It is so important with each Christmas season to show our kids that there is more to Christmas than Santa Claus, reindeer, and presents. Thankfully, there are so many amazing Christian Children’s Christmas books that we can use to share the great news of Jesus’ birth. After all, he is the reason for the season!
These Christian Children’s Christmas Books are ideal for creating a new tradition of reading each night the twelve days before Christmas. Teaching your children about the birth of Jesus, and he hope he brings is easy with these great books.
12 Christian Children’s Christmas Books for Little Learners
Baby Jesus is Born by Allia Zobel Nolan
An interactive board book with intriguing textures and bright colors, this is the perfect first Christmas book for any baby or toddler.
Christmas in the Manger by Nola Buck
Another excellent choice for your youngest readers, this board book is a simply written, simple version of the Nativity story with beautiful illustrations.
God Gave Us Christmas by Lisa Tawn Bergen
The little cub asks his mother who invented Christmas. She explains that while Santa teaches us many good things, it is really God who invented Christmas.
The Joy of Giving by Jan Bernstein
The Berenstain Bear cubs are so excited about opening their presents, but in this story, they learn the real reason WHY we give presents on Christmas. This is one of my personal favorite Christian Children’s Christmas Books to share with my children.
Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell
A Kind ox in the stable welcomes tired animals to stay with him, until finally welcoming a donkey with the Holy Mother. Brief text and beautiful illustrations make this a great choice for young listeners.
The Christmas Story by Jane Werner Watson
A classic Little Golden Book originally published in 1952 tells the story of the first Christmas with beautiful poetic grace. This is another favorite Christian Children’s Christmas Book that is often shared generation to generation.
The Animals’ Christmas Eve by Gale Wiersum
Another classic Little Golden Book, This one teaches the story of the first Christmas, as well as reinforces numbers and counting.
Santa’s Favorite Story: Santa Tells the Story of the First Christmas by Hisako Aoki
Santa explains to the forest animals that Christmas is not about him – it’s about someone and something much more important.
Jesus’ Christmas Party by Nicholas Allen
Enjoy this humorous tale of the Nativity as told by the innkeeper! This grumpy man has been up all night dealing with angels, shepherds, and bright stars.
Humphrey’s First Christmas by Carol Heyer
You know the story of the three wise men, but did you ever stop to think about the camels that they rode in on? This story gives you the first Christmas from the Camel’s point of view.
Gorgeous watercolor illustrations bring modern biblical characters to life, while the King James version of the nativity story is read.
Who is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate
The barn animals are getting excited for Mary and Joseph to arrive! They clean up for their special guests.
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Don’t forget to check out all of the children’s book lists featured on A Dab of Glue Will Do. Do you have any favorite Christian Children’s Christmas books that are not on the list? If so, please share in the comments below. If you are looking for more Christmas ideas, activities, and printables to do at home or in the classroom make sure to check out our other Christmas Lessons.
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Awesome list! I love the Berstain Bears. They are so much fun to read and the illustrations are great. Thanks for sharing.
You give me a great idea through this post! I should buy some books for our kids!
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