Baby's first Christmas: The very best Christmas books for babies

They’re never too young to join in the fun and get into the festive swing of things… Whether you have a baby or a young toddler, these books are fun, cosy and perfect for a Christmas present or a little snuggle on the sofa.

  • Five Christmas Friends

    by Danielle McLean, illustrated by Rosalind Maroney 

    2021 0 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive

    A Christmas count-and-slide” board book, this story is a clever way to help little ones learn to count while also introducing lots of festive favourites: from snowmen to elves and wintry robins and even Santa Claus himself.

  • Where’s Santa Claus?

    by Ingela P Arrhenius 

    2018 0 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive

    This charming series of Nosy Crow’s baby board book takes a seasonal turn with Where’s Santa Claus? It’s sure to delight tiny bookworms even on their very first Chrismas and is perfect for practising turning pages and a very first game of peek-a-boo!

  • Nibbles Christmas

    by Emma Yarlett 

    2021 0 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Funny
    • Interactive

    Emma Yarlett’s lovable book-munching monster strikes again, this time in a Christmas-themed board book that counts down the days until Christmas. Young children, who act on impulse just like Nibbles, will root for him from the outset and delight in the joy and silliness. 

  • Where’s My Santa?

    by Kate McLelland 

    2021 0 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive
    • Touch and feel books

    Children will love finding Santa and revelling in Christmas in this board book that is full of interesting textures to explore, from glittery snowprints to a snowman’s felt hat and, finally, the thick white beard of Father Christmas. 

  • Christmas: A Tiny Little Story

    by Lisa Jones and Edward Underwood 

    2018 0 to 4 years 

    • Interactive

    A colourful and clear cloth book with thick, crinkly pages and a sturdy buggy handle to keep the book with little ones on the go, Christmas: A Tiny Little Story is a lovely present for a baby’s first or second festive season.

  • Santa’s Christmas Countdown

    by Kathryn Jewitt, illustrated by Sebastien Braun 

    2022 2 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Funny
    • Touch and feel books

    Santa’s lost his to-do list! Will he remember everything before Christmas? A fun touch-and-feel book starring a Black Santa.

  • My First Elmer Christmas

    by David McKee 

    2021 2 to 4 years 

    • Adventure
    • Around the world
    • Board books
    • Funny

    It is Christmas time and Elmer takes the young elephants to select a tree. The elephants would love to spot Papa Red if he visits them that night, but will the excitable youngsters stay hidden? A charming tale, which captures the excitement of Christmas for a young audience.

  • Merry Little Christmas: A finger wiggle book

    by Sally Symes, illustrated by Nick Sharratt 

    2022 2 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Funny
    • Interactive
    • Poetry and rhyme

    Have a giggle as you wiggle your fingers with the Christmas characters. A fun interactive baby book.

  • If It’s Christmas and You Know It…

    by Katrina Charman, illustrated by Angie Rozelaar 

    2023 2 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive
    • Poetry and rhyme

    Bright, inviting illustrations and catchy, rhyming text make this a super festive, super fun book to share with babies and toddlers. With sliders to push and pull!