We usually wait until after Thanksgiving to start holiday shopping. This year, we decided to start early. But what’s the harm in looking and ordering your gifts now? Know what is the best gift idea? Books! Books are always a great idea. Gift books to add to a home library, books for the classroom, books for friends, and books for the car. Plus you can read from anywhere. We gathered up our favorite Christmas books to share and give as gifts this Christmas. Wrap them up with a stuffed plushie and a ribbon to add extra cheer.
All the Colors of Christmas
by Matthew Paul Turner, Gillian Gamble (Illustrator)
Matthew Paul Turner celebrates the Christmas season, with the colors that infuse the holiday and all the memorable sensations and experiences including a festive market, sledding, and nativity scene connected to those bright colors. Matthew draws his readers into a whirling ribbon of the familiar reds and greens of Christmas, as well as other festive hues.
Little Red Sleigh
Erin Guendelsberger , Elizaveta Tretyakova
An enchanting Christmas story about a little sled that wants to get to the North Pole to become Santa’s sleigh. This beautiful picture book takes the little sled on an adventure with a big train and a yellow truck full of Christmas trees which is sure to grab your children’s attention. Will the Little Red Sleigh ever make it to the North Pole?
Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light
Gorgeously illustrated and overflowing with heart, Apryl Stott’s debut picture book shares the delightful friendship between Coco and Bear. On a quest through a wintery forest, the two friends go on a mission to spread joy—but the woodland creatures are skeptical of Bear’s intentions. After all, bears are scary and shouldn’t be trusted! Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light has the makings of a new classic that everyone needs and can appreciate.
Green Is for Christmas
The Crayons are back! Only this time, they’re here for the holiday cheer! When Green Crayon tries to claim that he’s the only Christmas color in the box, the other Crayons are in an uproar. They have to convince him that each one of them, particularly Red, White, Silver, and Tan, brings holiday cheer too. Humorous and entertaining, Green is for Christmas is the perfect book to read for story time this Christmas season.
Cody’s Crazy Christmas
by Andrea Realpe
Join Cody and his pup as they learn to navigate through misadventures trying to find his parent’s spectacular Christmas surprise in this loving comedic, and fun story.
Your kids will learn about the value of family and the true meaning of Christmas. They will also learn about friendship, teamwork, making good choices, and most importantly, encouraging children to ask for help.
Snowmen At Christmas
Caralyn Buehner , Mark Buehner
This is a fun, rhyming Christmas story about the adventures of snowmen on Christmas Eve. It is beautifully illustrated and would bring joy to any snowmen builder. I bet this one will become a Christmas favorite to be read over and over again!
Santa in the City
Tiffany D. Jackson , Reggie Brown
How does Santa deliver Christmas gifts if your home doesn’t have a chimney? This sweet picture book about a girl named Deja who worries that Santa won’t visit her in the city will capture readers’ hearts and answer questions about where Santa parks his sleigh and how he enters into apartments. Tiffany D. Jackson may normally write YA horrors and thrillers, but her debut picture book certainly is nothing but Christmas cheer, and Reggie Brown’s art brings it to life in splendid ways!
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