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

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.

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!

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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

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!