Christmas is still weeks away, but now that it's almost Thanksgiving, Christmas will be here before we know it. I used to think there was plenty of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas but now it seems to pass by so quickly. One day we are having Thanksgiving dinner with family and then I blink and we are waking up on Christmas morning. Somewhere in all the busy, we need to take time to slow down and take a breath. Reading books with our children or grandchildren is a great way to take a break while spending quality time with the kids. This is a great time of year to start reading Christmas books with the children. We like to read books that tell the good news of the Christmas story. We like books about Santa, reindeer, and snowmen too, but we stress the true meaning of Christmas in our family which is the birth of Jesus. Usborne Books and More offers a great selection of Christmas books for kids. They have several books that tell the story of the nativity. They also have books about Santa, reindeer, and snowmen. The Nutcracker is a classic. Usborne offers that book too.
Check out this great collection and choose a few great Christmas books for your home library. Your kids will treasure these books and their time with you forever.
Christmas Books for Kids
Teach your child the true meaning of Christmas with this adorable picture book called
The Story of Baby Jesus.
This is a delightful retelling of the story of the birth of Jesus.
Follow Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem and celebrate the
magic of the very first Christmas.
| Age | 3 years and up |
| Size | 10 1/8 x 10 1/8 |
| Pages | 24 |
| Series | Picture Books |
| Author | Mary Kelly | | |
Discover the magic of the very first Christmas by lifting the big flaps in this simple story of the Nativity.
| Age | 3 years and up |
| Size | 6 1/4 x 6 5/8 |
| Pages | 10 |
| Author | Sam Taplin |
A gorgeous Christmas addition to the popular Usborne Touchy-Feely
series! Charming illustrations by Rachel Wells accompany a delightful,
tactile retelling of the Christmas story, complete with fluffy donkeys,
woolly sheep, a glittering angel and, of course, the baby Jesus,
sleeping in his soft blanket. This appealing large-format book makes the
perfect present for young children experiencing Christmas for the very
first time.
| Age | 9 months and up |
| Size | 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 |
| Pages | 10 |
| Series | Luxury Touchy-Feely Board Books |
| Author | Fiona Watt |
What present is Santa leaving under the tree? Lift the flaps and find
out. With surprises on every page, this charming board book is the
perfect introduction to the magic of Christmas!
| Age | 3 years and up |
| Size | 6 1/4 x 6 5/8 |
| Pages | 10 pages |
| Series | Flap Books |
| Author | Bonnett, Rosalind |
One magical Christmas night, a little girl’s Nutcracker doll come to
life! Peek through the pages to follow their adventures in this
enchanting book.
| Age | 3 years and up |
| Size | 6 1/2 x 7 3/4 |
| Pages | 14pp |
| Series | Peek Inside a Fairytale Board Books |
| Author | Anna Milbourne |
Magic Painting 2 Pack includes: Two paperback books, 16 pages each,
measuring 8 ½” x 9 7/8”; Christmas Magic Painting Book, Magic Painting
Book, plus two paint brushes in select packaging featuring an incredible
value, “2 for 1”. A total retail value of $19.98 for $9.99!
A younger version of the bestselling Sticker Dolly Dressing series,
which contains over 40 titles, Little Sticker Dolly Dressing is an
endearing new series for children aged four and up; with gentle,
attractive illustrations and simple text children can easily understand.
| Age | 4+ |
| Size | 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 |
| Pages | 24 + 10 sticker pages |
| Series | Little Sticker Dolly Dressing |
| Author | Fiona Watt |
This finger-printing book includes simple, step-by-step instructions for
lots of pictures and scenes to create using only fingerprints, and a
multi-colored ink pad is attached to the side of the book, so no extra
materials are required. Encourages creativity and manual dexterity.
| Age | 6+ |
| Size | 8 7/8 x 10 1/4 |
| Pages | 64 |
| Series | Fingerprint Activities |
| Author | Fiona Watt |
A collection of six stories taken from Young Reading Series One titles
"Stories of Snowmen" and "Stories of Santa." Featuring stories of fake
Santas, stolen diamonds and a best-dressed Snowman competition. Perfect
for cozying up with and reading aloud on cold winter nights, or for
beginner readers to tackle alone. With jolly illustrations by Philip
Webb.
| Age | 3 years and up |
| Size | 10 1/8 x 10 1/8 |
| Pages | 104 |
| Series | Stories for Little Children |
| Author | Russell Punter |
A pad bursting with vibrantly illustrated puzzles and pencil games to test the brainpower of children and adults alike.
| Age | 6+ |
| Size | 6 x 7 3/4 |
| Pages | 204 tear-off pages |
| Series | Tear-off Pads |
| Author | Simon Tudhope |
With trees to decorate, stockings to fill, and snowy scenes to finish, this book is a holiday treat for everyone.
| Age | 6 years and up |
| Size | 5 1/8 x 7 3/4 |
| Pages | 112 |
| Series | Activity Puzzle Books |
| Author | Phillip Clarke |
Baby's Very First is becoming a brand of its own now expanding into the
concertina format. This visually striking book folds out to create a
learning scene and also stands upright.
| Age | infant and up |
| Size | 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 |
| Pages | 12 |
| Series | Fold-Out Board Books |
| Author | Illustrated by Stella Baggott | | | | |
An engaging, interactive board book, specially designed for very young
children, full of vivid colors and stylish illustrations. Simple slider
mechanisms allow the pictures to be transformed, as Santa's sleigh flies
across the sky.
| Age | 1+ |
| Size | 7 x 7 |
| Pages | 10 |
| Series | Baby's Very First Slide and See Board Books |
| Author | Illustrated by Stella Baggott |
Young children need plenty of practice when it comes to pen-control - an
essential skill which they need to learn before they can write. This
book encourages children to solve mazes, join the dots, and trace the
dotted lines using the special pen provided, then wipe clean and repeat;
all the activities are themed around the Christmas season!
| Age | 4 years and up |
| Size | 8 1/2 x 10 7/8 |
| Pages | 22 |
| Series | Wipe-Clean Books |
| Author | Kirsteen Robson |
Little children will love learning their first Christmas words as they
examine each delightful festive scene. Scenes include decorating the
tree, getting ready for Santa, Santa on the roof and opening presents.
| Age | 9 months and up |
| Size | 4 1/2 x 5 1/8 |
| Pages | 12pp |
| Series | Very First Words |
| Author | Felicity Brooks |
A charming collection of traditional Christmas carols with delightful
illustrations for little children. Contains nine well-loved carols,
including ‘Away in a Manger’, ‘Silent Night’, ‘We Three Kings’, ‘While
Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night’ and ‘We Wish you a Merry
Christmas’.
| Age | 9 months and up |
| Size | 4 1/2 x 5 1/8 |
| Pages | 12pp |
| Series | Very First Words |
| Author | Felicity Brooks |
This beautifully illustrated board book has lots of electric lights inside it for little children to discover. Mouse
has no Christmas lights, so she sets out with her friend, Mole, to find
some in the snowy forest. As the story unfolds and more friends join
the adventure, there are more and more lights until Mouse finds a
stunning Christmas tree at the end.
Please note: the lights in the
book are LED lights which operate based on a sensor located on each
page. The sensor may appear to be a light that does not work, but it is
not. Additionally, the lights do not have a 'twinkling' effect - they do
shine beautifully on each page. There also cannot be an obstruction of
light over the sensor location. Open the book fully in a well-lit area.
| Age | 6 months and up |
| Size | 8 7/8 x 8 7/8 |
| Pages | 10pp |
| Series | Twinkly Books |
| Author | Sam Taplin |
This classic Christmas poem is brought wonderfully to life with gorgeous
artwork and stunning pops. Peek inside a cozy house, all ready for
Christmas, marvel at Santa and his reindeer, flying across the sky and
revel in the magic of Christmas.
| Age | 3 years and up |
| Size | 7 3/8 x 7 3/8 |
| Pages | 10pp |
| Series | Pop-Up Books |
| Author | Susanna Davidson |
In Pop-up Christmas you'll find pop-up snowflakes, a snowman that
Santa's elves have built, the elves' workshop, Santa on his sleigh
flying over a town and a magnificent pop-up tree replendent with
presents on Christmas morning.
| Age | 3+ |
| Size | 7 3/8 x 7 3/8 |
| Pages | 10 |
| Series | Pop-Up Books |
| Author | Fiona Watt |
Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch as the
festive scenes magically burst into color. There are ten cards and two
different designs – a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and Santa
flying over a village in his sleigh. The set also includes envelopes and
a paint brush, so all you need is water.
| Age | 5 years and up |
| Size | 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 |
| Pages | 10 cards plus envelopes |
| Series | Magic Painting Books |
| Author | Illustrated by Zuzanna Bukala |
Add stickers to the scenes to help the friendly animal characters enjoy
some winter fun, as they throw snowballs, try skiing and snowboarding,
go carol singing, wander round a Christmas market, and visit Santa’s
workshop. Ideal way to keep children entertained on a chilly day, a long
journey, or while parents are busy preparing for Christmas.
| Age | 3 years and up |
| Size | 6 3/4 x 9 1/2 |
| Pages | 16pp + 8 sticker pp |
| Series | Little First Stickers |
| Author | Kirsteen Robson | | | |
A new tear-off pad bursting with lots of write-in activities around
Christmas: mazes, spot the differences, puzzles. Hours and hours of fun
to keep you waiting for Santa!
| Age | 4+ |
| Size | 7 x 8 7/8 |
| Pages | 100 tear-off pages |
| Series |
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| Author | Kirsteen Robson |
This write-in, mixed-activity book is packed with mazes, word searches,
picture puzzles, coloring, dot-to-dot, spot-the-difference, and more.
This colorful activity book will keep young children happily occupied
during the weeks before Christmas.
| Age | 4 years and up |
| Size | 8 1/2 x 9 3/4 |
| Series | Activity Books for Little Children |
| Author | James Maclaine |
This gorgeous book has lots of exciting Christmas stained glass window
designs to color. Color in the outlines on tracing paper, following the
guide picture opposite. You could even tear out the tracing paper and
hold it up to the light, like a real stained glass window.
| Age | 5 years and up |
| Size | 9 x 9 7/8 |
| Pages | 30pp + 28 tracing papers |
| Series |
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| Author | Emma Randall |
These beautifully illustrated storybooks are great for reading aloud at Christmas-time and would make a great gift!
| Age | 3 years and up |
| Size | 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 |
| Series | Picture Books |
| Author | Lesley Sims, et al. |
A fantastic activity book filled with a variety of Christmas themed
patterns to color in, providing hours and hours of festive fun.
| Age | 6+ |
| Size | 8 1/2 x 9 3/4 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Series | Art Patterns to Color |
| Author | Emily Bone |
Open this book to see stylish, black and white illustrations showing
various Christmas scenes and seasonal motifs… then brush water over them
using the aqua pen provided to see them change before your very eyes,
as a rainbow of colors magically reveal themselves and bring each scene
to life.
| Age | 5+ |
| Size | 8 1/2 x 9 3/4 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Series | Magic Painting Books |
| Author | Fiona Watt |
A delightful Christmas board book with high contrast illustrations and
touchy-feely patches perfect for sharing with the very young. Each
festive picture has a simple description beneath to help babies learn to
associate words and pictures. Young children will love feeling the
different materials in every picture again and again. The last two pages
show a montage of all the pictures in the book with new descriptions to
help children learn their first colors.
| Size | 5 5/8 x 5 7/8 |
| Series | Baby's Very First Touchy-Feely Board Books |
