30 Best Christmas Books for Kids to Read in 2023

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Luna Luna Loves Christmas

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Luna Luna Loves Christmas

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Age Range: 4-18

Join Luna as she navigates her first holiday season celebrating Christmas at two households, her mom's and her dad's. Luna finds that her Christmas spirit doubles as she enjoys new traditions with her parents.

When Santa Was a Baby

When Santa Was a Baby

Now 17% Off

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Age range: 3-7 years

This adorably illustrated book gives reader's a glimpse into Santa's childhood as a quirky kid. Children of all ages will delight in the high jinx that Santa gets himself into while growing up.

Dream Snow

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Age range: 3+ years

Inside this imaginative take on the story of Santa Claus are lift-the-flaps, making the book all the more fun for little ones.

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Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers Toy Store

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Age Range: 4-7

This charming tale tells the story of little Nicky Claus, who wanted to make every child happy, if only just for one day.

Bird Count

Now 16% Off

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Age Range: 4-8

Bird watchers young and old will love reading about Ava and her mom attending the National Audubon's Christmas Bird Count.

The Christmassy Cactus

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Age Range: 4-8

Join a beloved cactus as she grapples with feeling left out of the holiday festivities. She feels like she can never stand out next to the gigantic Christmas tree, but a special wish is granted for the cactus on Christmas morning.

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Bright Winter Night

Now 26% Off

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Age range: 3-7 years

This beautifully illustrated celebration of woodland creatures will become your new favorite book to read aloud.

Best for Barnyard Lovers

A Simple Christmas on the Farm

Best for Barnyard Lovers

A Simple Christmas on the Farm

Now 28% Off

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Age range: 4-8 years

This book focuses on the most important parts of the season: generosity, community, and connecting with loved ones.

The Tree That's Meant to Be

Now 42% Off

Age range: Preschool and up

This heartfelt tale tells the story of a lonely Christmas tree that learns what it means to be loved when the forest animals adopt it as their own, proving each of us is worthy of love just as we are.

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Little Simon All the Little Snowflakes

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Age range: 16 months and up

With die-cut snowflakes decorating the brightly illustrated pages of this board book, All the Little Snowflakes is a perfect choice for the young reader who loves to interact with their stories.

A World Full of Winter Stories

Now 20% Off

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Age Range: 5-8

Don't let Christmas get all the attention this Winter. Read all about myths, legends, and more which celebrates everything to do with this cold season.

It's Christmas Everywhere: Celebrations from Around the World

Now 35% Off

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Age Range: 2-5

Learn about holiday traditions and celebrations from around the world. The book transforms into a fun 3D tree.

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The Twelve Hours of Christmas

Now 37% Off

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Age Range: 4-8

This rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas counts down the activities of the day. Five golden rings become five Nana hugs, eight maids a-milking become eight mugs of cocoa

The Night Before Christmas

Now 24% Off

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Age Range: All ages!

This edition of the Christmas classic is re-invented with whimsical illustrations. It's tall and narrow too, perfect for a stocking.

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas!

Now 37% Off

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Age Range: 3-7

Readers will love heading back to Who-ville and checking in on the most lovable villain, The Grinch! Find out if he really learned the meaning of Christmas in this fun sequel.

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Little Simon Christmas Parade

Now 19% Off

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Age range: 16 months and up

With an irresistible rhythm and instrument-playing animal marching band (chickens with bassoons, ducks with trombones...even cow saxophonists!), beloved children's book author Sandra Boynton returns with what's sure to be a holiday repeat request in every home with little readers.

Pick a Pine Tree

Now 39% Off

Age range: preschool and up

Joyous illustrations and fun rhythms lead readers on the nostalgic journey of the traditions of selecting and decorating everyone's favorite holiday centerpiece: a Christmas tree!

All the Colors of Christmas

Now 33% Off

Age range: preschool and up

A diverse cast of children in All the Colors of Christmas shows us that Christmas is composed of all the colors of the rainbow and best celebrated together with the ones we love.

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Penguin Workshop The Crayons' Christmas

Now 50% Off

Age range: preschool-2 years

The dynamic children's book duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers return with The Crayons' Christmas, a festive story with real holiday letters from the Crayons you can remove from their envelopes and other fun interactive elements. This one is sure to be a hit year after year.

Red and Lulu

Now 47% Off

Age range: preschool-2 years

When cardinals Red and Lulu becomes separated, they'll stop at nothing and go the distance just to find each other during the season of love and miracles in this beautifully illustrated and heartwarming story.

Alison Allsopp is the Style and Market Editor at Country Living.

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Update: 2024-04-25