Top 5 Christmas Stories for Kids

There’s no better way to enjoy quality time with the kids than reading a story together.

At Christmastime, when the days are colder and darker, snuggling down as a family to enjoy a festive story is guaranteed to lift everyone’s spirits and make Christmas even more special.
To help you pick out the best Christmas stories to read with your kids, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourites:

1. The Night Before Christmas

By Clement C. Moore & Jan Brett

The famous Christmas poem transformed into a colourful storybook, with visually exquisite detailing and illustrations bringing the words to life. A wonderful night time read to share as a family.

2. The Snowman and the Snowdog

By Hilary Audus, Joanna Harrison, Raymond Briggs

Youngsters will really love this creative pop-up picture book, which takes you on a 3D journey of the enchanting story of the Snowman
and his adorable new puppy friend. It’s a brilliant sequel to the much-loved story of The Snowman, and just like the original, it’s one you can pass down the generations.

3. The Polar Express

By Chris Van Allsburg

If you haven’t read this magical Christmas story, you’re missing out! Kids and grown-ups of all ages will love the atmospheric story of a young boy who boards a mysterious train that’s waiting for him one cold, winter’s eve. With glowing, double page pictures, this book has a beautiful dream-like quality that will last forever in your kids’ memories.

4. The Christmas Eve Tree

By Delia Huddy

A heart-warming tale with a modern twist – a little fir tree left behind on Christmas Eve is given the chance to celebrate a magical Christmas with one special boy. This beautifully illustrated story book is a brilliant reminder that life can lead us to surprising places. It’s a festive treat guaranteed to take pride of place on your family’s bookshelf for many years to come.

5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas

By Dr. Seuss

A true Christmas classic, this is an absolute delight of a read for the festive season! Although you may already know how the story goes, nothing beats settling down with the kids and reading this tale of the cranky, Christmas-hating Grinch time and time again. With wonderful rhymes, charming illustrations and a touching final message, it will warm your heart with a cosy festive feeling.

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