REDEEMING THE CHAOS

Children’s Christmas Books
Laurie Christine
Laurie Christine
December 12, 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  The time when we read all our favorite children’s Christmas books!  I have been a collector of children’s Christmas books, long before I even had any children of my own.  My very favorite thing to do with my kids at Christmas time is to build a fire in the fireplace, snuggle up on the sofa and read a whole stack of our favorite children’s Christmas books.   My collection has grown to close to 60 books!   Each year at the beginning of December, I wrap up a whole stack of books for the kids to open – 2 every day until Christmas.  (I recently had someone ask me – Does EACH kid get to unwrap two books?  To which I answered – No.  There are 2 books per day for the whole crew.  One day the two big boys each get to open a book, and the next day the two little boys each get to open a book).

I thought I would share with you a few of my favorite children’s Christmas books!  (These are not affiliate links – I do not receive any compensation if you choose to purchase any of these books).

20 OF MY FAVORITE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS BOOKS

Snowmen at Christmas

We love all the “Snowmen” series books, but this is one of my favorites!  Fabulous illustrations and a fun story!

Snowmen at Christmas, Children's Christmas book

https://www.amazon.com/Snowmen-at-Christmas-Caralyn-Buehner/dp/0803729952/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1544552083&sr=8-2&keywords=snowmen+at+christmas

Tractor Mac Saves Christmas

Billy Steers has an entire series of Tractor Mac books.  We love them all!

Tractor Mac Saves Christmas, Children's Christmas book

https://www.amazon.com/Tractor-Saves-Christmas-Billy-Steers/dp/0374301123/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544552160&sr=8-1&keywords=tractor+mac+saves+christmas

Bear Stays Up for Christmas

Who doesn’t love the Bear Books by Karma Wilson?   These are a favorite in our house.

Bear Stays Up for Christmas, Children's Christmas books

https://www.amazon.com/Bear-Stays-Up-Christmas-Books/dp/1416958967/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544552189&sr=8-1&keywords=bear+wakes+up+for+christmas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

I have always been a huge fan of Dr. Seuss, and The Grinch is by far one of my all-time favorites!   A little known, but weird, fact about myself is that I can RECITE the entire story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  From memory.  With my eyes shut.  Now you know.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Children's Christmas Book

https://www.amazon.com/Grinch-Stole-Christmas-Classic-Seuss/dp/0394800796/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544552220&sr=1-2&keywords=the+grinch

Little Blue Truck’s Christmas

Beep, Beep, Beep!   This is a classic Little Blue story that my kids adore!  Especially the twinkle lights at the end.

Little Blue Truck’s Christmas, Children's Christmas book

https://www.amazon.com/Little-Trucks-Christmas-Alice-Schertle/dp/0544320417/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544552298&sr=1-8&keywords=christmas+books+for+children

The Polar Express

I’m not a huge fan of the Polar Express movie, but I do love the book!

 

https://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-anniversary-Chris-Allsburg/dp/0544580141/ref=sr_1_13?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544552371&sr=1-13&keywords=christmas+books+for+children

Room for a Little One

All the animals make room for a “Little One” in their stable.

Room for a Little One, Children's Christmas book

https://www.amazon.com/Room-Little-One-Christmas-Tale/dp/141692518X/ref=sr_1_32?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544552861&sr=1-32&keywords=christmas+books+for+children

Unwrapping the Greatest Gift

We have been using this book as our Christmas advent devotional the past few years.  I love seeing the promise of the Messiah traced throughout the Bible, beginning all the way back in Genesis.   The wording is a bit “flowery” and it’s sometimes difficult for my kids to follow along (ages 8, 6, 4, and 2).  But the illustrations are lovely.  We sometimes just read the Bible passage for the day, and then I “summarize” the devotional story for my kids.   Ann Voskamp has recently added printable, full-color ornaments that can be downloaded from her website!   The 3″ round ones fit perfectly on a wide-mouth mason jar lid.

Unwrapping the Greatest Gift, children's Christmas Book

https://www.amazon.com/Unwrapping-Greatest-Gift-Celebration-Christmas/dp/1414397542/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544552975&sr=1-2&keywords=ann+voskamp+children

Dream Snow

Such a fun book!  The hard-back edition has clear, overlay pages to create “layered” illustrations.  My kids love guessing which animal is hiding underneath.  Oh, and there’s a “button” on the last page that plays music, so that’s always a hit with my boys.

Dream Snow, Children's Christmas Books

https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Snow-Eric-Carle/dp/0399173145/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1544552328&sr=1-1

The Legend of the Candy Cane

This is a heart-warming story that explains the “meaning” behind the shape, color and stripes of the candy cane.

The Legend of the Candy Cane, Children's Christmas Book

https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Candy-Cane-Walburg-Hardcover/dp/B01070Y6AC/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544553060&sr=1-3&keywords=the+legend+of+the+candy+cane

 

The Crippled Lamb

This is a new book in our collection this year, and I haven’t had a chance to read it yet!   I know it’s a classic, and I’m looking forward to reading it with my kids.

The Crippled Lamb, Children's Christmas Book

https://www.amazon.com/Crippled-Lamb-Max-Lucado/dp/1400318076/ref=pd_sim_14_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1400318076&pd_rd_r=edd8af2d-fd72-11e8-9cda-1d7d2ad86ec7&pd_rd_w=zYlFW&pd_rd_wg=0MqIb&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=E03M9P4MT56EP2RXK5AG&psc=1&refRID=E03M9P4MT56EP2RXK5AG

The Legend of the Christmas Stocking

This story tells of the original “Saint Nick” and how he chose to be a blessing to those around him.

The Legend of the Christmas Stocking, Children's Christmas Book

https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Christmas-Stocking-Rick-Osborne/dp/0310708982/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544553245&sr=1-1&keywords=legend+of+the+christmas+stocking

Santa Are You for Real?

When Nick comes home from school feeling sad that there really is “no Santa”, his Dad tells him the story of the real “Saint Nicholas.”

Santa Are You for Real?, Children's Christmas book

https://www.amazon.com/Santa-Real-Harold-Lawrence-Myra/dp/0849914922/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544553274&sr=1-1&keywords=santa+are+you+for+real

Song of the Stars

Written by the same author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, this Christmas book is sure to be a favorite.  All of creation is looking forward in anticipation to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus.

Song of the Stars, Children's Christmas book

https://www.amazon.com/Song-Stars-Christmas-Sally-Lloyd-Jones/dp/0310722918/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544553331&sr=1-1&keywords=song+of+the+stars

The Christmas Baby

I have many fond memories of reading the “Arch Books” series when I was little.   They are all written in rhyming stanzas (some of the rhymes are better than others), and they are all stories from the Bible.   The Christmas Baby tells the story of the first Christmas when Christ Jesus was born.

The Christmas Baby, Children's Christmas book

https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Baby-Arch-Books/dp/0758614543/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544553559&sr=1-12&keywords=arch+books+christmas

Baby Jesus is Born

Another “Arch” book about the birth of Jesus.

Baby Jesus is Born, Children's Christmas Books

https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Jesus-Born-Arch-Books/dp/0758606354/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544553590&sr=1-2&keywords=arch+books+christmas

The Brick Bible – Christmas Story

My kids love everything to do with legos, so they of course love this version of the Nativity story.  It’s fairly accurate, according to the Biblical account, even down to the details of Herod killing the babies in Bethlehem.  So be forewarned that there may be “sensitive” topics for younger children.

The Brick Bible – Christmas Story, Children's Christmas Book

https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Story-Brick-Bible-Kids/dp/1620871734/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1544643851&sr=8-3&keywords=lego+christmas+book

Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present

When I first received this book as a gift, I didn’t have high hopes.  But you can’t judge a book by it’s title!  This is a great book about how Santa went to all extremes to deliver a gift to Harvey Slumfenburger.

Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present, Children's Christmas book

https://www.amazon.com/Harvey-Slumfenburgers-Christmas-Present-Burningham/dp/1844288331/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544643895&sr=8-1&keywords=harvey+slumfenburger%27s+christmas+present

Jan Brett’s Christmas Treasury

Jan Brett’s classically beautiful illustrations paired with charming Christmas stories make for a lovely read.  This collection includes: The Night Before Christmas, Trouble with Trolls, Christmas Trolls, The Mitten, The Hat, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and The Wild Christmas Reindeer.

Jan Brett’s Christmas Treasury, Children's Christmas book

https://www.amazon.com/Jan-Bretts-Christmas-Treasury-Brett/dp/0525517189/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544643931&sr=8-1&keywords=jan+brett+christmas+treasury

Baby Jesus

This book was my family’s when I was a little girl.  It was written in 1961 and it’s no longer in print.  But you can find a used copy at the link below!   This is the book we open and read on Christmas Day every year.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0721400590/ref=sr_1_3_olp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544668092&sr=1-3&keywords=Baby+Jesus+ladybird

 

 


I hope you have a blessed Christmas season with your family, celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!


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