It's officially the Christmas season! If you're like me, you might already have had your tree up since Thanksgiving night. I believe this year more than ever before, we need to celebrate some joy and happiness in the world. To get started, here's a list of twelve picture books celebrating the season.
Mouseville begins to decorate for Christmas and what a colorful Christmas it is! From the bright red of Santa's suit to the cozy blue sweaters to even the delicious brown gingerbread, there are gorgeous colors all around. Let your little ones celebrate the beauty of Christmas while learning all about the colors of the season.
Let's countdown to Christmas with an advent book for the whole family to enjoy! Each day features a different festive activity to celebrate the season. Some days the family will sing a Christmas carol and others are reserved for holiday baking or crafts. Beautifully illustrated, this book is a pleasure to read. This book is most definitely to be read together as a family and not for the child to read alone.
It's been a cold, snowy winter for Clara and her mother. With Christmas quickly approaching, Clara worries this year there won't be much to celebrate. When she hears some ringing bells in the distance, she decides to follow the sound. Along the way, she finds some delicious foods and wonderful friends to share them with. This sweet picture book reminds us of the generous spirit of the Christmas season.
Christmas is so many wonderful and amazing things and this short book reminds us of them all. Take a journey back in time with amazing illustrations collected from past Christmas Little Golden Books. With a variety of art styles and themes, this small book is perfect for a short read.
A Christmas Carol is a well-known and well-loved book for the Christmas season. Join Scrooge as he meets the three Christmas Spirits and learns the true meaning of the holiday. This particular edition is a board book and includes flaps to pull and spin, making it a fun, interactive experience.
It's time to take the red truck out for a spin and find the perfect Christmas tree for the whole town to enjoy. First they must go to the tree farm and then to the middle of town where all their friends are waiting for them. This adorable board book is beautifully illustrated and is great for young listeners and readers alike.
Little Elliot is not very excited about Christmas and wants to feel the holiday spirit like his friend Mouse, but doesn't know how. He tries to ask Santa for help but Santa informs him that he must find the Christmas spirit himself. Jumping in to help his friend, Mouse takes Elliot around the city doing every holiday activity he can think of. Will Mouse and Elliot both experience the Christmas spirit or will Elliot never find the excitement he is searching for?
Every December, the snowy, empty lot is filled with gorgeous Christmas trees for sale. One little tree is overflowing with Christmas spirit and cannot wait to go home with a family. The tree can just imagine being decorated with shining lights and sparkling ornaments. Yet no one seems to want to take the tree home and Christmas is only a day away. Who will the little tree celebrate the season with?
It's Christmas Eve and the three polar bears are excited for the the holiday. Papa Bear chops down their Christmas tree and Mama Bear makes delicious Christmas pudding with Baby Bear's help. When they sit down to have their Christmas dinner, they realize it's much too hot to eat . While they go outside for a stroll, Santa Claus arrives at their house bearing exciting gifts for the family of three. But Santa Claus is a bit hungry and tired and the empty house looks like the perfect place to take a rest. This delightful rendition of the classic Goldilocks tale is sure to bring a smile to your child's face.
It's Christmas time and the princesses are excited to celebrate with their family and friends. This short and sweet book features some of the wonderful Disney princesses baking cookies, singing carols, and giving gifts to loved ones. This book also includes interactive flaps to lift and discover fun surprises.
Fuddles, the pampered, fat cat, loves his family dearly and is amazed to see how much they love him when they decorate for Christmas. He can't believe they made him a special feast, colorfully wrapped boxes and a twinkling tree. But when Fuddles causes an accident and ends up outside, how will he make it back to his family? Braving the snow and pesky squirrels, Fuddles is resolved to make it back into his warm home once more.
Bear is determined to stay awake on Christmas and all of his dear friends are there to help. Together, they stay busy on Christmas Eve by finding a Christmas tree and decorating it with everything beautiful. They make mint tea and and hum Christmas carols together with bear still awake. But when night time comes, all of Bear's friends fall asleep leaving him alone. Will Bear stay awake or will he sleep through Christmas? This sweet story reminds us of the importance of friendship during the Christmas season.
~Abigail
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