One magical part of setting up for Christmas each year is pulling out our Christian Christmas book collection!
I have to admit, ours is currently pretty small, but that’s because we only have young toddlers in the house currently. Over the years I hope to add a few books each year to the collection.
Reading Christmas books throughout the Christmas season is so beneficial for our children in so many ways! It allows them to discover “the reason for the season” themselves, gives them images to put to concepts like love and giving and helps them soak in the joy and magic of the season through their own imagination!
Books are a wonderful tool for children to discover things for themselves, and bringing out new books will be a fun addition to their day!
If you’re like me and want a list to return to each year of recommended Christian Christmas books to purchase, then don’t forget to save this blog post for later. I’ll be updating it as our family grows our collection and as new Christian Christmas books are released!
While not all the books are exclusively Christian, as in sharing the gospel message or mentioning Jesus, they may have strong morals or messages behind them that your family would enjoy. All the books are friendly for Christian families, but of course, do your own research before purchasing as well!
Let’s check them out…
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Christian Christmas Book Collection – Board Books
Christmas In The Manger by – a sweet and simple book to introduce to little ones
The Christmas Promise Storybook: A True Story from the Bible about God’s Forever King by Alison Mitchell – learn about God’s promises coming true The Christmas promise
Jesus, Me, and My Christmas Tree by Crystal Bowman – learn about the purpose behind the Christmas tree
Let’s Remember Jesus’ Birth on Christmas by Baby Blessings – teach your child that Christmas is all about Jesus
Humphrey’s First Christmas by Carol Heyer – discover how this camel meets Jesus
J is for Jesus: The Sweetest Story Ever Told by Crystal Bowman – the candy cane points to Jesus
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Christian Christmas Book Collection – Picture Books
God Gave Us Christmas by Lisa Tawn Bergren – who invented Christmas? Jesus or Santa?
Clopper the Christmas Donkey by Emily King – learn from the donkey that traveled with Mary and Joseph
The Good News of Christmas: Celebrating the Glory of Christ’s Birth Story by
All is Bright: When God Came Down One Silent Night by Clay Anderson – beautiful illustrations sharing the Christmas story
The Very First Christmas by Paul L. Maier – learn about God’s plan for salvation for mankind through Jesus
B is for Bethlehem by Isabel Wilner – go through the alphabet learning about Jesus’ birth
The Friendly Beasts by Tomie dePaola – the stable animals share gifts with baby Jesus
Christmas in Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren – experience the joy of the season by following these village people
Little Star by Anthony DeStefano – learn how the star on top of the Christmas Tree connects to Jesus
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz – discover the true meaning of Christmas with the Peanuts gang
The Christmas Story by Jane Werner Watson – learn about Jesus’ birth through poetic text
Father and Son: A Nativity Story by Geraldine McCaughrean – do you wonder how Joseph felt holding his son for the first time?
Night Tree: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids by Eve Bunting – decorate a Christmas tree for the animals of the woods and learn a great lesson too
Silent Night: The Song and Its Story by Margaret Hodges – the history behind the beautiful Christmas carol
Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell – a simple yet beautiful depiction of the stable animals’ point of view
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story by Gloria Houston – learn about courage and the importance of family in this classic story
Legend of the Candy Cane: The Inspirational Story of Our Favorite Christmas Candy by Lori Walburg – does the candy cane actually mean anything during the Christmas season?
The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving by Jan and Mike Berenstain – cultivate a heart of giving in your children this year
Mortimer’s Christmas Manger by Karma Wilson – a little mouse runs into a nativity scene
Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story by Sally Lloyd-Jones – slowly journey to meet Jesus
The Berenstain Bears Go Christmas Caroling by Jan and Mike Berenstain – learn some fun Christmas carols with the classic bears
The Berenstain Bears The Very First Christmas by Jan and Mike Berenstain – learn all about Jesus’ holy birth
The 12 Days Of Christmas by Jan Brett – learn the history of this classic song
Lucy & Tom at Christmas by Shirley Hughes – a classic author with a book on the traditions of Christmas to spark nostalgia
Peter Spier’s Christmas by Peter Spier – celebrate Christmas with the family in this old classic
Christmas Day In The Morning by Pearl S. Buck – see the spirit of Christmas through love and giving
Christmas In The Country by Cynthia Rylant – discover the love of family in this beautiful book
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Christian Christmas Books – Longer Picture Books or Chapter Books
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry – a beautiful tale of true love during the Christmas season
Cranberry Christmas by Wende Devlin – a classic book from the cranberry port series
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend by Julie Stiegemeyer – Santa Clause is based on a real historical figure with a Christian background
A Little House Christmas: Holiday Stories From The Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder – the classic Little House on the Prairie books brought to life for Christmas time
Nancy And Plum by Betty MacDonald – follows the adventure of two orphaned girls during Christmastime
A New Coat For Anna by Harriet Ziefert – a winter story about a mother’s love for her daughter
The Remarkable Christmas of the Cobbler’s Sons by Ruth Sawyer – beautiful illustrations and a beautiful story
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski – discover a beautiful Christmas miracle
An Orange for Frankie by Patricia Polacco – the promise of a Christmas orange leads to a beautiful outcome
Christmas In The Trenches by John McCutcheon – based on the Christmas Truce from World War 1
Appletree Christmas by Trinka Hakes Noble – a magical story that will continue to stand the test of time
Christmas Tapestry by Patricia Polacco – a Christmas tapestry solves a problem and sparks a miracle
Jan Brett’s The Nutcracker by Jan Brett – the classic holiday story brought to life with beautiful illustrations
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson – the hilarious book is a fun read for the whole family
A Wind In the Willows Christmas – themes of friendship and homecoming with the Christmas spirit
Christmas Advent Books
Storybooks for Advent (4 books) by Arnold Ytreeide – follow different characters as they journey to Jesus with historical context
The Jesse Tree by Geraldine McCaughrean – a historical tradition where you add an ornament to the tree each day as you read through Bible stories and approach Christmas Day
Unwrapping The Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas by Ann Voskamp – a more modern and updated version of the Jesse Tree your family can enjoy during the season of Advent
Which of these books will you be adding to your Christian Christmas book collection? Let me know in the comments below and share with others your favorite Christmas books!
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