Christmas: The latest picture books that you'll want to treasure
Christmas is the perfect time to settle down with your family for a story – and these lovely new picture books are sure to do the trick.
Whether you want to introduce your child to a beautiful story about winter magic or just have a good giggle about the side effects of too many sprouts, we're sure you'll find your new festive favourite here!
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The Little Fir Tree
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The Little Fir Tree
In this beautifully illustrated modern retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, the values of appreciating what we already hav…
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The Snowiest Christmas Ever
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The Snowiest Christmas Ever
A gentle story about the exciting build-up to Christmas, this is a lovely, cosy read, which will also make adult readers feel nost…
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Leah’s Star
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Leah’s Star
This delightful version of the ancient Nativity tale is told through the eyes of the young girl Leah, the inn-keeper's daughter in…
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A Cat’s Christmas Carol
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A Cat’s Christmas Carol
It’s Christmas and all is quiet in the department store. The staff are on their way home to loved ones, all except one… Clawdia, t…
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Is It Really Nearly Christmas?
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Is It Really Nearly Christmas?
There’s only one more sleep until Christmas, but Lucas cannot wait! A soothing classic story about the magic of Christmas and…
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Just Right For Christmas
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Just Right For Christmas
This gentle, feel-good story about the joy of giving is complimented by sweet illustrations and is the perfect book for Christmas …
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Santa’s Wonderful Workshop
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Santa’s Wonderful Workshop
Father Christmas is planning for another year but is beset by continual problems. He brings in some additional penguin workers, bu…
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There’s an Elf in your Book
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There’s an Elf in your Book
Ho, Ho… Oh! There seems to be a very mischievous elf in this book. This fun and interactive story (with lots of instructions to mo…
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Pick a Pine Tree
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Pick a Pine Tree
Putting up a tree is such an exciting part of Christmas for many little ones, so it’s lovely to see it featured as a whole story i…
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A Very Corgi Christmas
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A Very Corgi Christmas
It’s Christmas Eve, and Buckingham Palace is a flurry of activity. Delightful dogs and Christmas adventure (with a gentle nod to t…
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Emily Brown and Father Christmas
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Emily Brown and Father Christmas
Father Christmas is on a mission to be modern this year. But are the old ways sometimes best? The unshakeable Emily Brown is …
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Santa Claus vs The Easter Bunny
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Santa Claus vs The Easter Bunny
Fred Blunt’s anarchic, hilarious story delights with a fat, complacent Santa and an exhausted, desperate Bunny whose bad deed mana…
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The Turkey That Voted for Christmas
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The Turkey That Voted for Christmas
Timmy the turkey sees things differently to the rest of his fellow birds - but can he persuade them to join his pro-Christmas camp…
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Santa Selfie
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Santa Selfie
Father Christmas wants a little me time so heads off for a holiday... but it's not long before everyone recognises him and wants a…
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Father Christmas Heard A Parp
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Father Christmas Heard A Parp
Silly holiday fun as Father Christmas hears a parp... but who is responsible? A toy? An elf? Or someone who has had a few too many…
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All I Want For Christmas
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All I Want For Christmas
A welcome addition to Rachel Bright's hug-a-licious series - and a timely reminder that the festive season is about more than just…
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The Stink Before Christmas
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The Stink Before Christmas
When one of Santa's huge parps dislodges the presents from his sleigh, will he be able to get them back? A fun book - but one stri…
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Oliver Elephant
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Oliver Elephant
When Noah loses his favourite toy Oliver Elephant on a Christmas shopping trip, will he ever be able to find him again? A heart-wa…
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Last Stop on the Reindeer Express
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Last Stop on the Reindeer Express
Mia is transported into the Reindeer Express, a magical sorting office, as she tries to get her Christmas card to Daddy in time. A…
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