Christmas for Children

Books to get in the festive spirit!

Updated December 19, 2024
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Monster Christmas
Andreae, Giles, 1966- author.
Paper Book
An endearing rhyming story full of laughs, this wholesome tale is set to become a Christmas classic. Father Christmas is old, tired and has creaky knees. He needs a break - and who better to replace him than little monster, who can't wait to stretch his wings, see the world...
Oh, Christmas tree!
Hendra, Sue
Paper Book
It's Christmas time and every tree on the street is beautifully decorated - except for one! This tree refuses to stand in a corner wearing glittery decorations, instead wanting to do a bit of baking, go for a bike ride, sit and watch the telly and even go skating... But the little gang of...
The first Christmas
Racklyeft, Jess, illustrator.
Paper Book
The First Christmas perfectly captures the wonder of the nativity and celebrates the Christmas spirit of giving and togetherness. Full of hope for the future and the joy of family, this is a classic picture book to share, year after year.
The Christmas peg
Williams, Cameron
Paper Book
From Cameron Williams and Matthew Martin comes a hilarious and energetic story about the worst Christmas present ever. Wal tries to be good, he really does, but his bad behavior lands him on Santa's Naughty List. And all he gets for Christmas is a peg. Can Wal ever change his ways?
The night after Christmas
Gray, Kes
Paper Book
A brilliantly funny Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Oi Frog!Phew! Now that the presents are all delivered, Santa and his elves can enjoy their own festive fun! With crackers and presents, dance-offs and light shows, Santa's Boxing-night party is the North Pole's biggest...
12 days of Christmas
Hawthorne, Lara
Paper Book
Bunny's first christmas
Blyton, Enid
Paper Book
An adorable Christmas picture book about friendship from a storyteller loved by many generations. As Christmas approaches, most of the toys in the toyshop are excited to be going to new homes. But Bunny, the littlest one, is worried. He can't imagine life outside the shop or...
Green is for Christmas
Daywalt, Drew
Paper Book
The crayons are back in this funny, festive book from the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home! In this Christmas story starring the crayons from The Day The Crayons Quit, Green Crayon is certain...
Reindeer's Christmas surprise
Dubosarsky, Ursula
Paper Book
This distinctly Australian Christmas story about the joy of giving and the importance of family was created by the highly acclaimed picture book team of Ursula Dubosarsky and Sue deGennaro.

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