Looking for children’s picture books about Christmas? Here are 27 of them!

Looking for fun seasonal books to read to your learners? In this post I share over 20 Christmas-themed books for young listeners.
If you’re looking for Christmas books with a Christian theme, zoom to the second half of the post.
Christian Christmas books
It’s shocking how hard it is to find a good children’s book that tells the true story of Christmas. I was looking for books that told the story without being too cartoony or silly. There aren’t many of them!
Sweet Mary wore a flaxen robe
And Joseph, sandals on his feet.
A stable open to the world.
Their quilt? No more than supple straw.
I hope you found some good books to enjoy this season!
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Jessica
Thank you for these! Your book lists are always so helpful. Any suggestions on Christmas chapter books?
Heather Groth, Customer Support
Hi, Jessica! I’m glad you have found the book lists to be helpful! I’m sorry, but we don’t currently have a list of Christmas chapter books. I hope you are able to find some that are good and work well for your students!
Carina
A favourite in our house at Christmas is “The Christmas Caravan” by Jennifer Beck.
‘Jesus’ Christmas Party’ by Nicholas Allan is a fun book that my children enjoy. Especially the inn-keeper who gets more and more frustrated as his sleep is interrupted so many times!
Anna G
I’m so glad this helps you, Carina!
Mrs.D
I really do appreciate the list of Christian Books – and your side/caution notes about the book. Merry Christmas !
Anna G
I’m so glad this was helpful for you! It was really fun to put together.
Shirley Soon
Thanks, Kendra! My grandkids will love to have more stories for me to share with them!
Kendra Buich
Thanks! These recommendations are wonderful! Also two of our favorite “Christian” Christmas books where it’s not necessarily the biblical story of Christ’s birth but outlines it are “Little Star” written by Anthony DeStefano and “Humphrey’s First Christmas” written by Carol Heyer very sweet books! I highly recommend! ?
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Anna G
Thanks for those recommendations, Kendra! I’ll have to check them out.