21 Christmas Picture Books About Santa

Inside: 21 Christmas Picture Books About Santa, fun for the holidays!

Whether you are looking for books for your Christmas book advent calendar or simply a story to share over the holidays with the children in your home or classroom, this great big list of Christmas picture books featuring the jolly man in red is sure to delight!

But don’t just stop here! Be sure to also check out our collection of 12 Funny Christmas Books for Kids, or Books Celebrating Christmas Around the World or our list of Best Christmas Books for Tweens.

 

21 Christmas Picture Books About Santa

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1. Santa’s New Beard by Caroline Crowe When Santa accidentally shaves off his famous beard, the elves all rally round to help. Can they glue it back on? Maybe the answer is whipped cream or candyfloss. Or perhaps it’s mashed potato! As Christmas Eve approaches things are not looking too good, and then the littlest elf has a bright idea! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

2. The Night Before Christmas by Clement C Moore A wonderful version of the classic poem, beautifully illustrated by Charles Santore. Sure to become a family favourite. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

3. The Great Reindeer Rebellion by Lisa Trumbauer There’s trouble brewing in the North Pole: Santa’s reindeer have gone on strike and he’s auditioning other animals to take their place. But when the cats abandon station to chase some mice and the elephants fall through the roof, what’s Santa to do? Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

4. Another Book About Santa by Laura Bunting A hilarious story about the popularity of Santa in children’s books and how sometimes even Santa just need a break! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

5. Santa Claus and the Three Bears by Maria Modugno Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear weren’t expecting  company when they went for a walk on Christmas Eve, but that’s exactly what they got! A festive twist on Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with Santa Claus stepping in as the cheerful intruder. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

6. Little Santa by Jon Agee Little Santa loves the North Pole. The rest of his family? Not so much. So, when they decide to move to Florida, Santa is miserable. Lucky for him, a blizzard foils their plans! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

7. Santa Rex by Molly Idle Christmas has arrived and nothing says holiday cheer quite like candy canes, hot cocoa, and DINOSAURS! Will Santa Rex bring Cordelia everything she asked for? Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

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8. When Santa Lost His Ho! Ho! Ho! by Laura Rader It’s almost Christmas, and everyone is getting ready for the big day. But there’s something wrong at the North Pole. It’s just a bit too quiet. Oh no! Santa has lost his laugh! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

9. The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold by Maureen Fergus Santa has a problem. This kid, Harold – Santa doesn’t think he’s real. Santa comes up with a plan to find out once and for all if Harold really exists with hilarious consequences. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

10. Santa’s Story by Will Hillenbrand Santa is ready to leave on Christmas Eve, but he can’t find the reindeer anywhere! Dasher is busy dashing, Donner is dozing, and Cupid is crooning. Reindeer merriment abounds in this charming yuletide tale about honoring the celebration of holiday customs with those you love. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

11. Santa’s Stuck by Rhonda Gowler Greene This playful picture book answers the age-old question: Just how does Santa shimmy up and down chimneys? Not very easily sometimes! When the rotund fellow with a sweet tooth overdoes it on the snacks, he gets stuck inside a chimney. It takes a tiny, ingenious mouse to come up with the way to pop Santa out so that Christmas can go on! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

12. When Santa Was a Baby by Linda Bailey Santa’s parents think their little one is absolutely wonderful even though he has a booming voice, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away and has an unusual interest in chimneys! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

13. How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky When Santa was young and needed a job no one was looking for a man in a red suit to deliver gifts on Christmas. So Santa tried just about everything  – from a chimney sweep to a postman to a circus performer. But none of these worked out. It wasn’t until he met a group of elves that he found his dream job. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

14. Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho! by Doreen Cronin Farmer Brown is busy decorating his home in preparation for Santa’s arrival on Christmas Eve! All seems calm in the barnyard, but Farmer Brown isn’t the only one who is getting ready…Duck is up to mischief and gets the entire barnyard stuck in a Christmas predicament! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

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15. Here Comes Santa Cat by Deborah Underwood Christmas is coming and Cat has a hunch he’s not on Santa’s ‘nice’ list. Does this mean no presents for Cat? So he tries to be good, and he might just surprise himself. Best of all, Cat may just get to meet the man in the red suit himself—and receive a holiday surprise of his own. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

16. Santa’s Underwear by Marty Rhodes Figley It’s Christmas Eve and Santa is busy getting ready for the big night. But when he goes to put on his warm, cozy (holey, ragged) Christmas underwear, they’re nowhere to be found! With undies for every occasion, he tries on the rest of his collection. But nothing is quite right! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

17. How to Catch Santa by Jean Reagan Don’t you have a zillion questions to ask Santa? So you need a plan to catch him! Remember: be crafty! Be clever! Be gentle! Clever tips for capturing Santa when he visits on Christmas Eve. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

18. Father Christmas Needs a Wee by Nicholas Allan A fun counting book exploring all of the delicious food and drinks Father Christmas enjoys as he visits each house on Christmas Eve. But what happens when Santa drinks too much?! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

19. Dear Santa by Rod Campbell Santa is looking for the perfect present for a special child but nothing seems quite right! Lift-the-flaps to see all of Santa’s gift ideas, including the perfect present of all! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

20. The Year Without Santa by Phyllis McGinley Santa has woken up on the wrong side of the bed. He’s got a crick in his neck, a cold in his nose, and aches in his fingers and all ten toes. So Santa decides to take his first vacation in one thousand years. The Elves, the reindeer  and, most of all, the children around the world are upset when they find out. But then a small boy comes to Santa’s rescue, and children everywhere band together to give Santa a Christmas he’ll never forget! Available: Amazon

21. Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies For a little girl named Susan, Christmas could be any other day. She doesn’t believe in Santa Claus or magic or miracles of any kind. Then one day she meets Kris Kringle and finds herself hoping that just maybe, he is the real thing. Based on the original holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street is a heartwarming story about generosity, imagination, and the spirit of Christmas. Available: Amazon

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