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12 Festive Storybook Picks to Spark Holiday Joy for Little Ones Under 5


Child and carer reading

The Holidays are just around the corner and a great way to get your little one into the festive spirit is through storybooks! 

 

Books can be a great way to introduce your child to new topics, activities and traditions. They will be able to relate to the characters, learning new things all whilst getting excited for the Holidays. 

 

So, let’s take a look at our 12 Festive Storybook Picks to Spark Holiday Joy for Little Ones Under 5


Luna Loves Christmas by Joseph Coelho OBE & Fiona Lumbers

Luna Loves Christmas by Joseph Coelho OBE & Fiona Lumbers

 Ideal for: 3-6 years

 

Luna loves Christmas. Sometimes at Mum’s, sometimes at Dad’s, she gets two trees, two dinners, two advent calendars to open . . . but this Christmas, Luna’s family are doing something different.


They’re volunteering, and Luna can’t wait for them to all be together at the community Christmas dinner!


The perfect book to inspire kindness at Christmas, and celebrate alternative families, from award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho.


Click here to check it out on Amazon.


The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher & Shane Devries 

The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher & Shane Devries 

Ideal for: 3-5 years

 

Santa and his reindeer live as north as you can go, in a place that's full of magic (and quite a lot of snow!).But Santa and his reindeer do not live there on their own, for there's a special dinosaur that also calls it home . . .


The Christmasaurus wants more than anything to be able to fly, and help pull Santa's sleigh across the sky on Christmas Eve. But flying turns out to be much harder than he thought, even with Santa's help!


One special Christmas, however, he falls down a chimney and meets a dinosaur-obsessed little boy who teaches him the magic of believing . . .


Click here to check it out on Amazon.


Spot's First Christmas by Eric Hill 

Spot's First Christmas by Eric Hill 

Ideal for: 1-2 years

 

Join Spot as he helps Mum prepare the house for Christmas day - he helps wrap presents, decorates the tree and learns all about carol singing!


Toddlers will love learning all about Christmas with Spot. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this story is great for early learning and play.


This is a reissue of the classic Spot story, now in a smart cased-board format with sturdy, toddler-tough flaps.


Click here to check it out on Amazon.  


The Snowflake by Benji Davies 

The Snowflake by Benji Davies 

Ideal for: 1-2 years

 

High, high up in the clouds a tiny snowflake is made. Perfectly small, fluffy, crystal and white, it tumbles and bounces inside the cloud. But then she begins to fall…


Exquisitely told and beautifully illustrated, The Snowflake tells the tale of one snowflake and one little girl – both longing for something and looking for their own special place in the world. 


The Snowflake is an utterly unforgettable and classic picture book from the multi-award winning and internationally bestselling picture-book creator, Benji Davies.


Click here to check it out on Amazon.


First Festivals: Hanukkah Board book by Ladybird & Kathryn Selbert 

First Festivals: Hanukkah Board book by Ladybird & Kathryn Selbert 

Ideal for: 2-5 years

 

Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Hanukkah traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.


Lift the flaps to reveal the menorah, look inside a synagogue and see what yummy treats are being cooked in the kitchen.


The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.


Click here to check it out on Amazon.  


Kwanzaa (Celebrate the World) Board book by Hannah Eliot & Andrea Pippins

Kwanzaa (Celebrate the World) Board book by Hannah Eliot & Andrea Pippins

Ideal for: 2-4 years

 

Joyous Kwanzaa! On December 26th of each year, the celebration of Kwanzaa begins. Kwanzaa is an African American and pan-African holiday that honours history, family, values, community, and culture.


During this time, families gather, songs are sung, and dances and stories and poetry are performed! This festive board book helps teach even the youngest of readers about the celebration and importance of Kwanzaa.


Click here to check it out on Amazon.


Peep Inside The Nativity by Anna Milbourne & Emma Allen  

Peep Inside The Nativity by Anna Milbourne & Emma Allen  

Ideal for: 2-4 years

 

A beautiful retelling of the story of the Nativity with delicate holes cut into the pages.

With prettily cut holes in the pages, this is a book to treasure every Christmas.


Every scene in the Nativity, from the angel talking to Mary, the journey on the donkey to Bethlehem, to the scene in the stable with baby Jesus in the manger, is entrancing - there are cut-out stars and peep holes, through which to spy doves in the rafters of the stable or innkeepers through the windows of their inns.


With lots to talk about, this lovely edition will engage small children in the original Bible story.

Click here to check it out on Amazon.

 

The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming & Nicola Slater 

The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming & Nicola Slater 

Ideal for: 3-6 years

 

GASP! Where has all the grass gone, Bird? 

Why is it so white and cold?


Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But Squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it?


You bet he will! 


Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears!

Is there a snow thief on the loose?


Click here to check it out on Amazon.


Hello Winter by Jo Lindley 

Hello Winter by Jo Lindley 

Ideal for: 3-6 years

 

Finally, it’s Winter turn to share her special season, and she’s SO excited. But her friends don’t like her chilly games. Instead of passing the weather crown to Winter, Autumn gives it to Spring.

 

As Winter stomps off to play snow games on her own, it isn’t long before her friends start feeling bad. Can they find their way through the ice and snow to tell their friend how much she means to them?

 

Click here to check it out on Amazon.


Five Little Penguins by Lily Murray & Holly Surplice 

Five Little Penguins by Lily Murray & Holly Surplice 

Ideal for: 1-4 years

 

Five little penguins went out one day

Over the hills and far away. 

Mamma Penguin said "Hurry back to me!"

How many penguins can you see?

 

Click here to check it out on Amazon.


Squirrel's Snowman by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 

Squirrel's Snowman by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 

Ideal for: 1-4 years

 

It's snowing in Acorn Wood, and Squirrel wants to build a snowman. Will she and her friends find everything they need? Lift the flaps to find out in this wonderful wintry tale.


Click here to check it out on Amazon.


Joy to the World!: Christmas Around the Globe by Kate DePalma & Sophie Fatus 

Joy to the World!: Christmas Around the Globe by Kate DePalma & Sophie Fatus 

Ideal for: 4+ years

 

Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries!


Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children.


Gold ink and festive illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself.


Click here to check it out on Amazon.

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