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 Twelve Cats of Christmas
Author: Alison Ritchie Illustrator: Marisa Morea
Interest level: 2-5
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The Twelve Cats of Christmas
Author: Alison Ritchie Illustrator: Marisa Morea
Interest level: 2-5
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This rhyming, feline take on the twelve days of Christmas is a purr-fectly delightful countdown picture book that young animal lov…
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Christmas Lights
Author: Ruth Symons Illustrator: Caroline Rabei
Interest level: 4-5
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Christmas Lights
Author: Ruth Symons Illustrator: Caroline Rabei
Interest level: 4-5
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At the end of the day, as the light fades, a little girl and her dad set off in the car to drive home for Christmas. This short, c…
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The After Christmas Tree
Author: Bethan Welby
Interest level: 2-5
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The After Christmas Tree
Author: Bethan Welby
Interest level: 2-5
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When Brian sees an abandoned Christmas trere on the side of the road, he knows he has to take her home. But his family aren't too …
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Dogger's Christmas
Author: Shirley Hughes
Interest level: 2-5
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Dogger's Christmas
Author: Shirley Hughes
Interest level: 2-5
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Calm, classic and atmospheric, this new story about Dave and his beloved toy Dogger is perfect for sharing in the days leading up …
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The Night the Reindeer Saved Christmas
Author: Raj Kaur Khaira Illustrator: Kasia Nowowiejska
Interest level: 4-5
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The Night the Reindeer Saved Christmas
Author: Raj Kaur Khaira Illustrator: Kasia Nowowiejska
Interest level: 4-5
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It's Christmas Eve and Santa is getting ready to deliver all the presents - but disaster strikes and his sleigh won't fly! Will he…
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Santa Post
Author: Emma Yarlett
Interest level: 4-8
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Santa Post
Author: Emma Yarlett
Interest level: 4-8
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After Amy's letter to Santa is damaged, will he and the elves be able to figure out what she wants for Christmas? A heartwarming p…
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The Little Fir Tree
Author: Christopher Corr
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 5+
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The Little Fir Tree
Author: Christopher Corr
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 5+
In this beautifully illustrated modern retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, the values of appreciating what we already hav…
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Ketchup On Your Reindeer
Author: Nick Sharratt
Interest level: 2-5
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Ketchup On Your Reindeer
Author: Nick Sharratt
Interest level: 2-5
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Do you like ketchup on your Christmas tree? What about dog biscuits on your feet? Nick Sharratt’s Christmassy flip book is gr…
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The Snowiest Christmas Ever
Author: Jane Chapman
Interest level: 4-8
Reading age: 5+
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The Snowiest Christmas Ever
Author: Jane Chapman
Interest level: 4-8
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Margaret Bateson-Hill Illustrator: Karin Littlewood
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 5+
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Leah’s Star
Author: Margaret Bateson-Hill Illustrator: Karin Littlewood
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Sam Hay Illustrator: Helen Shoesmith
Interest level: 4-8
Reading age: 5+
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A Cat’s Christmas Carol
Author: Sam Hay Illustrator: Helen Shoesmith
Interest level: 4-8
Reading age: 5+
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?
Author: Joyce Dunbar Illustrator: Victoria Turnbull
Interest level: 4-8
Reading age: 5+
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Is It Really Nearly Christmas?
Author: Joyce Dunbar Illustrator: Victoria Turnbull
Interest level: 4-8
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Birdie Black Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5-8
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Just Right For Christmas
Author: Birdie Black Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5-8
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
Author: Elys Dolan
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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Santa’s Wonderful Workshop
Author: Elys Dolan
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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
Author: Tom Fletcher Illustrator: Greg Abbot
Interest level: 4-5
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There’s an Elf in your Book
Author: Tom Fletcher Illustrator: Greg Abbot
Interest level: 4-5
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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
Author: Patricia Toht Illustrator: Jarvis
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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Pick a Pine Tree
Author: Patricia Toht Illustrator: Jarvis
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Sam Hay Illustrator: Loretta Schauer
Interest level: 3-5
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A Very Corgi Christmas
Author: Sam Hay Illustrator: Loretta Schauer
Interest level: 3-5
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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
Author: Cressida Cowell Illustrator: Neal Layton
Interest level: 4-5
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Emily Brown and Father Christmas
Author: Cressida Cowell Illustrator: Neal Layton
Interest level: 4-5
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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
Author: Fred Blunt
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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Santa Claus vs The Easter Bunny
Author: Fred Blunt
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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
Author: Madeleine Cook Illustrator: Samara Hardy
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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The Turkey That Voted for Christmas
Author: Madeleine Cook Illustrator: Samara Hardy
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Peter Bently Illustrator: Anna Chernyshova
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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Santa Selfie
Author: Peter Bently Illustrator: Anna Chernyshova
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Olaf Falafel
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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Father Christmas Heard A Parp
Author: Olaf Falafel
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Rachel Bright
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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All I Want For Christmas
Author: Rachel Bright
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Sam & Mark Illustrator: Tom Knight
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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The Stink Before Christmas
Author: Sam & Mark Illustrator: Tom Knight
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Lou Peacock Illustrator: Helen Stephens
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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Oliver Elephant
Author: Lou Peacock Illustrator: Helen Stephens
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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
Author: Maudie Powell-Tuck Illustrator: Karl James Mountford
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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Last Stop on the Reindeer Express
Author: Maudie Powell-Tuck Illustrator: Karl James Mountford
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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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