how children in Lagos celebrate Christmas with family, food, music, and community traditions, making it an engaging way for parents to share global holiday customs with young readers.

How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World is an engaging picture book that introduces young readers to diverse holiday traditions and celebrations across many countries, using vibrant illustrations and relatable stories to inspire curiosity and cultural appreciation.

Too Many Tamales is a festive story about a girl who accidentally loses her mom’s ring while helping make tamales for Christmas, leading to a heartwarming adventure that highlights family traditions, teamwork, and holiday fun.

Tomten Saves Christmas is a cozy holiday tale that follows the gentle Tomten as he protects the farm and helps the animals celebrate Christmas, offering young readers a charming story of kindness, tradition, and winter wonder.

A Piñata in a Pine Tree is a lively holiday picture book that puts a festive, Latino‑inspired twist on the Twelve Days of Christmas, inviting readers to enjoy colorful celebrations, cultural traditions, and joyful holiday spirit together.

Kenya Christmas follows young Juma’s wish to see Father Christmas in his Kenyan village, where a festive plan involving an elephant and holiday magic brings joy and surprise, offering families a culturally rich and heartwarming Christmas tale.

La Noche Buena is a warm holiday picture book that follows a young boy’s family as they prepare for their Christmas Eve celebration with food, music, and togetherness, offering a joyful, culturally rich story about family traditions and festive spirit.

Christmas Around the World: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids introduces young readers to festive traditions from cultures across the globe through lively illustrations and engaging descriptions, making it a joyful and educational holiday read that encourages curiosity and appreciation for diversity.

Uncle Vova's Tree is a heartwarming picture book that tells the story of family, tradition, and the love shared across generations, following a young girl’s memories of her Uncle Vova and the special tree that connects them.

An Anishinaabe Christmas celebrates a family’s winter journey back to their reservation for Christmas, blending Anishinaabe cultural traditions with holiday joy through accessible storytelling and warm, vibrant illustrations that help young readers appreciate both heritage and togetherness.

The Legend of the Poinsettia is a warm holiday tale that explains how a humble girl’s simple gift became the beloved Christmas poinsettia, celebrating generosity and festive tradition.

Christmas in America follows Ellis the Elephant as he discovers the joy and variety of holiday traditions across the United States, offering young readers a fun, festive look at how people celebrate Christmas in different communities.

Bambinelli Sunday is a heartwarming holiday picture book that follows a family’s joyful tradition of blessing and selling baby Jesus figurines before Christmas, celebrating community, faith, and festive celebration.

Christmas Is Coming: Traditions from Around the World is a festive picture book that shares how children and families celebrate the season in different countries, using vibrant illustrations and engaging text to inspire curiosity, cultural appreciation, and holiday joy.

’Twas Nochebuena is a joyful holiday picture book that follows a family’s festive Christmas Eve traditions—from baking and cooking to dancing and celebrating love—offering a warm, bilingual tribute to cultural celebration and togetherness.

Babar and Father Christmas is a charming holiday picture book in which Babar and his friends help Father Christmas after his sleigh breaks down, offering a warm tale of generosity, teamwork, and festive adventure perfect for sharing during the season.