I spent the majority of my 20s and 30s dreaming of having a family to spend Christmas with. I’m now a mom of three kids ages seven, five, and two, and one of my favorite traditions is pulling out all our holiday books in November. It’s been so fun and so special to read these books with my kids each year. These are traditions I longed for for years, and finding those special stories to go back to each year feels really meaningful. Every night, we snuggle up and read our favorites. My youngest is at the sweetest age, and is bringing back all of the memories of reading to my first two when they were toddlers.  

The Best Christmas Books for Kids from 1 to 92

My oldest still loves a lot of the same books she loved as a toddler. Pick a Pine Tree is still our family’s favorite, with Tough cookie as a close second. The magic and wonder that comes from these stories is one I’ll cherish forever. Here are the best Christmas books for little kids.

The Best Christmas Books for Toddlers

Pick a Pine Tree

If you buy one Christmas book this year, make it this one. Sweetest story ever. We love it!

Shop now

Tough Cookie

Our second favorite. This is the cutest story of a sugar cookie who isn't fast and tastes terrible.

Shop now

There's a Little Snowman in Your Book

Toddlers will love pushing, pulling, and sliding tabs to dress Snowman, join in a snowball fight, and help Snowman and his friends on their journey to Santa's workshop!

Shop now

Search and Find: Santa's Gifts

Lift the flaps and slide the doors to reveal fun Christmas presents, until the shiny foil ending when Reindeer's gift is revealed.

Shop now

Peekaboo Santa

Toddlers can't resist pushing and pulling the sliders and tabs in this book. We have the car version, too, and my son loves it!

Shop now

Decorate the Tree

Shop now

You're My Little Christmas Wish

Short and sweet, and the best kind of sappy. The first page will get ya.

Shop now

Construction Site On Christmas Night

Shop now

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Shop now

Little Blue Truck's Christmas

Shop now

A Christmas Gift for Santa

A really touching story about Santa wondering if he was forgotten.

Shop now

The Little Reindeer

Probably better for a 4-5 year old but it's a cute story and the illustrations are beautiful.

Shop now

Duck and Goose It's Time for Christmas

Another short and sweet book that isn't actually that great, but my daughter loves it. It's cute and simple, and has a handful of words on each page.

Shop now

The Tree That's Meant to Be

Shop now

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh

Shop now

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something using my links, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you.