It's the most wonderful time of the year! Drum up some excitement with these great reads about the magic of Christmas, perfect for kids, right from babies to nine-year-olds.
0 – 3 years old
Little Board Books: The Twelve Days of Christmas
by Usborne, illustrated by Violeta Dabija
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me... Here are all twelve days of Christmas, from the festive rhyme, wonderfully illustrated by Violeta Dabija and full of extra details for little ones to spot. With online audio.
ABC of Kindness at Christmas
Patricia Hegarty
Discover all the ways to be kind and thoughtful at Christmas with this adorable board book. Join a cast of cute animal characters as you celebrate the joy and love which the holidays can bring – from A to Z!
Usborne Sound Book: Christmas
Usborne
Little children will love pressing the buttons in this delightful little book to hear five sounds that conjure up the Christmas spirit. From jingling bells to roaring fires and reindeer whooshing through the sky, the festive sounds and beautiful scenes make it a perfect stocking filler. There are presents to spot on every page too.
Peter Rabbit Tales: The Christmas Star
Beatrix Potter
A brand new seasonal title in the Peter Rabbit Tales series that every generation of Beatrix Potter fans will love. With new, humorous illustrations of Beatrix Potter's well-loved characters, this reassuring tale mirrors young children's early experiences. This book is a perfect gift for children to prepare and get excited for the festive period.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Night Before Christmas
Eric Carle
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar in a winter wonderland on Christmas Eve. On an icy Christmas Eve, beneath a setting sun, a group of penguins huddle ... goodnight, little one! It's Christmas Eve and The Very Hungry Caterpillar is exploring a magical snowy landscape. Join him as he says goodnight to some baby animal friends before the magic can begin ... With chunky flaps to lift on every page and gentle rhyming text, this is the perfect festive bedtime read for babies and toddlers.
3 – 6 years old
Peppa Pig Advent Book Collection 2023
Peppa Pig
Join your favourite Peppa Pig characters in the countdown to Christmas with this advent book collection of 24 stories! Find 23 surprise mini storybooks behind each door, plus a special Christmas story for Christmas Eve! Put the books back inside the windows, so you can reuse your Advent Book Collection every year!
First Magic Painting: Christmas
Usborne
Filled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch a carol-singing mouse, a well-filled stocking and even Santa himself burst into colour.
Little First Stickers: Christmas
Usborne
Discover the magic of Christmas with this festive sticker book. Scenes to decorate include Santa's workshop, a Christmas tree and a winter campfire, and there are over 300 stickers of animals, Christmas presents, decorations and much more.
Peppa Pig: Christmas Little Library
Peppa Pig
Join Peppa and George on four festive adventures! The perfect Christmas book collection for little readers! Join Peppa and friends as they help rescue Santa's reindeer, bake some festive treats and play in the snow! Presented in a slipcase box, this collection makes an ideal Christmas gift. Once you're done reading, the back of the four books make a jigsaw!
Featuring four brand new stories, this mini book collection is perfect for Peppa's biggest fans.
Ten Minutes to Bed: Where’s Father Christmas?
Rhiannon Fielding, Chris Chatterton (Illustrator)
Snuggle into bed this Christmas with a festive lift-the-flap adventure in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series! Father Christmas is missing on the busiest night of the year! Will he be found in time for the sleep before Christmas? This seasonal lift-the-flap adventure features sturdy, durable flaps on every spread as young children search for Father Christmas, spotting all their favourite characters from the Ten Minutes to Bed series along the way, from Rumble the dinosaur to Flicker the dragon! Weaving a festive themed journey from lively beginning to a gentle end, this gorgeous novelty board book is a perfect way to wind down littles ones, especially for the bedtime before Christmas!
Wipe-Clean Christmas Activities
Usborne
A fun and colourful wipe-clean book full of festive dot-to-dots, mazes and spot the difference games. Children can draw over the dotted outlines of presents, colour in Santa Claus’ belt and boots, spot the differences between two sacks of toys and lots more. With a special pen and wipe-clean pages, this book can be used again and again.
6 – 9 years old
The Usborne Christmas Magic Painting Book
by Fiona Watt, illustrated by Erica Harrison
Children will be amazed when they brush the beautiful black and white Christmas illustrations with water and a rainbow of vibrant colours appears - just like magic! There are 16 festive scenes to paint, including a gingerbread cottage, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and Father Christmas and his reindeer. With a laminated flap to place behind each page to stop the colour seeping through and ensure perfect results.
 |
 |
 |
Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas Tabbed Board Book
Bluey
On the first day of Christmas, Verandah Santa gave to Bluey ... A fruit bat in a mango tree! Join Bluey and friends and count down the 12 days of Christmas!
Magic Painting Christmas Cards
Usborne
These folded magic painting cards are printed with jolly pictures of Christmas trees and snowmen. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal a stunning array of festive colours. Perfect for keeping little hands busy over the Christmas holidays. The pack contains 10 cards, two each of five designs, plus envelopes and a quality, wood-handled brush.
Christmas Sticker Book
Usborne
Join busy bears baking Christmas treats, enjoy a penguin party, help little mice build big snowmen, make and wrap presents with Santa's elves and add stickers to an advent calendar in the exciting countdown to Christmas.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY
Discover the splendiferous world of Roald Dahl