Our Favorite Christmas Books for Kids

Snuggle up with your little ones and get into the spirit of the season with some of our favorite Christmas books for kids. Help prepare your heart and your children’s to celebrate the birth of our Savior this year! ~FaithGateway Family

1. Goodnight Manger

Perfect for bedtime, the sweet, rhyming text offers a unique twist on the classic manger tale, deftly weaving together the comforting and familiar routines of bedtime with the special magic and wonder of the manger story. Learn more…

2. Christmas Love Letters from God

Written for children ages four to eight, Christmas Love Letters from God cleverly combines both prose and poetry as the story of Jesus’ birth unfolds. The book includes seven stories, beginning with Isaiah’s prophecy and ending with the visit of the wise men. Following each story, the child will find his or her own letter from God, folded into a small envelope attached to the page. Learn more…

3. Berenstain Bears Holiday Cookbook

Be part of the fun and join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they cook up holiday favorites and some unique eats for friends and family with the all-new The Berenstain Bears Holiday Cookbook. Young cooks and their adult assistants will find recipes for beverages, meals and sides, and sweets and treats. Learn more…

4. Wisemen Follow

Flip through the pages and watch the angel appear to the shepherds and the wise men follow the star to baby Jesus. Learn more…

5. One Christmas Bear

Follow the merry adventures of a polar bear and the artic animals as they enjoy winter fun! From crunchy candy canes and frosty snowballs to friends to play with and a family to love, your little one will enjoy counting God’s wonderful gifts. Learn more…

6. My Christmas Prayer

Christmas is a time for family fun, twinkly lights, and cozy cocoa! It is also a precious time to remember Jesus and the gift of His birth. My Christmas Prayer will help children celebrate the true reason for the season of Christmas. A terrific Christmas gift with its die-cut shape and festive foil embellishments, My Christmas Prayer is sure to be a favorite with little ones and their families this holiday season. Learn more…

7. Itsy Bitsy Christmas

When two small mice, Itsy and Bitsy, find out that a King is coming to Bethlehem, they are so excited! Crafted by bestselling author and master storyteller Max Lucado, Itsy Bitsy Christmas helps children understand God’s great love and know that He sent His Son for all of us–little or big, young or old. Learn more…

8. ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas

’Twas the Evening of Christmas echoes the familiar language and rhythm of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, but instead of focusing on Santa, it focuses on the baby Jesus. All families will delight in this simple retelling of the most famous story ever told. Learn more…

9. The Legends of Christmas Treasury

The Legends of Christmas Treasury; Inspirational Stories of Faith and Giving contains three bestselling Christmas stories that include The Legend of the Candy Cane, The Legend of St. Nicholas, and The Legend of the Christmas Cookie. This beloved book will help families celebrate the mystery and miracle of Christmas for many Christmases to come. Learn more…

10. Snuggle Time Christmas Stories

Snuggle Time Christmas Stories, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Cee Biscoe, is a beautiful collection of thirteen poems that tell the story of Jesus’ birth. This padded board book with glitter and foil uses simple concepts, rhyming text, and adorable art to help children engage with the nativity story, delight in the Christmas season, and draw closer to God. Learn more…

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Which one is your favorite children’s Christmas book? We want to hear from you!