My girls both love a book with a good serve of humor, and there is no time like Christmas to fill the house with laughter and joy. Here are our pick of the funny Christmas books for the holidays – laughing out loud guaranteed!
And if you are looking for books that will keep kids laughing all year long, check out our list 30 Funny Books for Kids and if you have older children, check out our list of the Funny Chapter Book for Kids.
18 Funny Christmas Books for Kids
As with all of the lists in our Best Books for Kids collection, each title in this list links to an Amazon and/or Book Depository page (these are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no cost to you) where you can find more information and reviews for titles you might not be personally familiar with.
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 |
Jingle Belly by Jacinta Froud  When Eddie the rather naughty wonder dog gets loose on Christmas Eve there’s no telling what kind of mischief he’ll get up to. Can he be caught before he ruins everyone’s Christmas or will he surprise everyone with a very special Christmas treat? Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
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 |
The Crayon’s Christmas by Drew Daywalt  Tis the season for all of us to write our Christmas wish lists. But everyone knows – even the Crayons – that the best presents are the ones that you give. A fun, interactive book for kids. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
Don’t Push The Button! A Christmas Adventure by Bill Cotter  It’s almost Christmas and Santa is coming! You don’t want to end up on the naughty list, do you? With no elves in sight, Larry thinks he can get away with some last-minute holiday mischief before Santa arrives. But whatever you do- don’t push the button…well, maybe just once! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
Grumpy Monkey Oh No! Christmas by Suzanne Lang  It’s Christmas time in the jungle, and Jim just can’t get into the holiday spirit. Then Jim eats a festive green banana that makes him feel sick. Now everything seems worse! Can Jim find a reason to celebrate? Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
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Pig the Elf by Aaron Blabey  If you haven’t met Pig the Pug, you are missing out! This is the funniest series of picture books ever – at least according to my eight year old. This holiday installment tells the story of what happens when Pig stays up all night to get his Christmas presents! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
The Naughtiest Reindeer by Nicki Greenberg  Rudolf is too ill to lead the sleigh and so the duty falls to his mischievous sister, Ruby. Will Ruby be on her best behaviour so the presents are delivered safely, or will she bring chaos to Christmas?!! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
The Naughtiest Reindeer Goes South by Nicki Greenberg  In a new Christmas misadventure, Ruby ends up far from home, in the company of some rather grumpy penguins! And the presents are scattered all around the South Pole! Whatever will Ruby do? Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
Christmas Wombat by Jackie French  We are big fans of the very funny Diary of a Wombat series and the Christmas edition has to be our absolute favorite. With wry humor, the Wombat hitches a ride on Santa’s sleigh and thinks all of his Christmases have come at once! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
The Knights Before Christmas by Joan Holab  A fun parody of the classic Twas the Night Before Christmas poem that is very clever and more than a little silly! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
Olive the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh  When Olive the dog hears the words to the famous festive tune, “Olive, the other reindeer,” she realises she must actually be a reindeer and she heads to the North Pole to join Santa and his crew. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
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Santa Claus and the Three Bears by Maria Modugno  A lovely twist on the classic fairy tale. When the bears leave their Christmas pudding to cool on the kitchen table to head out for a walk, they never dream of what they’ll find when they return! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
Russell’s Christmas Magic by Rob Scotton  A Christmas gem for fans of Russell the sheep! When Santa crashes in Firefly Wood, it is up to Russell to fix Santa’s sleigh and save Christmas! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
Wombat Divine by Mem Fox  Wombat Divine tells the story of the nativity to be performed by a group of fabulous Australian animals – Wombat is finally old enough to take part but struggles to find a part in the play that is just right for him. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup  When Jim’s gingerbread pirate, Captain Cookie, comes alive he prepares to battle Santa Claus (who he hears who likes to eat cookies on Christmas Eve) to save his pirate crew. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
How to Catch Santa by Jean Reagan  Clever tips for capturing Santa now that Christmas Eve is finally here! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
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 before long he really needs to wee! How will he ever overcome this rather embarrassing predicament?!! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository |
| For more Christmas picture books featuring the jolly man in red, check out our list of 21 Christmas Books Starring Santa! |
Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.
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