My kids ADORE books, and holiday books are no exception. They are ever so special since we only bring them out once a year! We love reading the classics that I remember from my own childhood, but we really love a lot of the new books from our every day favorites-especially since the classics can be scary for littlest ones- I mean, the Grinch STEALS presents, and everyone is so mean to poor Rudolph! Here are some that we will be reading over and over in our house! What are your favorites?
Wintery Tales…with beautiful illustrations
The Snow Puppy by Marcus Pfister
A Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Dream Snow by Eric Carle
The Red Sled by Lita Judge
Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner. This is a whole series!
The Classics
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens…try the Babylit version!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Suess
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer by Rick Bunsen
The Night Before Christmas by Clement C Moore
Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M Schultz
The Nutcracker…we love Tallulah’s Nutcracker by Marilyn Singer
Our Newish Favorites
Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah by Norman Bridwell
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by James Dean
Olivia Helps with Christmas by Ian Falconer
Olive the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh
Dear Santa by Rod Campbell
Duck & Goose It’s Time for Christmas by Tad Hills
Christmas Quiet by Deborah Underwood
Llama, Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney
Happy Hanukkah Curious George by H.A. Rey
How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas by Jane Yolen
For the Truck Lovers….
Construction Site on Christmas Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Little Blue Truck Christmas by Alice Schertle
The 12 Trucks of Christmas by Chrissy Bozik
Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas by Brianna Caplan Sayres