Classic Christmas books for festive times

Name: William Joseph
Price range: $

One of the loveliest things to do at Christmas is cuddle up and enjoy a good picture book together – and these classic stories have really stood the test of time.

An illustration of a boy hugging a dog toy, with gifts at his feet and surrounded by holly and mistletoe, from the front cover of Dogger's Christmas

Dogger’s Christmas

by Shirley Hughes

2020 2 to 7 years
- Picture books
Calm, classic and atmospheric, this new story about Dave and his beloved toy Dogger is perfect for sharing in the days leading up to Christmas.
One Snowy Night

by Nick Butterworth

2009 4 to 7 years
- Picture books
This is a heartwarming story of animals in winter – the story teaches children to look and think about the world around them.
The Snowman

by Raymond Briggs

1978 2 to 9 years
- Classics
- Picture books
James builds a snowman in the garden, then wakes up in the night to find that it has come to life.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas

by Dr Seuss

2013 4 to 9 years
- Classics
- Funny
- Picture books
- Poetry and rhyme
With a heart two sizes too small, the Grinch is the meanest creature you’ll ever meet. He hates Christmas and the whole festive season. But when he hatches a dastardly plot to steal Christmas, he’s in for a big surprise!
The Polar Express

by Chris Van Allsburg

2015 4 to 9 years
- Adventure
- Fantasy
An enchanting Christmas story, beautifully written and illustrated with pictures full of warmth and light
Twas The Night Before Christmas

by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by P.J. Lynch

2021 4 to 7 years
- Classics
- Picture books
- Poetry and rhyme
Award-winning illustrator P.J. Lynch brings his characteristically detailed, atmospheric illustrations to this well-loved poem in a beautiful edition of a Christmas classic.
The Jolly Christmas Postman

by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg

2011 4 to 9 years
- Classics
- Picture books
Follow our favourite jolly postman as he delivers Christmas cards and gifts to fairytale folk