Raise your hand if you love Christmas? {both of my hands are up high in the sky!} There is something magical about this time of year. When you see the wonder and excitement in your students and/or children’s eyes you cannot help, but believe. These Santa Books are guaranteed to get you and your students excited and in the mood this Christmas season. Here are 12 of my favorite Santa books. Are you looking for more Christmas ideas, activities, and printables to do at home or in the classroom? If so click here.
How to Catch Santa by Jean Reagan
A #1 New York Times Bestseller, How to Catch Santa is a humorous How To book that gives tips and tricks for catching Ol’ Saint Nick.
How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky
This funny story gives you the details of Santa’s resume before he was hired for his current gig! This book is a run read for both kids and adults.
Santa’s Stuck by Rhonda Gowler Greene
This playful picture book answers the age-old question: Just how does Santa get up and down chimneys?
Santa Claus and the Three Bears by Maria Modugno
Enjoy this twist on the traditional Goldilocks story. Here, the three bears go out for a walk and come home to find that their things were used by someone else.
Santasaurus by Niamh Sharkey
Young kids will enjoy the beautiful images in this picture book, and parents will appreciate the lighthearted and peaceful holiday story. As an added bonus, all of the characters are dinosaurs!
Santa’s Underwear by Marty Rhodes Figley
In case you were wondering what Santa Claus looks like in his undies, here you go! This hilarious story explains what transpires when santa can’t find his favorite Christmas eve underwear.
Dear Santa by Rod Campbell
Engage your child in reading with you! This lift the flap board book is perfect for your youngest readers this season.
Guess Who’s Coming to Santa’s for Dinner by Tommie dePaola
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An interesting look into the other facets of Santa and Mrs. Claus’ life, this story tells us what shenanigans happen when the whole Claus family gets together.
Santa’s Toy Shop by Al Dempster
Originally published in 1950, the Little Golden Book Santa’s Toy Shop is a Christmas Classic!
Santa Duck by David Milgrim
Read this board book story to your little readers and find out what happens when a duck dresses up like Santa and hears the gift lists of all of his friends.
Goodnight Santa by Michelle Robinson
An excellent bedtime book for Christmas eve or any night, Goodnight Santa tells a rhyming story of two siblings going to bed on Christmas eve.
Oh, What a Christmas by Michael Garland
A somewhat familiar story of a Santa with no way to deliver presents, meets an interesting twist when he stumbles upon a barn full of helpful animals!
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Hey, thanks for including my book, HOW TO CATCH SANTA! Your post put a smile on my face. 🙂