Children’s Christmas books: Festive Stories for Ages 0-10
🎄 Children’s Christmas books: Festive Stories for Ages 0-10 🎅
Christmas is a magical time to share cosy stories – whether it’s sparkly picture books for toddlers, or festive adventures for older readers. Here’s a handpicked selection of Christmas-themed books for children up to age 10, blending timeless classics with modern favourites.
Ages 0–3
(Read-aloud & Interactive)
- That’s Not My Reindeer – Fiona Watt (Usborne touchy-feely series)
- Dear Santa – Rod Campbell (Lift-the-flap)
- Spot’s First Christmas – Eric Hill
- Christmas Peekaboo! – DK
- Peppa’s Christmas Wish – Neville Astley & Mark Baker
Ages 3–6
- The Jolly Christmas Postman – Janet & Allan Ahlberg
- Stick Man – Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
- Father Christmas – Raymond Briggs
- Mog’s Christmas – Judith Kerr
- Pick a Pine Tree – Patricia Toht & Jarvis
Ages 6–8
- Isadora Moon Makes Winter Magic – Harriet Muncaster
- The Christmasaurus – Tom Fletcher
- The Empty Stocking – Richard Curtis & Rebecca Cobb
- Winnie and Wilbur: The Santa Surprise – Korky Paul & Laura Owen
- The Nutcracker (retold editions, various illustrators)
Ages 9–10
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis
- The Girl Who Saved Christmas – Matt Haig
- A Boy Called Christmas – Matt Haig
- One Christmas Wish – Katherine Rundell
- The Snow Spider – Jenny Nimmo (Not actually about Christmas, but a popular ‘winter/magical’ trilogy
📚 From touchy-feely reindeer for toddlers to magical adventures for confident readers, these Christmas stories are perfect for creating festive family traditions. Curl up, get cosy, and share the wonder of Christmas through books!..
The festive season is a wonderful opportunity to slow down, enjoy quiet moments together, and build memories that last far beyond December. Reading aloud helps little ones develop language skills, boosts imagination, and creates a sense of warmth and security during an otherwise busy time of year. Whether you’re gathered around the tree, snuggled under blankets, or sharing bedtime stories lit by fairy lights, Children’s Christmas books offer a magical way to bring families together. With so many enchanting tales to choose from – traditional, modern, humorous, or heartfelt – there’s a perfect story for every child, every age, and every Christmas mood.
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