Best Christmas Books For Kindergarten (2024 Updated)

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series. More than two million copies have sold across the series! Created for lovers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, as well as fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker’s storytelling and AG Ford’s art, this beautiful holiday picture book shows Excavator, Bulldozer, Crane, Dump Truck and Cement Mixer building a new home for fire engines.

As they finish their big, important job, they get their own Christmas surprises. Your kids will have fun discovering the special surprise awaiting each vehicle as much as they will love rhyming along with the story.

This cute book is sure to be a classic! Art by illustrator AG Ford. – A Christmas tale with a great message – Teaches kids the joy of giving and the value of work – Rhythmic patterns make reading funFans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, and Excavator’s 123 will be excited about this children’s holiday book.

– Ideal Christmas gift for little ones – Perfect book for children who like construction, trucks, fire engines, cars, and building things – Parents, grandparents, and teachers will have fun reading this action-packed story to kids.

Celebrate the season with this New York Times bestselling wintry tale that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor all winter long! In the merry tradition of classics like The Polar Express, this special picture book captures the holiday spirit.

This is a timeless classic one to reread every year and savor all winter long! Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa’s elves. So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape.

From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. A generous trim-size, matte cover, extraordinary photographs, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season.

And don’t miss the other Wish books: The Reindeer Wish The Tiny Wish The Brave Little Puppy The Puppy’s Wish The Polar Bear Wish.

Join beloved babysitting Rottweiler Carl in author/artist Alexandra Day’s perfectly joyous holiday children’s picture book, Carl’s Christmas. After helping baby decorate the family tree, Carl and his charge share an adventure-filled Christmas Eve complete with window shopping, giving to the needy, and a visit with Santa Claus.

It’s back! The Story of Christmas, the innovative Advent calendar, story book set, and tree-trimming keepsake. Wonderfully illustrated and brimming with holiday spirit, the calendar features 24 jewel-like miniature board books nestled in a three-paneled, stand-alone backer.

The books are numbered 1 through 24, and, like the peek-a-boo windows on an Advent calendar, are meant to be opened one per day from December 1st through Christmas Eve. Read in sequence, they capture the magic of the first Christmas, from Gabrie”s visit to Mary (Book 4) to the Three Wise Men gazing at the star (Book 9) to Jesus’ birth (Book 24).

Each book is one of four different trim sizes and features a gold thread loop so that after it’s read, it can be hung on the Christmas tree.

A brand-new Crayons book from the #1 New York Times best-selling duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, just in time for the holidays. This special book has letters, games, ornaments, a poster, and even a pop-up Christmas tree ‘Tis the season for all of us to write our holiday wishlists.

But everyone–even the crayons–know the best presents are the ones that you give. In this unique book, readers get to see how Duncan, the crayons, and their families celebrate the holidays. With real, folded letters from the Crayons that you can pull from their envelopes and read, games, punch-out ornaments, a poster, and a pop-up tree, this book is the perfect gift for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home.

Praise for The Day the Crayons Came Home Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Picture Book of 2015 A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2015 One of Parents Magazine’s Ten Best Children’s Books of 2015 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year “Funnier than the creators’ original blockbuster.

“–Parents Magazine”Mr. Daywalt’s text blends with Mr. Jeffers’s illustrations to make a picture book that will have children clamoring for more crayon adventures. “–The Wall Street Journal “Continues its predecessor’s pleasing, goofy conceit.

Once again, both Daywalt’s text and Jeffers’ illustrations are endearing. “–New York Times Book Review”By telling stories from the points of view of crayons, giving voices to the small and ignored, Daywalt and Jeffers have created two books that offer plenty of charm and fun, but also make children feel deeply understood.

“–The Boston Globe* “A masterwork of humor and design. Sure to be as popular as The Day the Crayons Quit. “–Booklist, starred review * “A brilliant, colorful tale that begs to be read aloud and a must-have for all collections.

“–School Library Journal, starred review * “Once again, Daywalt and Jeffers create rich emotional lives and personalities for their colorful cast, and it’s hard to imagine a reader who won’t be delighted.

“–Publishers Weekly, starred review”Not only stands on its own merit, but may be even more colorful than the original. “–Huffington Post”Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers once again offer perceptive and frequently hilarious insights.

The Day the Crayons Came Home will have readers of all ages chuckling–and will inspire kids’ empathy and imagination in equal measure. “–Book – Page Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit – The #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon–over two years on the bestseller list Winner of the E.

B. White Read-Aloud Award – Amazon’s 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year – A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2013Goodreads’ 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year * “Hilarious.

The classic Christmas story, a joy to share with young children. The gentle beauty of the story of the first Christmas is now available as a board book. With a simple, lyrical text and radiant artwork, this book is perfect for the youngest child to be a part of the wonder of the Nativity.

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers have all embraced this telling. Don’t miss this beautiful little book from the acclaimed team of Nola Buck and Felicia Bond.

Share the joy and magic of the Christmas season while teaching little ones about basic and festive colors! Red Santa hats, yellow bells, green fir trees, purple bows on presents, and white snow men all abound this holiday season.

Celebrate Christmas with your little one while teaching them festive and bright colors. Featuring fun, retro-inspired illustrations by Jill Howarth and with thick, sturdy pages, The Colors of Christmas is a must-have to complete any holiday celebration with a baby or toddler year after year!.

The bestselling star of NO, DAVID! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties.

From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities–but with David’s naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.

From the amazing mind of author and illustrator Bill Cotter comes one of this year’s best Christmas books for children! Larry the lovable monster from Don’t Push the Button! is back for the holidays with another hilarious, interactive adventure in this toddler Christmas book! It’s almost Christmas and Santa is coming! You don’t want to end up on the naughty list, do you? With no elves in sight, Larry thinks he can get away with some last-minute holiday mischief before Santa arrives.

Well, maybe just once can’t hurt. uh oh! Kids have fun pushing the button, shaking the book, and scratching Larry’s tummy. This is a winner for reading aloud to a group–Atlanta Parent, Don’t Push the Button!.

Young readers will enjoy reading about the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary and the visit from the three wise men in this addition to the Living Lights series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn all about Jesus’ holy birth.

Berenstain Bears The Very First Christmas–part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books–is perfect for: Early readers ages 4-8Reading out loud during Advent or the holiday season – Holiday gift exchanges or as an Advent gift – Sparking conversations about the true meaning behind Christmas and the birth of Jesus – Berenstain Bears The Very First Christmas is an addition to The Living Lights series, which: Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family – Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of books – Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date.

Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas uniquely teaches the Christmas story to your children by starting at creation and sharing that Jesus has always been present and that God has always had a plan for Christmas.

Bible verses and Jesus Calling devotions are on every spread of this beautifully illustrated book with foil and glitter on the cover. Teach your children the story of Christmas. starting from creation! In Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas, children will discover that God always had a plan for Christmas.

Christ was chosen before the world was made. –1 Peter 1:20The Christmas story began long, long ago. Before the angel Gabriel told Mary she would have God’s Son. Before the shepherds saw the angels and before the wise men saw the star.

Even before the sun and the moon shone for the first time, before the first cows ever moooed and the first monkeys ever climbed! Before Adam and Even took their first walk in the Garden of Eden, God had a plan for Christmas.

From the beginning of time, God had a plan to save his children. That plan was Jesus! Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas is a beautifully embellished jacketed hardcover with foil and glitter. Curl up with your little ones around the Christmas tree with Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas.

Young readers will understand the wonderous work angels do in this addition to the Living Lights series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about the role angels had in the Christmas story.

– The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel–part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books–is perfect for: Early readers ages 4-8Reading out loud during Advent or the holiday season – Holiday gift exchanges, stocking stuffers, or as an Advent gift – Sparking conversations about the true meaning behind Christmas and how to spread holiday cheer – The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel is an addition to the Living Lights series, which: Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family – Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of books – Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date.

Young readers will enjoy reading about the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary and the visit from the three wise men in this addition to the Living Lights series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn all about Jesus’ holy birth.

Berenstain Bears The Very First Christmas–part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books–is perfect for: Early readers ages 4-8Reading out loud during Advent or the holiday season – Holiday gift exchanges or as an Advent gift – Sparking conversations about the true meaning behind Christmas and the birth of Jesus – Berenstain Bears The Very First Christmas is an addition to The Living Lights series, which: Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family – Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of books – Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date.

It’s hours of jolly holiday fun–including glitter stickers New in this bestselling activity series, Paint by Sticker Kids: Christmas includes everything kids need to create ten vibrant images, including Santa, a snowman, stockings filled with presents, and a dazzling Christmas tree–with glitter stickers that make the images shine.

Step 1: Pick an image. Step 2: Find the stickers. Step 3: Match the numbers. And watch your Halloween painting come to life Includes everything you need to create ten sticker paintings on sturdy card stock.

Plus, all the pages are perforated–making it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share.

Celebrate Christmas all year round with Nina, the littlest elf in Santa’s workshop! Nina doesn’t finish the teddy bear she’s making in time for it to get loaded onto Santa’s sleigh but, encouraged by Santa Claus himself to not give up, she works far into the night.

While Santa is out delivering presents, a baby is born. Santa comes back for Nina’s bear-and guess who he takes along to deliver it?.

Some people think that Christmas was a Silent Night. Far from it. It was filled with shouting, singing and screaming! It was as noisy as any of our Christmas celebrations. This fun and fresh retelling of the Christmas story comes with invitations to make some noise, so that children can join in as parents read to them.

Our Family’s Night Before Christmas book is a sweet Christmas tradition that the whole family will look forward to each year. Introduce children to the classic Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” with this personalized Christmas book that features your family’s last name, up to two guardians’ nicknames (mommy, daddy, etc.

), and up to 6 children’s names. Key features: Hardcover book with 20 FSC-certified paper pages Customizable Your family’s last name is featured prominently on the cover and displayed throughout the story and in the illustrations Makes a great Christmas gift Illustrated by Aleksandra Smidt Age recommendation: All ages! was founded in 2000 by Maia and Allan Haag.

Parents to young children themselves, Maia and Allan loved the idea of gifting personalized books to young readers, and they wanted to create something special that encourages creativity and an eagerness to learn.

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Now a board book just right for the littlest hands, this modern Christmas classic highlighting how animals are just as curious as kids about their own Santa makes the perfect stocking stuffer. When Big Snowshoe tells Little Snow that the animals’ Santa is coming with presents for everyone, Little Snow wants to know who he is.

The animals say they have never seen him. Maybe he’s a badger, a moose, a polar bear, or a wolf, they tell him. But this spunky little rabbit thinks they are just fooling him. On Christmas Eve, Big Snowshoe is determined to make Little Snow into a believer, and all of the animals are delighted when he succeeds, including the animals’ Santa.

Love of animals, winter, and all things Christmas is on grand display in this original holiday story, a perfect edition to families’ Jan Brett holiday collection.

Celebrate Christmas with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this gorgeous deluxe storybook retelling of the beloved Christmas special! Christmas is almost here, which means ice-skating, Christmas carols, and sparkly lights everywhere—even on Snoopy’s doghouse! Everyone is enjoying the holiday celebrations except Charlie Brown.

Can the Peanuts gang help Charlie Brown discover the true meaning of Christmas? Find out in this beautiful deluxe storybook with a cloth cover, lush foil stamping, and incredible illustrations! This makes the perfect holiday gift for fans of Peanuts and the classic Christmas special.

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