There’s something magical about snuggling with your baby, reading Christmas stories under the lights from the Christmas tree.
My son, Andrew, is 15 months old this Christmas, and we wanted to share some of our very favorite Christmas books with you.
(By the way, if you are more interested in Christmas books for preschoolers, I also have a list of 32 great Christmas books for preschoolers right here!)
Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!
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16 Great Christmas Books for Babies and Toddlers
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Christmas 123
by Eric Carle
If your little one loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar, then this simple Christmas version is sure to be a hit as well.
Dear Santa: A Lift-the-Flap Book
by Rod Campbell
This board book has a flap to lift on each page. Rod Campbell is also the author of Dear Zoo.
Little Blue Truck’s Christmas
by Alice Schertle
I love this cute counting story about a little truck that delivers Christmas trees.
The Itsy Bitsy Snowman
by Jeffrey Burton
You can sing this story to the tune of The Itsy Bitsy Spider, which Andrew always gets a big kick out of!
How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas?
by Jane Yolen & Mark Teague
We love all of the books in this series. Even though he’s only a year old, my son is already a big fan of dinosaurs, and this book is short enough to hold his attention!
Is It Christmas Yet?
by Jane Capman
This one, even though it is available as a board book, is a little bit longer than some of the others on this list. But it’s such a cute story, that I would definitely recommend it, especially for older toddlers.
Who is Coming To our House?
by Joseph Slate
Toddlers will love to see all of the barnyard animals, and hear what they say while waiting for Mary and Joseph to come to “their house!”
The Mitten
by Jan Brett
We love the board book version of this classic story. It’s not actually a Christmas book, technically, but it fits right in with the season. 😉
Llama Llama Holiday Drama
by Anna Dewdney
As a parent, I appreciate how hard it is for my kids to wait for Christmas. I think this book is delightful!
Llama Llama Jingle Bells
by Anna Dewdney
This Llama Llama book is a slightly shorter, faster-paced read for the littlest readers.
Elmer’s Christmas
by David McKee
This book is also slightly on the longer side. But if you love the Elmer books, I would definitely recommend it- especially for older toddlers.
Ten on the Sled
by Kim Norman
This book is silly and fun. Andrew likes it when I sing the whole story. It fits to the tune of Ten in the Bed.
Christmas in the Manger
by Nola Buck
This is a simple and sweet retelling of the original Christmas story. I love having this one in our collection.
Pip and Posy and the Christmas Tree
by Axel Scheffler
What happens when Pip eats all of the decorations off of the Christmas tree? This story is a fun one.
You’re my Little Christmas Wish
by Nicola Edwards
This is a sweet little book. Perfect for bedtime cuddles!
Duck and Goose, It’s Time for Christmas!
by Tad Hills
This story is short and cute. It lists all the things it is not time for, before revealing that it is time for Christmas!
I hope you enjoy these special Christmas books. I know we have!
Happy reading, and Merry Christmas!
-Laura
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