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Festive Children’s Picture Books That Make Us Smile
November 19, 2021 | Blog > News > Festive Children’s Picture Books That Make Us Smile
Christmas is always a really special time for smaller children, and reading together is a wonderful way to share the Yuletide spirit. But what to read? Do you like to really crank up the tinsel and jingle bells at Christmas, or prefer a more reflective and traditional mood? In this collection of new Christmas picture books, even the world’s biggest Scrooge will find something to light a little festive fire in their hearts!
That Christmas
Richard Curtis & Rebecca Cobb
We were quite overwhelmed after reading this book! One Christmas, when a crises meant beloved family traditions were broken, the children take the lead to make new memories and reveal the true soul of Christmas. Simple and playful, delightfully illustrated, with a real heart.
Penguin Parcel
Victoria Cassanell
Perhaps not strictly a Christmas book, but a joy to read. Polar Bear is thrilled to receive his mail order penguin, but it soon seems that Penguin is not so pleased. A heart-warming and funny book about kindness and learning to think about others.
Grace And The Christmas Angel
Lucinda Riley & Harry Whittaker
Grace is waiting for her fisherman father to arrive at her nativity performance, but a big storm is raging. Although Grace is very worried, Hope, the Christmas Angel, is watching over her daddy.
Snow Ghost
Tony Mitton & Diana Mayo
Perfect for reading together on cold winter nights. Snow Ghost is gracefully swooping through the snow-filled land, looking for somewhere warm to call her home. When she spots a boy and girl playing together on the quiet moors, she knows this is the place for her.
Dogger's Christmas
Shirley Hughes
It’s 40 years since Dogger first stole our hearts, and such a joy to return to Dave, Bella and the family. It’s Christmas, but will Dogger be forgotten again when Dave receives so many new toys?
An Odd Dog Christmas
Rob Biddulph
Gloriously festive rhyming story about the true meaning of Christmas. Odd Dog can’t find a present for her friend, but after going on a festive adventure, learns that there’s more to Christmas than just presents.
Twenty-Five December Lane
Helen Ward & Wayne Anderson
The classic Christmas tale, reissued for a new generation. A girl is looking for the right Christmas present and stumbles across a most peculiar shop. Inimitable illustrations and a charming story.
Little Bear
Richard Jones
A tender and gentle story about letting go. A boy finds a palm-sized polar bear in his garden, which grows and grows, until it’s time for it to go home.
Squirrel's Snowman
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
A new lift-the-flap rhyming story from the unbeatable duo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Squirrel wants to build a snowman, but first she needs to collect everything she needs.
