Christian Christmas Books for Kids
These read aloud picture books are a perfect way to share the story of Jesus’ birth with your kids.
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1. All is Bright: When God Came Down One Silent Night
Clay Anderson
Join Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming book built around the lyrics of Silent Night.
2022, Swing High
ISBN-13: 978-1732241862 hardcover 32 pages ages 5-7 years
2. The Christmas Promise Storybook
Alison Mitchell
The story of how God kept His promise to send a Savior king.
2014, The Good Book Company
ISBN-13: 978-1910307113 hardcover 32 pages ages 2-6 years
3. Humphrey’s First Christmas
Carol Heyer
The humorous story of Humphrey, a camel who travels to Bethlehem with the Wise Men.
2018, WorthyKids
ISBN-13: 978-0824916817 hardcover, paperback 26 pages ages 2-5 years
4. Hurry Hurry Have You Heard?
Laura Krauss Melmed
Creatures from the field forest hurry to the stable to welcome the new baby. Watercolor illustrations.
2008, Chronicle Books
ISBN-13: 978-0811842259 hardcover, paperback 36 pages ages 2-8 years
5. Christmas in the Barn
Margaret Wise Brown
A retelling of the nativity story from the author of Goodnight, Moon.
2016, HarperCollins
ISBN-13: 978-0062379863 hardcover, paperback 40 pages 4-8 years
6. God Gave Us Christmas
Lisa Tawn Bergren
A heartwarming book which, while addressing Santa, teaches the true meaning of Christmas.
2006, WaterBrook
ISBN-13: 978-1400071753 hardcover 40 pages ages 2-6 years
7. Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale
Martin Waddell
Beautifully illustrated.
2006, Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN-13: 978-1416925187 hardcover, paperback 32 pages ages 2- 4
8. Bethlehem Barn
Debra Westgate-Silva
Who is in cow’s food trough?A light-hearted, fun re-telling of the very first Christmas.
2021, Stillwater River Publications
ISBN-13: 978-1955123563 hardcover 34 pages
9. The Christmas Blessing
Erin Guendelsberger
The barn animals must set aside their differences to welcome the Savior. Delightful rhymes.
2021, Sourcebooks Wonderland
ISBN-13: 978-1728240497 hardcover 40 pages ages 4-7 years
10. The Friendly Beasts
Rebecca St. James
Adapted from an English carol. Includes an audio CD of the story narration and the song.
2012, Zonderkidz
ISBN-13: 978-0310720126 hardcover 32 pages ages 4-7 years
11. The Littlest Watchman: Watching and Waiting for the Very First Christmas
Scott James
The story of Benjamin, a watchman who one day witnesses something wonderful.
2017, The Good Book Company
ISBN-13: 978-1784981402 hardcover 32 pages ages 4+
12. The First Christmas Night
Keith Christopher
A retelling of the birth of Jesus, in the style of “Twas the night before Christmas”.
2013, WorthyKids
ISBN-13: 978-0824956530 hardcover, paperback 32 pages 3-7 years
