Our Top 10 Children’s Books for Christmas 2021
From reading by a warm winter fire surrounded by the smell of spiced apple to in bed with a cozy duvet with hot cocoa, books make the perfect Christmas gift that children can enjoy over and over again!
We’ve put together a list of our favourite Christmas books and winter reads that children are guaranteed to enjoy this festive season.
1. A Christmas Carol (Easy Classics)
Who can help a mean old man to love Christmas? How about a ghost? (… or three!)
Scrooge’s heart is colder than snow, he’s richer than half the banks in England and meaner than, well, everyone. But when three seriously spooky ghosts turn up to take him on an adventure through time, he soon learns that being cold isn’t cool. Can he change his ways before it’s too late?
This adapted and illustrated edition of Charles Dickens‘ festive favourite is easy-to-read for young readers. Scan the QR code inside to listen along as you read and bring the spooky story to life!
2. The Blue Carbuncle (Easy Classics)
A valuable jewel known as the Blue Carbuncle was stolen from the jewel case of the Countess of Morcar yesterday. A reward of £1000 has been offered by the countess for information leading to the stone’s return …
While the police work to trace the missing diamond, Holmes attempts to reunite a Christmas dinner and its owner. But when the detective comes across the jewel, Holmes and Watson find themselves in a race against time to save an innocent man’s life.
This adapted and illustrated edition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s classic detective story is easy-to-read for young readers. Scan the QR code inside to listen along as you read and bring the mystery to life!
3. Numberblocks Christmas Sticker Activity Book
An official sticker activity book for the BAFTA-winning most-watched show on CBeebies!
It’s Christmas in Numberland! Play games, solves puzzles and have fun with the Numberblocks.
This fun activity book includes over 100 festive stickers and 32 pages of fun Numberblocks games and puzzles. It’s perfect for fans of the BAFTA-winning most-watched show on CBeebies aged 3-6 years.
4. Pigs Might Fly by Dick King-Smith
Poor Daggie Dogfoot! He’s much smaller than his brothers and sisters, with feet more like a dog’s than a pig’s. The very day that Daggie is born, the pigman whisks him off to the shed for a merciful death. When Daggie miraculously escapes, he returns to the safety of the sties and the protection of his mother, who begins to think that Daggie isn’t just different but special.
Special for a purpose.
And when Daggie befriends a duck called Felicity, he begins to understand what that purpose might be …
This official anniversary edition of Dick King-Smith‘s renowned animal tale is the perfect way to share the heritage author’s nostalgic stories with a whole new generation.
5. Geronimo Stilton: A Very Merry Christmas
Who loves Christmas more than Geronimo? Nobody! But after his grandfather plans for the Stiltons to spend the holiday at the MacMouse’s in New York instead of at Geronimo’s, EVERYTHING starts to go wrong. Soon Geronimo is racing against the clock to save Christmas for his family.
This illustrated story is filled with cheesy humour, engaging illustrations and fun fonts throughout – perfect for readers aged 5+ years.
6. Time for Bed, Zippy!
Zippy doesn’t want to go to bed! In this playful puppet book, Zippy thinks he’s the best at everything – but who will be the best at going to sleep?
This official hand puppet book based on the heritage Rainbow TV show is a cute and interactive way to encourage children to go to sleep on Christmas Eve …
7. Mula and the Fly: A Fun Yoga Story
Mula is a very sleepy tiger. But with the help of a mischievous little Fly, Mula learns to wake up, get moving, and make her dreams come true!
Mula and the Fly is a beautifully-illustrated children’s book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. Written by NYC-based yoga teacher, Lauren Hoffmeier, the fun characters and easy yoga poses in this hardback picture book promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind – perfect for the holiday season!
9. Merry Christmas, Geronimo!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Geronimo has Christmas all prepared: presents, a tree, and a very special dinner. But when disaster strikes and Geronimo ends up in hospital, suddenly it’s up to the rest of the Stiltons to bring the magic back into the holiday.
This illustrated story is filled with cheesy humour, engaging illustrations and fun fonts throughout – perfect for readers aged 5+ years.
10. Herriot the Caretaker Mouse by Stella Tarakson
Ellie and her mum are starting a new life in a new town and a very, very old building. They’re opening a cat café, but there’s a lot to do first – like welcoming the Andersons.
Ellie doesn’t want to share her home with strangers, especially Blake and his energetic puppy, Choccy. But when Ellie and Blake discover a magical old phone and a mouse determined to get rid of them, they’ll have to find a way to all get along together.
Christmas is a magical time, and Stella Tarakson‘s Magic Animal Café series is a perfect winter warmer. With talking pets and a newfound friendships, this illustrated animal series is perfect for young readers aged 7+ years.
View our full range of fun children’s books here.