Holiday books for little kids

Holidays Around The World: Celebrate Christmas: With Carols, Presents, and Peace

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G0947A/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004G0947A

A name-check of the gift-bearers awaited by children reflects the global nature of the celebration: Pere Noel in France, Santa Claus in America, La Befana in Italy, and the Three Kings of Hispanic cultures.

We love reading this book every Christmas - (and it's only $6.38 for a hard cover which I think is a bargain!)

This Is the Stable

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312384211/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0312384211

This lovely picture book combines beautiful artwork and a seamless, thoughtful The house that Jack built style to tell the story of the Nativity. The rhyme is sweet but never forced.

It is the illustrations that stand out for me in this book.

What Shall We Do Today?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1845978870/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1845978870

The book is arranged by season, and each section is crammed full of vibrant, appealing ideas for fun crafting activities, great gifts, and pretty decorations. Every project can be completed using readily available materials

Not just a book for Holidays but for all year. It does have some wonderful craft ideas for Christmas.

Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141692518X/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=141692518X

On a cold winter night, Kind Ox invites one visitor after another into the shelter of his stable–Old Dog, Stray Cat, and Small Mouse, who rest together in harmony. When Tired Donkey appears, he brings with him Mary and Joseph...

I LOVE the illustrations in this book and it is such a beautiful story.

The Nativity

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0152060855/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0152060855

The words of the New Testament story of Jesus's birth are delivered with complete sobriety: Gabriel gives Mary the news that she will bear a child, she and Joseph go off to Bethlehem, shepherds and wealthy men pay homage to the child in the manger......

Julie Vivas' illustration are so full of life and make the words of the New Testament come alive for small children.

The Jolly Christmas Postman

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316127159/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0316127159

The postman delivers real little letters to the characters in the book.

My daughter loves books with little envelopes. This book is so much fun for the holidays. Not for very little children. I would say 3 to 4 + depending on your child.

The Polar Express

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0395389496/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0395389496

The tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole.

The end of this story always gives me goose bumps.

The Night Before Christmas

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0394826981/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0394826981

This is a classic holiday poem brought to life with wonderful illustrations - it is so colorful and beautiful to look at.

Wombat Divine

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0152020969/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0152020969

Wombat is a cute and lovable character with a passion for the stage and a desire to be in the nativity play. The popular illustrations of Kerry Argent are well loved by children, and this book could easily become a Christmas classic....

I love all books by Mem Fox and this is no exception. This is such a cute story about a wombat who wants to be in the nativity play, but just can't find what he is good at.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0394800796/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=sixsecpar039-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0394800796

The Grinch hates Christmas, and wants to stop it from coming. So he forms a devious plan: to impersonate Santy Claus and to steal the Whos’ Christmas presents. But come Christmas morning, the Grinch is in for a shocking surprise.

What can I say? A classic Dr. Seuss. Not for very young children.

Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner

http://www.askananny.com/Ask_A_Nanny/Books/Entries/2012/1/16_Snow_and_Winter_Books.html

Check out Stef the Nanny's favorite winter books from AskaNanny.com!

Suggested by Stef-the nanny from AskaNanny.com:

Love this book and it's more winter focused so you can keep reading it once the holidays have come and gone!

Flight of the Reindeer: The True Story of Santa Claus and his Christmas Mission

http://www.amazon.com/Flight-Reindeer-Story-Christmas-Mission/dp/0028612922/ref=cm_lmf_tit_9

Lest you think that Christmas is just a sentimental commercial venture perpetuated by misguided Victorian-era worshippers, Flight of the Reindeer offers proof positive that there is a Santa Claus and yes, reindeer really do know how to fly.

Suggested by Eden Godsoe:

A little different than others on this list and a truly remarkable book for children and adults. Will Steger, world famous as a Polar explorer, shares his 1986 expedition to Santa Claus village and also includes Santa experiences from famous people.

The Santa Claus Book

http://www.amazon.com/Santa-Claus-Book-Alden-Perkes/dp/0818403810/ref=cm_lmf_tit_8

A history of Santa Claus and his elves describes the day-to-day adventures of the large, bearded elf as he prepares for and completes his annual rounds.

Suggested by Eden Godsoe:

This book will keep children believing in Santa and the magic of Christmas. Great gift for children or new parents -too bad there isn't a hard copy.

The Mitten

http://www.amazon.com/The-Mitten-20th-Anniversary-Edition/dp/0399252967

Millions of readers have fallen in love with Jan Brett’s The Mitten, and over 2.5 million copies have been sold since publication in 1989. This striking oversized anniversary edition with a silver foil jacket and a fresh image of the woodland...

Suggested by laura:

The tale of a lost mitten that ends up being a cozy home for animals of all kinds. So sweet!