Christmas is a time for giving, family and celebration. Many of us enjoy this festive holiday and so we have decided to bring you 12 books to read during the holiday period. The perfect ’12 Days of Christmas’ for any bookworm.

There is a Christmas story for everyone in this collection.

1. ‘Christmas Stories’ by PF Farraday

A collection of twelve short, wonderful and magical stories to warm your heart this Christmas.

2. ‘Wonka’s Christmas Story’ by Madeleine Ann Masterson

This mystery filled, festive story really helps to celebrate the magic of Christmas. On the night before Christmas, all was still...Wonka the cat was curled up watching a box set on TV, excited for what tomorrow would bring.

Suddenly, there was a scratching noise at the back door! Who could it be? And what did they want? A fun, spooky tale to help celebrate the magic of Christmas.

3. ‘Lost in December’by David Forster

A Christmas story filled with romance, disappointment and dreams coming true. Sabina Evans was on her way to work like any other simple day in her simple life in Arizona, but when her boss retires and the new boss is the same charming stranger she met on the way to work, everything changes. Her anger, hatred and the aggressive attitude she had, in that same coffee shop, by that same window, turned to passion and love. What happens when she finally knows? What’s in his wallet?

The twenty-three-year-old country girl finally finds her prince charming Ian Williams, who turns her into someone else she never expected to become.

At the same time, she finds her dream career as a designer for America’s most famous fashion magazines. Sabina thinks the best solution to keep both is to lie to Ian but she never knew what was going to happen next.

Meanwhile, Stephan Haralson is someone she never expected to appear in her life, and although his only wish was to enter her life and change it, it is she who changes his life for good.

4. ‘Jenny’s Special Tree: Colouring Book’ by Tony Wells

A wonderful interactive Christmas book. This colouring book is a companion to the story book, Jenny's Special Tree. It describes Christmas coming to an end and the Randells preparing to take down their beautiful tree and decorations.

It has been a time of bustle and excitement, but Jenny is sad at the thought of letting go of their precious tree. So the family plant it in a small copse at the end of the lane where they live.

For Spruce, the little Christmas tree, it is a strange and confusing time: where has the family gone? And where is he? But it's not long before he meets Jeremy, the friendly dormouse.

And as Spruce gets to know the other trees in the copse, he starts to feel very much at home. His new life might just be wonderful after all, especially when the Randells come to visit.

5. ‘Dreamer in the Snows’ by David Forster

A mysterious novel that celebrates a Christmas miracle. When five-year-old Kirsty Macrae has an accident, a series of events follows which are both mysterious and life-changing.

The harsh and unforgiving weather conditions lead a sailing crew to land in the Scottish village of Lamlash, where they are called upon to help in Kirsty's life-saving operation.

Strong friendships are formed and a romance blossoms. During her operation, Kirsty dreams of being rescued from the snow by a flying reindeer, called Charity.

Not unusual, as it's nearly Christmas. Or was it a dream? Sometimes, dreams come true. No one can understand the things that happen surrounding Kirsty's accident and operation, which makes it all the more magical.

Is there a good Samaritan out there, or is it someone we don't really believe in? The tracks and prints in the snow tell us to believe the unbelievable. To have a little faith and hope.

6. ‘The Snow Dome and the Secret Storey’by Joanne Leigh Lancaster

This is a magical Christmas story and a wonderful bedtime read for 10 – 12-year olds. Have you ever gazed into a snow dome and wondered what it would be like if the world inside was real?

Well, 12-year-olds, Ali Wiseman and James Newman, don’t have to wonder. For when they stumble across a secret story of Rose Cottage, they discover a magical snow dome and are swirled into the world within.

In their new roles as seer and seeker, they set out on a quest to stand in the path of darkness and to solve the mystery of the missing Emily Rose.

Their choices lead them to far off and mysterious lands where their adventures are only just beginning…

7. ‘The Sand Sleigh’ by Gus LaShelle

This Christmas tale is one to really warm hearts. It is Christmas Eve on a warm summer’s day and Charlie has been building festive sand sculptures on the beach.

Filled with excitement,  Charlie joins her family and the marching band on the way to the village carol service. An unexpected encounter with  Santa then leads to her exciting day continuing into a magical evening when he needs her help to save Christmas.

8. ‘Christmas Kitten’ by Paul F Cookson

With a chapter to read each day, this book lifts everyone’s holiday spirit. The adventures of a cuddly white kitten, who has no name and has lost his family just before Christmas.

Each chapter represents one day leading up to Christmas and can be read to overexcited children at bedtime. A happy ending, complete with Father Christmas, is guaranteed.

9. ‘A Present for Santa’ by Julie Murray

A heart-warming story that shares the true gifts of Christmas. The story is about a group of animals that comes together to discuss Christmas and what they should buy for Santa.

They learn that the most precious gifts are friendship, sharing and thoughtfulness. Join the animals in the snowy scenes of Santa’s house and see how they all work together to make the best Christmas ever.

10. Sprite's Christmas Flight by Carmen Powell

It was Christmas Eve, a very exciting time for Santa and the reindeer but something went wrong. Santa was having problems getting all the presents delivered to the children on his list. Read how Matthew and Sprite came to the rescue, saving Christmas!

11. ‘The Turkeys Who Had a Happy Christmas’ by John Norton

This tale ensures happiness for everyone during the holiday times.In the depths of winter, turkeys are hatching on the farm. By next Christmas, they will have grown and will be delicious Christmas dinners for lots of people.

But Bertie is a very clever turkey, who has learnt a lot. When the lorry carrying Bertie, his friends Tulula and Charlie and the rest of the flock to market overturns, Bertie leads their escape. He has a clever plan to get their freedom. But will it work, or will they end up on the Christmas dinner table?

12. ‘Danny’s Christmas’ by Jean and Jamie Illingworth

The second story in the series, this book achieves the magic of Christmas. This is the second book in the Danny Dragon series written and illustrated by mother and son team, Jean and Jamie Illingworth.

They are stories of kindness and friendship and the everyday adventures of Danny, a dragon, and his brave little friend Susie. The stories follow the year round, and in this magical Christmas story, Danny tries to save Susie’s nativity play, but things go wrong and he has to put them right again.