5 Current and Classic Children Christmas Books

by Donna Huber

Do you have a favorite Christmas book from when you were a kid? Or perhaps you found a new favorite while reading with your children. I reviewed a new children's book for Christmas, plus I've rounded up some of my favorite classics. Whether you are looking for books to share with your kids or just want to skip down memory lane, check out this list.

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Crocodile Christmas Tree by Nichole Conran

November 2025; Briley & Baxter Publications; 978-1961978652
print (20 pages); holiday fiction

I don't regularly read children's books, but I do read them when trying to complete Amazon reading challenges, and I have discovered some really good ones. When I was offered a free Christmas children's book for a possible review, I thought it would be fun.

I loved the illustrations by Maddy Moore. They are colorful and just a wee bit whimsical, so that the crocodiles don't scare the kids.

This picture book has a simple message that the gifts you buy are nice, but the gift of family together is the best. 

Exposing children to books at a young age is important. The story is simple and a great book for beginner readers. There is also some counting involved, so they can practice their numbers. I liked that the numbers are written as numerals as well as words to help the child with word recognition. 

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The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

Definitely a must-read children's classic. It is the number 1 best-selling print book at Amazon in Children's  Christian Holiday Fiction and number 5 on the Children's Christmas book list. I'm sure most of us can recite at least parts of this epic poem. If you want to learn more about this classic, check out my deep dive discussion I wrote up last year.

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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

I don't remember reading this book as a child, though it was first published in 1985. I think the first time I read it was when my niece and nephew were little. Perhaps it was the 2004 movie that made the book popular. You could make it a book and movie night by reading the book and then watching the movie. Add a cup of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows and you have the makings of a great holiday family activity.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss

Another classic Children's classic. It's another one that you can do a book and movie night with. I loved the 1966 animated version. I'm sure I've seen the 2000 version starring Jim Carrey, but I can't remember. It looks like it is streaming free for Prime members, so I might try to watch it this year.

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Jingle All the Way by Tom Shay-Zapien

This book has the potential to be a sad read, but if you happen to be getting a new dog soon, this might be a good book. Apparently, there is a stuffed animal Jingle that responds when certain phrases are read, which could be cute. The Kindle version is a free read.

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Donna Huber is an avid reader and natural encourager. She is the founder of Girl Who Reads and the author of how-to marketing book Secrets to a Successful Blog Tour.

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