The Very Best Christmas Books for Kids

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Set in 18th-century Norway, The Christmas Wish is a sweet fairy tale of a little girl who wishes to become one of Santa's Elves. She ventures out alone and with the help of friendly animals, finds Santa and the true meaning of Christmas.

This adorable story follows a tiny Christmas tree in a lot before Christmas and its aspirations and journey to become its best self. The tree gets passed over again and again by various groups of animals, until the lot owner finally takes it home, decorates it and fulfills its dream of being surrounded by loved ones singing "Oh Christmas Tree."

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Part of Tad Hills' Duck and Goose series, this charming winter tale will delight preschoolers. Duck and Goose are getting ready for Christmas. However, Goose is more interested in playing than helping Duck decorate. While Goose is having fun in the snow, will poor Duck be left to do all the work?

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  This holiday treasure by Eric James is about a boy and his magical encounter with Santa as he questions how does Santa get into houses without a chimney. The boy finds a key which brings the miracle of Santa and Christmas to his house each year. The key is then passed on to the reader at the conclusion of the book. Select editions of the book contain a hand written letter from Santa. This book will bring holiday magic and joy to all who read it.

Jess Oakes said:  We love this book because it’s a little different than your typical Christmas book. It’s a fun spin on owning a dog, especially around Christmas time and how this holiday brings us all together no matter what the circumstances!

Brigitte Nohra Miller said:  Father Christmas is a magical Christmas classic by Raymond Briggs. Father Christmas wakes up from a lovely dream to realize it is Christmas Eve--his busiest night of the year! You'll discover he sometimes gets grumpy living at the frigid North Pole and squeezing down chimneys, but his heart and humor shine in this award winning tale.

Kelly R. said:  This sing-able book by Lara Hawthorne brings the words of the beloved Christmas carol to life with beautiful illustrations and authentically diverse characters.