Novelty Christmas Books for Kids
Looking for more than a story? From lift the flap and musical books to scratch & sniff and finger puppets, these unique Christmas-themed books provide sensory stimulation, playful interaction, and are just plain fun!
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1. The Sweet Smell of Christmas
Patricia M. Scarry
Join Little Bear as he prepares for the holidays. This adorable scratch and sniff book gives readers a chance to smell six wonderful, seasonal scents.
2003, Golden Books
ISBN-13: 978-0375826436 hardcover 36 pages Lexile Measure: AD520L ages 2-4 years
2. Little Blue Truck’s Christmas
Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck delivers trees to his friends. Featuring flashing colored lights on the last page.
2014, Clarion Books
ISBN-13: 978-0544320413 paperback 24 pages ages 1-3 years
3. The Story Orchestra – The Nutcracker
Katy Flint
Press the buttons to hear excerpts of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet.
2017, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
ISBN-13: 978-1786030689 hardcover 24 pages ages 2-5 years
4. The Jolly Christmas Postman
Allan Ahlberg
What would your favorite book characters write to each other? Read their letters, included with this book.
2001, LB Kids
ISBN-13:978-0274999316 hardcover 32 pages ages 4-7 years
5. It’s Santa – Finger Puppet Book
Little Hippo Books
Interact with Santa the finger puppet as he delivers Christmas goodies.
2020
ISBN-13: 978-1952137419 board book 12 pages for preschoolers
6. Santa’s Magic Key
Eric James
Santa’s key is the secret to delivering gifts to homes without a chimney. Comes with a key-shaped ornament.
2017, Sourcebooks Wonderland
ISBN-13: 978-1492660354 hardcover 40 pages ages 4-9 years
7. Seek and Find: The First Christmas
Sarah Parker
2022, The Good Book Company
Young kids will learn key truths about the first Christmas as they find, count and sort over 450 items in this fun book.
ISBN-13: 978-1784987732 board book 18 pages ages 2-4 years
8. The First Christmas: Lift-a-Pop Pop-Up Board Book
Holly Berry-Byrd
Simple story to introduce the birth of Christ to your toddler. Featuring lift the flap and pop-ups on thick, durable pages.
2017, Cottage Door Press
ISBN-13: 978-1680522310 board book 12 pages ages 1-3 years
9. The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book
Chris McVeigh
For the older kids. Step-by-step instructions to build 15 Ornaments using Lego blocks.
2016, No Starch Press
ISBN-13: 978-1593277666 hardcover 220 pages 8 years and up
10. The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Peek-Through Picture Book
Britta Teckentrup
Watch the gifts appear as you turn the pages in this innovative book.
2016, Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-1101940877 hardcover 32 pages ages 2-5 years
