Best Kids Christmas Books
Unlike Hanukkah books for kids, kids Christmas books are ubiquitous. They come in every format imaginable, feature favorite movies, classic tales or modern adaptations, and virtually every popular children's books series includes at least one Christmas spin off. The trick when selecting the perfect holiday book gift for children is to focus on quality. Ideally, these books should be ones the recipient will want to hold on to year after year and to encorporate into their family traditions.
4 Suggestions for Kids Christmas Books that Make Great Gifts:
The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg
A classic story of the importance of believing. One Christmas Eve, a young boy takes a
magical train ride to the North Pole where Santa picks him to receive the first gift of the season. Able to request anything, the boy asks for a bell from Santa's sleigh. Only those who believe in Santa are able to hear the bell. Can you?
The Night Before Christmas, Jan Brett
Clement Moore's classic Christmas poem is elevated to new heights with the exquisitly detailed drawings of Jan Brett. Rich, colorful drawings illustrate the story, while peek-hole windows give young readers more details to pour over. A holiday must have!
Christmas Tapestry, Patricia Polacco
A heartwarming story that shows everything happens for a reason. After moving to Detroit with his family, and spending the summer repairing the church, Jonathan is disappointed when a leak forms in the sacristy wall just before Christmas. A series of events involving a beautiful tapestry, an intersection of religioin and place, and good intentions unwinds into a story that belongs on everyones shelf.
Snowmen at Christmas, Caralyn Buehner
How do snowmen celebrate Christmas? With window shopping, tree decorating and dancing, of course! A charmingly illustrated story that explores how snowmen spend their time when we are all tucked snug in our beds.
With an abundance of kids Christmas books on the market, the best books gifts for children this holiday season focus on the classic christmas stories. Choose well, and your gift is bound to become a cherished addition to their annual holiday celebration.
For more great ideas for book gifts for children, be sure to download our list of the 10 Best Picture Books of 2011.
Does your family have a favorite Christmas book? Are Christmas books part of your yearly celebration? We would love to hear from you!