Best Christmas Books For Preschoolers (2025 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.

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.

This gorgeously illustrated picture book features a lyrical retelling of the birth of Christ, written in the style of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. “”‘ Twas the very first Christmas when all through the town, not a creature was stirring–there was not a sound.

” This beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus celebrates that joyous night in Bethlehem so long ago. The poem begins with the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem and moves through Christ’s birth, the angels’ appearance to the shepherds, and the visit by the Wise Men.

The simple, yet elegant, verses will appeal to little ones and are accompanied by the rich oil illustrations of Christine Kornacki.

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!.

Enjoy a children’s book classic in this perfect to read board book format! “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.

” Nothing frightens Madeline–not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers even after 75 years! It’s the night before Christmas and everyone is sick in bed.

All except brave Madeline, who is up and about and feeling just fine. Taking care of eleven little girls and Miss Clavel is hard work, but when Madeline finds help from a magical merchant, the girls embark on a Christmas journey that will surely make them forget their sniffles and sneezes.

Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline’s Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.

Celebrate the holidays with Bear and his friends in this sweet picture book from bestselling author Karma Wilson! Bear’s friends are determined to keep Bear awake for Christmas! So they wake Bear up and have him help them find a Christmas tree, bake cakes, hang up stockings, and sing Christmas songs.

Bear stays up—by discovering that giving is one of the best Christmas presents of all!.

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!.

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.

This favorite Christmas picture book is now available in a reduced size padded board book perfect for little hands with bright red foil on the cover to share the holiday cheer! In the stable next to an inn, Kind Ox is just settling in for the night when Old Dog comes into the stable.

Kind Ox makes room for Old Dog, who in turn makes room for Stray Cat, who then makes room for Small Mouse–and each time, the larger animal says to the small, “There’s always room for a little one here.

” Finally, Tired Donkey comes by, carrying Joseph and Mary, who asks “Where will my child be born?” Kind Ox replies, “There is always room for a little one here. ” And so, Jesus is born in the stable with the animals all around Him.

Celebrate the spirit of the season with 12 Disney and Pixar stories in this treasury of tales that can each be read aloud in five minutes! Join in the festivities of the season as Mike and Sully race to light the big Christmas tree, Alice finds the Red Queen’s present, Peter Pan brings Christmas to Never Land, and more! With 12 stories featuring your favorite Disney and Pixar characters, each meant to be read aloud in five minutes, this padded storybook with beautiful illustrations is the perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or anytime! Complete your 5-Minute Collections with these best-selling favorites! 5-Minute Disney Christmas Stories5-Minute Disney Halloween Stories5-Minute Girl Power Stories 5-Minute Disney Junior Stories5-Minute Disney Classic Stories5-Minute Disney Snuggle Stories5-Minute Disney Pixar Stories5-Minute Star Wars Stories5-Minute Disney Princess Stories5-Minute Disney Under the Water Stories5-Minute Winnie the Pooh Stories5-Minute Disney Sleepy Time Stories5-Minute Marvel StoriesAND MORE!.

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.

The six Herdman children are the terror of their town. When they take over the annual Christmas pageant, everyone rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas. ALA Notable Children’s Book 1971-1975. The Herdman’s are the worst kids in the history of the world.

They lie, steal, smoke cigars, swear, and hit little kids. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. None of the Herdmans has ever heard the Christmas story before.

Their interpretation of the tale – the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies and Herod needs a good beating — has a lot of people up in arms. But it will make this year’s pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.

This modern Christmas classic highlights how animals are just as curious as kids about their own Santa. 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 finds a way to see the animals’ Santa and a Snowy Owl in a red cap swoops down with a pack full of presents.

Never again will an excited Little Snow doubt that there is an animals’ Santa. Jan Brett’s love of animals, winter, and all things Christmas is on grand display in this original holiday story.

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.

This Duck & Goose large-format board book is perfect for the littlest of readers! Now an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+! New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to celebrate Christmas in this sturdy, large-sized board book.

Goose wants to make snow angels and go sledding-but Duck knows it’s time for Christmas! Preschoolers won’t be able to resist this board book filled with Christmas cheer. The large size makes this a perfect book for sharing during a storytime or lap time.

“Duck and Goose have taken their places alongside Frog and Toad and George and Martha as fine examples of friendship, curiosity and problem-solving. “–Kirkus Reviews Charming, funny, simple, and surprising.

Hills is master of the light comic touch. –The Boston Globe.

This board book edition of Eric Carle’s classic Christmas book is perfect for holiday gift-giving and stocking stuffing! It’s December 24th, and the old farmer settles down for a winter’s nap, wondering how Christmas can come when there is no snow! In his dream he imagines a snowstorm covering him and his animals–named One, Two, Three, Four and Five–in a snowy blanket.

But when the farmer awakens, he finds that it has really snowed outside, and now he remembers something! Putting on his red suit, he goes outside and places gifts under the tree for his animals, bringing holiday cheer to all.

Clever lift-the-flaps reveal the animals hidden under the snow in the farmer’s dream, making this board book edition a treat for all ages. Praise for Dream Snow Few in number are the parents who have made it through their toddler’s years on just one copy of Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Dream Snow has similar ingredients: a simple story, lively collage-like illustrations and a fun gimmick for little hands. –TIME.

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.

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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Help little ones learn about the true meaning of Christmas with this children’s picture book that tells the story of Jesus’s birth. This sweet recordable storybook features rhyming verse and charming illustrations of the Nativity story.

Your special little one will love hearing your voice even when you can’t be there in person. Hardcover recordable book features the Nativity story. 18 pages. Written by Sara Quenzer. Illustrated by Amber Goodvin.

Features Voice Save Technology. Coordinates with My First Nativity Set and “The Christmas Angel” board book (both sold separately). Requires three (3) AAA replaceable batteries, included. Ages 3+. 8.

5″ W x 10″ H x 0. 88″ D.