The Best Christmas Books for Kids to Read Aloud
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The holiday season is the absolute best time to cozy up and read books to your kids! I have so many Christmas Eve memories that revolve around reading great books with my family. Today I’m going to share a variety of the best books to read aloud with your kids.
You’ll see this list of the best Christmas books includes everything from your favorite classic Christmas book to chapter books you can read aloud and slowly savor through the season. Our picture book collection has grown through the years, and when I have the opportunity to get some of these books from the library, I absolutely do! I hope you’ll find your favorite Christmas story in this list!
Favorite Christmas Books
The Best Christmas Books for Kids
If you're looking for a list of Christmas books that will delight all ages, this list is perfect for both young children, as well as older children. Reading these books aloud at Christmas can be your new holiday tradition, and of course your kids will remember these stories for years to come. Let's get into the Christmas spirit and read this list of awesome Christmas books!
This book is at the top of our list because everyone knows Dr. Seuss and this story! The Grinch's heart may be two sizes too small, but what will happen when he learns the true meaning of Christmas? This is a great book that young readers enjoy reading aloud, as well!
The Polar Express is probably my favorite book to read at Christmas. My kids love to gather round and hear the story before we go to look at Christmas lights as a family. In this Christmas classic a little boy no longer believes in Santa, but he gets taken on the Polar Express to the North Pole where he meets Santa face to face, and gets his holiday spirit back.
This sweet story is about an amazing woodcarver who is always alone and never smiles. No one knows that he has suffered great loss until a widow and her son approach him with a gentle request that leads to a joyful Christmas miracle!
A little boy wants the truth about Christmas, so in this cute story a mother tells him the true story of Christmas. The very first Christmas didn't include Santa Claus, but God's most perfect gift was given to mankind and laid in a manger.
If you're looking for a great Christmas book for younger kids, you'll want to check this one out! When a man shows up in a small town, only one person will help him unpack his jars of candy. He then tells her the story of the origin of the candy cane.
If you're looking for a classic Christmas book that can transcend generations, this one is awesome. Find out what happens when a group of rowdy, misbehaved siblings show up at church and take over the Christmas pageant!
This Little Golden Book perfectly displays the classic poem that every child loves to hear the night before Christmas. If you love Christmas picture books, you have to add this one to your library.
What happens when a young shepherd is put in charge of tending a flock only to have one lamb wander away? Why, he is led to the greatest site of all, the birthplace of baby Jesus. The whole family will enjoy this story this Christmas season.
This book is written during a time when kids rarely got treats because money was so tight. When a young boy finds his mother baking cookies his excitement turns to disappointment when he learns the cookies are for less fortunate people. His mother tells him the story of the Christmas cookie to help him understand gift of spreading the Christmas spirit. This book is full of beautiful illustrations and would make a great Christmas present for young kids.
This favorite Christmas book by Barbara Cooney is a must-read and definitely tops a lot of favorite children's Christmas books lists.
Who doesn't love Charlie Brown? His seasonal stories have been delighting children for generations and reading this story and watching the Christmas movie to go along with it have become a great way to begin a classic Christmas tradition.
If you're looking for an amazing board book that little kids will love, you've got to give the Little Blue Truck series a try!
We also really enjoy the Old Lady series of books. If you want to give your kids a festive laugh, add this book to your list.
We absolutely love all of the Berenstain Bears books. This is a great book about finding the perfect Christmas tree.
Another great board book for little ones. This sweet story is so special.
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