15 Magical Christmas Books for Preschoolers
Sharing a holiday story with your preschooler is a wonderful way to take time away from the busyness of the holiday season and today I am sharing fifteen magical Christmas books for preschoolers that your children (even the older ones!) will love.
These Christmas tales make a beautiful addition to your read aloud time and they are sure to become firm favourites for the holidays.
15 Magical Christmas Books for Preschoolers
For more information about the titles listed below we’ve included links to our favourite online bookstores, where you will find reviews and age recommendations for titles on our preschool Christmas books list that you are unfamiliar with (these are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases).
The Nativity by Julie Vivas
The biblical story of the Nativity is one about faith, love and a miracle. A beautiful retelling of Mary’s story, from the Angel Gabriel delivering the news to the exhausting journey with Joseph to Bethlehem, and at last the deliverance of the baby Jesus.
Available: Amazon
Wombat Divine by Mem Fox
Wombat loves everything about Christmas, especially the Nativity play. He’s wanted to star in it for as long as he can remember. At last he’s old enough to try out but at the auditions, the first part goes to someone else…so does the next…and the next! Will there be a part left for Wombat?
Available: Amazon
We’re Going on an Elf Chase by Martha Mumford
Four bunnies set off on a jolly Christmas adventure to find ten little elves in this fun, interactive lift-the-flap book. There are lots of obstacles along the way, from clippy-cloppy reindeer to roaring polar bears and flippy-flappy penguins, and you’ll have to run, run, run if you’re going to catch them all!
Available: Amazon
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! These clever tips for capturing Santa will be invaluable when he visits on Christmas Eve!
Available: Amazon
Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell
In the stable next to an inn, Kind Ox is just settling in for the night when Old Dog comes into the stable. Kind Ox makes room for Old Dog, saying, “There’s always room for a little one here.” Later that night, a tired Donkey comes by, carrying Joseph and Mary, who asks “Where will my child be born?” And so, Jesus is born in the stable with the animals all around Him.
Available: Amazon
RELATED: For more like this, check out our collection of Classic Christmas Books for Kids.
Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas by Jane O’Connor
It’s nearly Christmas Day – the most glittery, sparkly and fabulous time of the year and Fancy Nancy can hardly contain her excitement! Choosing and decorating the Christmas tree is top of Fancy Nancy’s to-do list and it just has to look perfect! But, in all the excitement, disaster strikes and Fancy Nancy’s special decoration gets broken! What will go on the top of the tree now?
Available: Amazon
The Crayon’s Christmas by Drew Daywalt
Poor Peach Crayon (you may recall Peach Crayon was left without a wrapper in the original crayon book) receives a letter from his parents in Florida that includes a range of outfits for him to wear (these are fun cut outs, with a cut out of Peach crayon) in the beginning of this fun, interactive continuation of The Day the Crayons Quit picture book series. Readers discover Duncan and his crayons preparations for Christmas through a series of letters that can be removed from the book to read.
Available: Amazon
RELATED: Have you tried counting down to Christmas with a book advent calendar? It’s a fabulous way to encourage a love of books and reading for the holidays!
Stick Man by Julia Donaldson
One day Stick Man is carried away from his family by a mischievous dog who wants to play fetch! Lost and lonely, Stick Man desperately wants to be home with his family in time for Christmas – will he make it in time?
Available: Amazon
The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Brother and Sister Bear can’t wait for Christmas and all the presents they’ll open! But the Bear cubs learn a very valuable lesson at the Christmas eve pageant about the joy of giving to others.
Available: Amazon
Olivia Helps With Christmas by Ian Falconer
Christmas is coming, and Olivia is incredibly busy. There are presents to wrap, ornaments to hang on the tree, snow pigs to build…and Santa to wait for! All of which Olivia helps with in her incredibly unique and helpful way!! A fun, festive read for Olivia fans.
Available: Amazon
Olive, the Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh and J.otto Seibold
Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she hears the words of popular Christmas carol… “Olive… the other Reindeer… I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!” She hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole. Santa and the other reindeer are a bit surprised that a dog wants to join the their team but Olive, and her rather unusual reindeer skills, are just what Santa and his team need!
Available: Amazon
RELATED: For more like this, check out our list of Funny Christmas Books for Kids.
The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet & Allan Ahlberg
With a card for Baby Bear, a game for Red Riding Hood, a get-well jigsaw for poor Humpty Dumpty, the Jolly Postman is very busy on Christmas eve, delivering greetings to everyone’s favorite fairy-tale characters. A beautiful, interactive Christmas book with real mail to red.
Available: Amazon
Slinky Malinki’s Christmas Crackers by Lynley Dodd
Festive preparations are being made in Slinky Malinki’s house and the mischievous cat is most curious about the Christmas tree – with its ribbons, baubles and bells, it’s too tempting a treat for Slinky not to investigate! This very funny, rhyming Christmas tale is a delight for preschoolers.
Available: Amazon
Pig the Elf by Aaron Blabey
When the world’s greediest pug, Pig, stays up all night to receive his presents from Santa, he finds himself whisked away on the back of the sleigh on a ride that ends up in pure pug pandemonium.
Available: Amazon
Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas by Kimberly & James Dean
Who needs five golden rings, when you can have five onion rings! Pete the Cat’s cool-cat spin on a well-known Christmas carol is fun and energetic way to welcome in the season.
Available: Amazon
For more Christmas books for preschoolers, check out our list of Christmas Books about Santa and Books Celebrating Christmas Around the World.
