It's the most wonderful time of the year! Get into the festive spirit with our pick of enchanting Christmas books for kids! From touch-and-feel board books for babies to magical tales and activities for older children, these titles promise joy, wonder, and the perfect dose of holiday magic. Whether it’s Bluey’s holiday mischief, Peter Rabbit’s wintery adventures, or crafting Christmas cards with a splash of creativity, there’s something to delight every young reader this season. Perfect for bedtime snuggles or keeping little hands busy, these books make the holiday countdown unforgettable. Explore the magic of Christmas through the pages of these delightful reads!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Touch-and-Feel
Eric Carle
Celebrate baby's first festive season with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this touch-and-feel board book filled with Christmas joy! Feel the bumpy branches on the Christmas tree, stroke Father Christmas' soft coat and tap the shiny presents to guess what's inside. There is so much to discover with The Very Hungry Caterpillar at Christmas time! With a touch-and-feel element to explore on every page, this is the perfect gift to share with babies and encourage sensory play during their very first Christmas.
Bluey: Where’s Bluey at Christmas?
Bluey
Everyone is getting ready for Christmas, but can you find Bluey and Bingo in all the festive fun?
There’s lots of hidden surprises too! Join in and search for stockings, snow globes and a Surfing Santa in this Christmas search-and-find book. Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.
Bluey: Bluey's Night Before Christmas
Bluey
‘Twas the night before Chrissie, when inside their home, not a Heeler was stirring, not even a gnome. It’s Christmas Eve and Bluey and Bingo are tucked up snug in their beds. When suddenly a noise outside wakes them up . . . Who could it be? Experience the magic of Christmas Eve with Bluey and the Heeler family in this retelling of the classic Christmas tale! Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
Peter Rabbit: Christmas Tales
Beatrix Potter
Come together this Christmas and celebrate with Peter Rabbit and all his woodlands friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of short stories. A perfect gift for all the family, this heart-warming book features festive stories celebrating Peter's favourite time of year. Peter Rabbit is very excited - it's nearly time for Christmas! He can't wait to eat mince pies, decorate a tree and open all his presents. Join Peter and all his friends as they get ready for Christmas and have lots of fun adventures along the way.
Sparkly Christmas Trees Sticker Book
Jessica Greenwell and Lucy Barnard
Little children will love adding the special, sparkly stickers to this enchanting book. Scenes include choosing a tree, taking it home, decorating the tree with ornaments, a Christmas light trail and lighting the tree in town. With friendly animal characters and beautiful illustrations to keep children engaged.
Peppa Pig Advent Book Collection
Peppa Pig
Join your favourite Peppa Pig characters in the countdown to Christmas with this advent book collection of 24 stories! Find 23 surprise mini storybooks behind each door, plus a special Christmas story for Christmas Eve! Put the books back inside the windows, so you can reuse your Advent Book Collection every year!
First Magic Painting: Christmas
Usborne
Filled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch a carol-singing mouse, a well-filled stocking and even Santa himself burst into colour.
Little First Stickers: Christmas
Usborne
Discover the magic of Christmas with this festive sticker book. Scenes to decorate include Santa's workshop, a Christmas tree and a winter campfire, and there are over 300 stickers of animals, Christmas presents, decorations and much more.
Wipe-Clean Christmas Activities
Usborne
A fun and colourful wipe-clean book full of festive dot-to-dots, mazes and spot the difference games. Children can draw over the dotted outlines of presents, colour in Santa Claus’ belt and boots, spot the differences between two sacks of toys and lots more. With a special pen and wipe-clean pages, this book can be used again and again.
Sticker Dolly Dressing Christmas Fairies
Fiona Watt and Antonia Miller
Use the stickers to dress the fairies in this magical, seasonal Sticker Dolly Dressing book. Add their outfits as they decorate and light up a Christmas tree, go skating on a moonlit pond, fly through a snowflake-filled storm and gather branches covered with bright red holly berries.
Enchanted Christmas Magic Painting Book
Fiona Watt and Elzbieta Jarzabek
Brush water over the beautiful black and white illustrations and watch the magical festive scenes burst into colourful life, from a night-time sleigh ride to an enchanted gingerbread house.
Charlie and the Christmas Factory: Twelve Festive Tales from the Worlds of Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12. Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list? What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George’s granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion? And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory? A magical and hilarious collection from 13 bestselling, much-loved storytellers. Perfect for Christmas Eve, this collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author’s favourite Roald Dahl characters. Discover George’s Marvellous Medicine as told by bestseller, Adam Kay. Laugh yourself silly with Greg James and Chris Smith's take on The Twits. Dive into Hannah Gold's The Fantastic Mr Fox and celebrate Konnie Huq's Danny the Champion of the World.
The LEGO Christmas Games Book: 55 Ideas for Festive Games, Challenges, and Puzzles
DK
Keep the whole family entertained this holiday season with more than 50 ideas for festive games, puzzles, challenges, and brainteasers for all ages and abilities - plus 60 LEGO bricks to play the games featured in the book. Build in some time for festive fun with the whole family! Find more than 50 ideas for LEGO® Christmas-themed games, puzzles, and activities to build and play, using your own collection and the 60 LEGO pieces that come with the book. Grab this book and your LEGO® bricks and get ready for a jolly time at ho-ho-home with your friends and family! There is something to keep everyone entertained this holiday season. What will you play first?
The Usborne Christmas Magic Painting Book
by Fiona Watt, illustrated by Erica Harrison
Children will be amazed when they brush the beautiful black and white Christmas illustrations with water and a rainbow of vibrant colours appears - just like magic! There are 16 festive scenes to paint, including a gingerbread cottage, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and Father Christmas and his reindeer. With a laminated flap to place behind each page to stop the colour seeping through and ensure perfect results.
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Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas Tabbed Board Book
Bluey
On the first day of Christmas, Verandah Santa gave to Bluey ... A fruit bat in a mango tree! Join Bluey and friends and count down the 12 days of Christmas!
Magic Painting Christmas Cards
Usborne
These folded magic painting cards are printed with jolly pictures of Christmas trees and snowmen. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal a stunning array of festive colours. Perfect for keeping little hands busy over the Christmas holidays. The pack contains 10 cards, two each of five designs, plus envelopes and a quality, wood-handled brush.
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