23 Favorite Holiday Books for Kids

Reading with my children is one of our favorite things to do. We try to sit down and read together at least once a day, typically at bedtime. I also like to read with the boys anytime they’re a little extra rowdy and need to calm down or when they’re not feeling well. The benefits of reading with your children are well-known and most of all, it’s an enjoyable and wonderful way to spend time together. One of my kids’ favorite type of books are seasonal and holiday books. It’s so fun to read stories based on holiday themes, whether it’s Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter or another special day. In this post I’m going to share 23 favorite holiday books for kids that my family owns and loves. These Christmas books also make wonderful holiday gifts for kids!

Christmas Books for Kids

Christmastime with kids is truly magical. I love watching the joy of the season through their eyes and sharing all of our holiday traditions together. One of these traditions includes gifting our boys a new holiday book each Christmas. Sometimes we will gift this on Christmas Eve night along with pajamas. Other years we will gift the holiday book on December 1st so that they can enjoy reading it the entire season. I think holiday books make an excellent gift for any kids on your list, whether you’re shopping for nieces and nephews, grandchildren or your own children. Reading these books together has become part of the Christmas magic in our home. Over the years we’ve added quite a few books to our Christmas library. I’m excited to share my 23 favorite holiday books for kids in hopes that they can bring joy to some of your homes as well!

The Best Holiday Books for Kids

1. 5 More Sleeps ‘til Christmas by Jimmy Fallon

2. The Great Santa Stakeout by Betsy Bird

3. The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Edition by Clement C. Moore

4. Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry

5. Little Red Sleigh by Erin Guendelsberger

6. Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies

7. Little Blue Truck’s Christmas by Alice Schertle

8. Paddington by Michael Bond

9. Duck & Goose by Tad Hills

10. Home Alone by John Hughes

11. Construction Site on Christmas Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker & AG Ford

12. How to Catch Santa by Jean Raegan

13. Olive, the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh

14. Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas by Kimberly & James Dean

15. Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buchner

16. Dasher by Matt Tavares

17. A Christmas Wish for Corduroy by Don Treeman

18. Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen

19. Christmas is Coming! An Advent Book by Chronicle Books

20. Christmas Farm by Mary Lyn Ray

21. Secret Santas and the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving by Courtney Petruzzelli

22. The 12 Sleighs of Christmas by Sherri Duskey Rinker

23. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

Children’s Holiday Books

I hope during this sweet Christmas season you’re able to slow down, relax and enjoy time with family. Reading holiday books with your kids can be a fun and easy way to do just that. Do you see one of your favorite children’s Christmas books on my list? Or do you possibly have another favorite holiday book for kids that you’d recommend? If so, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below! Wishing you all a slow and sweet holiday season with loved ones!