Christmas is the time of family reunions and showing love and generosity. Moreover, it’s the time for telling and sharing stories. What better way to evoke the spirit of Christmas than by reading books during the Christmas holidays? Books provide magical experiences and imagination while also enhancing the literary skills of young learners. Reading from an early age helps develop a child’s brain and enhance social and communication skills. On one hand, it sparks imagination and curiosity, while on the other, it allows children to be able to differentiate between reality and make-belief.

Children’s books for Christmas especially endorse the importance of togetherness, kindness and generosity. They are all about the happiness and magic that surrounds this holiday. They talk about giving and celebrating love. They talk about Santa, elves, Christmas trees and gifts. They take us into the world of fables and fairy tales, bringing out the child in us, where everyone is waiting for their special Christmas wish, even monsters! Now, does that spark imagination or not? So, jump into the Christmas spirit and have bonding family time by celebrating Christmas festivities with your favourite books. Here is how you can add the literary element for your children during your Christmas holidays in the UK.
 

Bedtime story

It’s Christmas Eve, and how would you like to end the day after the tiring preparations for Christmas? How about getting cosy in your pyjamas and sharing a beautifully illustrated bedtime story full of Christmas spirit to tell to your child or grandchild? Not only would that be a great bonding activity, but will also help them to inculcate the values they learnt from the stories. If they had been cranky or anxious that day, it could also help them relax and relieve anxiety. These moments filled with magic, make memories that last a lifetime. So wait no more and choose delightful books for the bedtime routine during the Christmas holidays.
 

Reading Corner activity

Create holiday traditions by setting up a reading corner during the Christmas holidays for your little ones (and yourself too) with garlands, cosy blankets, and maybe fairy lights. Decorate it with their favourite characters from the books and provide enough lighting to make the overall reading atmosphere comfortable and fun.

You could also put up large stockings for each child and add a new book every day. This way they will be surprised what their ‘book of the day’ is. At the end of each read, encourage them to share the stories with you and the best thing they liked about it. This will instil the values of Christmas they have learnt from the books. View our wide range of children’s books with the Christmas themes like kindness, generosity and family bonding, from pre-schoolers to older children, and stock your reading corner with the best!
 

Books as gifts

As the time of the holiday season closes in, most of us are left wondering about and choosing the right gifts for family, friends and children. Especially if someone you know belongs to low-income communities as they are the ones that are deprived of good reads. Well think no more, and give the children you know something they can keep forever; an adventurous literary experience! Gift them a book and the joy of reading and learning!

We, at Austin Macauley, have prepared a list of our best beautiful children’s Christmas books. Have a look at our collection and maybe you may find something interesting to share with your loved ones this holiday season.
 

Santa Calls Nanny for Help

Santa Calls Nanny for Help is written by Julie Lewis, a grandmother of three children having a passion for storytelling and reading to children. This story is written to encourage a passion for reading among young readers. Santa, who is a special friend of Nanny, finds a few things missing for Christmas, and Christmas is not possible without them. He is relying on the help of Nanny and her three grandchildren. Nanny is ever ready to help her secret friend. Grab this happy read for the Christmas holidays here to solve the mystery of the missing things.
 

Go, Santa, Go!

This children’s Christmas book takes an interesting take on the Christmas lists –that belong to monsters. So what do monsters dream of getting for their Christmas? This book by D Rogers takes us on a merry ride on the magic sleigh to sort out the presents for the monsters. Give your child’s imagination a boost with this book and get it here.
 

The Turkeys Who Had a happy Christmas

This sweet story is about a turkey called Bertie. With its cute illustrations, it is one of the best children’s book for Christmas. Written by John Norton, the story is inspired by real events, where a lorry full of turkeys overturned on its way to the Christmas market. Bertie formulates a clever plan for himself and his friends to escape when he gets to know that he will eventually become the dinner for Christmas. Go for this book here to read about what happens to them.
 

Meglet and Seb Experience a Magical Christmas

This Christmas holiday, let your child have a truly magical experience with Meglet. This story is about a 5-year old girl and her smart cat, Seb. One Christmas, she and her father, along with Seb, head out to find a perfect Christmas tree. This colourful book with beautiful illustrations is written by Meg Lester, who writes stories based on her childhood memories. She loves to share these stories in a way that they have important lessons for children to learn. Accompany Meglet on her search for true Christmas magic here.

 

The Moose that Missed Christmas

This children’s book for Christmas is written by Linda Woodroffe, an avid believer in the strength of imagination. The Moose that Missed Christmas is a story of two best friends, Angus, the moose, and Finn, the bear. When Angus goes with Finn for a sleepover, the clocks turn from summer to autumn, but bears hibernate in autumn. What happened to Angus, and what about his Christmas? Get this lovely read for your children here to find out!
 

A Christmas Tree Called Russel

This Christmas book by Paul Burgess is full of imagination and adventure. When Russel, the bullied little tree, finds himself all alone, he becomes friends with another little tree called Fern. When both are dug up to be Christmas trees and sent to different locations, Russel finds himself alone again. Will he be able to escape and find his new friend? This is a story of keeping friendships forever. Let your little ones join Russel on his quest. Get the book here!
 

Danny’s Christmas

The second book in the Danny Dragon series, by mother and son duo Jean and Jamie Illingworth, is sure to make the children’s Christmas holiday extra special. What’s more special is that the illustrations are made by the authors too. The story is filled with the adventures of Danny the dragon and his little friend Susie. Get immersed in the Christmas spirit of kindness and helping others as Danny tries his best to make Susie’s Christmas the best. Grab the book here before it runs out!
 

Button’s Christmas

Here’s another adorable read for children, infused with the message of giving and sharing during Christmas. It is written by Mary Quinn Cahill, who has studied childcare and psychology. A cute little book about the rabbit called Button, who wants other children to have her gifts and wishes to meet Santa. Will her wishes come true? Read on here to know!
 

The Dawn Before Christmas

Our reader’s favourite children’s book for Christmas is written by David Pearson, who loves telling stories. This beautifully illustrated book is written poetically, and therefore, has become the most enjoyable read for adults and children alike. When Santa was ready with gifts at the dawn before Christmas, the elves tell him that the reindeer are gone! How will they fly now? Will he find them and accomplish his mission? Find out here.
 

A Present for Santa

Our last but not the least interesting read for the Christmas holidays, A Present for Santa, is a beautiful story that teaches the true values of friendship, sharing and thoughtfulness. It is written by Julie Murray, who has strong family values herself. In this story, the animals are on a mission to find the perfect present for Santa and how they work together to make it the best Christmas. Feel the Christmas spirit with this children’s book here.
 

We hope you loved our collection of children’s books for Christmas. If you are interested in children’s books on other festivals, do check out our children's section for Halloween children’s books and Easter books for children.

Merry Christmas and happy reading to all!

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