Christmas Storytime

Get the kids ready for Santa's visit with these Christmas-y reads!

Updated December 9, 2024
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Oliver Elephant
Peacock, Lou
Paper Book
"A sweet, charming story of overcoming familiar difficulties during the hectic holiday season, with the help of those who love you." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) When Noah goes Christmas shopping with his mom and baby sister, he's glad to have his toy elephant, Oliver...
How does Santa go down the chimney?
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question. When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets...
Wombat divine
Fox, Mem
Paper Book
Wombat loved Christmas! He especially loved the Nativity Play, and now he was old enough to take part!
Macca's Christmas crackers
Cosgrove, Matt
Paper Book
Christmas is here! Christmas is Macca's favourite time of year. He loves thinking up amazing presents for his friends. But when he looks in his piggy bank, he finds he has no money! Macca and his best friend Al have to come up with a plan to make the best Christmas surprise for all their friends,...
Slinky Malinki's Christmas crackers
Dodd, Lynley.
Paper Book
Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. 'Christmas was coming. Out came the tree, dressed up in finery, splendid to see. Trinkets and tinsel with baubles and bows, a mouse with a hat and a very red nose . . .' So begins Lynley Dodd's cracking...
We disagree about this tree
Collins, Ross
Paper Book
A fantastically funny festive story about the Bear and Mouse who ALWAYS disagree from the award-winning Ross Collins, creator of the bestselling There's a Bear on My Chair.
A Christmas wish : a Peter Rabbit tale
Potter, Beatrix
Paper Book
It's Christmas Eve and Peter Rabbit and his sisters are excited, but Peter is worried too. They have all wished for a special present but Peter can't sleep, and he knows Father Christmas won't visit if he's still awake. As the hours drag by anxious Peter hears a little creak here, and a little bump...
What do you wish for?
Godwin, Jane
Paper Book
From this much-loved creative partnership comes a sparkling and beautiful story, full of the wonder of Christmas, the magic of wishing, and the timeless dreams of a child.
Bluey: Christmas Swim
Bluey.
Paper Book
It's Christmas Day and it's the perfect weather for a family swim! Bartlebee is Bluey's new toy - how will he cope with his first Heeler Christmas? A gorgeous hardback book that will make the perfect Christmas gift. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue...
12 Days of Christmas
Bluey
Paper Book
Join Bluey and count down the 12 days of Christmas. A gorgeous tabbed board book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions of dedicated fans and hugely popular...
Bluey's Night Before Christmas
Bluey.
Paper Book
'Twas the night before Chrissie, when inside their home, not a Heeler was stirring, not even a gnome. It's Christmas Eve and Bluey and Bingo are tucked up snug in their beds. When suddenly a noise outside wakes them up . . . Who could it be? Experience the magic of...
Bluey : where's Bluey? at Christmas.
Bluey
Paper Book
Cheese and crackers, it's Christmas! The countdown is on, but can you find Bluey and Bingo? There's lots of hidden surprises too, so join the festive fun in this search-and-find book. A gorgeous Christmas-themed search-and-find book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an...
Christmas Holiday Treasury: 6 Stories in 1
Bluey.
Paper Book
Join Bluey and Bingo in six special holiday stories with their family and friends. Celebrate Christmas with the Heeler family, come along on a camping trip and many more fun stories in this treasured collection. A gorgeous hardback for kids of all ages. Includes- Verandah Santa...
Dear Santa
Campbell, Rod
Paper Book
From Rod Campbell, the bestselling creator of the beloved classic Dear Zoo, Dear Santa is a lift-the-flap novelty book being reissued in time for Christmas! In this delightful tale, Santa is looking for the perfect present to send to a special child. Lift the flaps...
Little owl and the Christmas star : a nativity story
Murphy, Mary
Paper Book
A joyous version of the nativity story told by a curious little owl. It is a silent night and Little Owl is sitting in their tree with a waiting feeling, when a star sparkles along. "Come with me," says the star, and Little Owl follows, as do three men on camels and shepherds with their sheep. They...
A treasury of nursery rhymes and poems
Preston-Gannon, Frann
Paper Book
Peppa meets Father Christmas
Holowaty, Lauren
Paper Book
It's Christmas time and Peppa's school is putting on a show. The children invite Father Christmas along to see their play, but it's his busiest time of year! Luckily, their very special guest makes it just in time and has an even more special surprise for Peppa and her friends. With a...
Father Christmas
Briggs, Raymond
Paper Book
Father Christmas awoke from his dream of summer in the sun, and there it was on the calendar, December 24, the start of the longest night's work of the year.
How the Grinch stole Christmas
Seuss, Dr.
Paper Book
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Get in on the Christmas cheer with Dr. Seuss's iconic holiday classic starring the Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who--guaranteed to grow your heart three sizes! Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot...but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who...
The grumpus
Smith, Alex T.
Paper Book
Bestselling author-illustrator Alex T. Smith celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with a new, fantastically funny and festive adventure about a modern-day Grinch called the Grumpus.Do you know about The Grumpus? And his Dastardly, Dreadful Christmas Plan? And the Awful Thing that happened...
The Snowman: the Book of the Classic Film
Briggs, Raymond
Paper Book
Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman! After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! Together they fly...
Letters from Father Christmas
Tolkien, J. R. R.
Paper Book
This revised edition of Tolkien's famous illustrated letters from Father Christmas to his children includes a number of pictures and letters that have not been seen in print before. The perfect Christmas gift for Tolkien lovers of all ages. This classic festive book of Tolkien's amazing...

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