8 Children’s Christmas Books To Curl Up With

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Finally, December is upon us, and everything Christmas-related can begin without any complaints of it being “too early.”

This means baking delicious Christmas cookies, beginning your Advent calendar, hauling out the decorations, and starting on that Christmas book pile that’s been growing for two months.

As with everything this time of year, it’s always much more fun to read as a family, curled up by the fire with warm, festive mugs of cocoa. So with that in mind, here are 8 children’s Christmas books you’ll want to read with your little ones this year.

01 | Little Christmas Carol: The Illustrated Edition by Charles Dickens (illustrated by Joe Sutphin)

Dickens’ classic tale has remained a Christmas staple for good reason. And with this illustrated edition, readers will be delighted and transported to another world with the gorgeous settings and darling woodland creatures.

02 | The Vanderbeekers of 141st St by Karina Yan Glaser

The Vanderbeekers are a tight-knit family who live in a brownstone on 141st. When they hear that their landlord isn’t going to renew their lease, they have less than two weeks to figure out how to convince him otherwise. If you’re looking for a longer story that you all can gather over all month, this lovely story is perfect for you.

03 | Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht

This delightful book captures the whimsy of everyone’s favorite tradition: picking out the perfect Christmas tree and decorating it with care. With its beautiful illustrations and jolly words, this book will leave everyone feeling merry and bright.

04 | Susanna Claus Saves Christmas by Jean-Marie Bralley

Written by one of Wallflower’s own, Susanna Claus Saves Christmas shifts the spotlight to Mrs. Claus. Even with a busy Christmas schedule, she finds herself longing to leave a more lasting mark. The opportunity presents itself when two weeks before the big day, a mishap threatens the gift deliveries, and Mrs. Claus must save Christmas. This book will delight you and your wee ones to your toes.

05 | The Curious Christmas Trail by Haley Stewart

This adorable tale takes readers along for the journey when, right before the Christmas play, Sister Dymphna goes missing. A search party is put together, and the group must venture out into the snowy night, finding every clue and following every trail. Perfectly suited for a night by the fire as the snow falls just beyond the window.

06 | Night Tree by Eve Bunting

An enchanting book where a small family venture out to a lovely forest to decorate a tree with all sorts of goodies as a gift for the little creatures that live there. This is a book you’ll want to pull out every year.

07 | Room For A Little One by Martin Waddell

This touching book tells the story of the night of Jesus’ birth through beautiful illustrations, perfect for younger children who are new to the Christmas story. For families with very small children, this book will be a staple.

08 | The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden

A sweet book that revolves around three wishes — Ivy, an orphan, who wishes for family and decides to search for her grandmother; Holly, a doll, who wants to be brought to life; and the Joneses, who long for a child. This book with bring warmth to your heart every time you pick it up.