9 great Christmas books for children

Books have been and will continue to be timeless gifts for children and adults alike. Here are 9 Christmas books for children that are sure to be a hit.

1. Best Christmas Book Ever by Richard Scarry

A compilation of short stories by Richard Scarry – his Best Christmas book ever captures the magic of Christmas in a compilation of short stories with a crew of charming characters that children are sure to fall on love with.

Available at amazon.com for $7.61! Orders over $35 are eligible for free shipping!

2. The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore

Definitely a Christmas classic we’re sure many of you have heard as a child. Why not pass on the experience to your own children? Cuddle up in the living room and have a reading session as Christmas draws nearer.

Available at amazon.com at only $8.99

3. Bear Stays Up For Christmas by Karma Wilson

Help an adorable cast of animals help their friend, Bear, stay awake for Christmas! Your child will accompany Bear and his friends through Christmas Eve partaking in various Christmas activities in a bid to keeping Bear awake!

Head over to amazon.com and pick up your copy at just $8.99

4. The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

A Christmas take on the original book – The Jolly Postman, delivers letters to famous fairytale characters. The book is an interactive one that helps your kids become more involved with the story. As the story progresses children are able to read the letters to said characters that come enclosed in envelopes.

You can purchase a copy at amazon.com for $14.60

5. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

Another timeless classic of Christmas stories, The Polar Express makes the perfect gift as it can be passed down to future generations. Having continuously made bestsellers lists since 1986, we’re sure you won’t regret getting yourself a copy.

Hurry over to amazon.com to place your order at amazon.com for $11.37

6. How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess

We can’t imagine a childhood without Dr Suess, his rhymes are far too adorable to miss out on. A touching story of how the material side of Christmas was stolen from Whoville, and how they had Christmas anyway – explaining to children that Christmas is so much more than toys and gifts. You’ll have a tongue-tied time reading this one to the kids.

Your copy is waiting for you at amazon.com for $11.14. Free shipping for purchases over $30

7. The Snowman by Raymond Briggs

It is a delightful tale involving a young boy and his snowman that, much to his surprise, comes to life at the stroke of midnight on Christmas. The two then spend the exploring and playing in the lights before flying off into the night. A slightly sad ending, the snowman melts in the end – the book teaches children to appreciate and enjoy the magic of a moment.

The Snowman is available at amazon.com for only $10.75, get a copy for yourself or as a gift!

8. The Berenstain Bears and The Joy of Giving by Jan and Mike Berenstain

Follow your favourite bears through this Christmas-themed story and how they discover the happiness that comes from sharing and giving. Have your children recognise important values together with the bear cubs this Christmas season.

Hurry over and grab yours from amazon.com at just $3.59

9. Elf on the Shelf by Carol V. Aebersold

What better way to get your child excited for Christmas than with an Elf on the Shelf. Elves report back to Santa on who has been naughty or nice – they’re Santa’s little helpers! So tell Junior that he better be on his best behaviour when the Elf comes to visit this year!

Elf on the Shelf comes with a storybook and a box set for safe storage throughout the year. Available at amazon.com for $29.95

Written by

Sonia Pasupathy

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