The Best Christmas Books for Babies

mum and baby at Christmas tree

The Christmas season is the perfect time to create memories with your little ones, and what better way to do that than with a collection of heartwarming Christmas books for your baby? It's never too early to start reading to your little one, and there are plenty of benefits to reading a book together even while you're still pregnant! Here are the best Christmas books out there for babies that will get your family in the Christmas spirit and become firm favourites for years to come.

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A Big Box of Little Christmas Books: If you’re looking to get all of the Christmas books in one place, this book set is a treasure trove of Christmas joy. Featuring a collection of little books, each with its own festive story, it's the perfect gift for curious little minds.

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The Best Christmas Books for Babies

elf chase book

We're Going on an Elf Chase by Martha Mumford

Price: £5.39

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Our Review

Join in the festive fun as a group of elves embarks on a merry adventure. With rhymes and festive illustrations, this interactive book is perfect for engaging your baby's senses. Each page brings a new surprise, making it an ideal choice for those magical moments before bedtime.

What we like

  • Intricate illustrations
  • Longer book

Useful product information

  • Age: Baby - 5 years
  • Length: 24 pages
  • Book Size: 25.5 x 0.6 x 25.5 cm
the grumpy reindeer

The Grumpy Reindeer by Samuel Langley-Swain

Price: £4.99

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Our Review

Meet Grumpy, the most irritable reindeer in Santa's sleigh. Follow along as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas, teaching little ones about kindness and the joy of the Christmas season. With its moral-based story and illustrations, this book is a festive favourite that will leave a lasting impression on your little one.

What we like

  • Key Christmas characters
  • Easy language to read along

Useful product information

  • Age: 3 - 5 years
  • Length: 18 pages
  • Book Size: 16 x 1.3 x 16.1 cm
night before Christmas

The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore

Price: £7.99

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Our Review

No Christmas collection is complete without the classic tale of "The Night Before Christmas." This timeless poem book captures the anticipation and magic of Christmas Eve, making it a perfect bedtime story for your little one as you took them into bed. This book has been enchanting generations and continues to be a Christmas must-read.

What we like

  • Christmas classic
  • Perfect for a yearly tradition

Useful product information

  • Age: 1-4 years
  • Length: 32 pages
  • Book Size: 23.5 x 0.4 x 26.4 cm
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baby first Christmas book

Baby's First Christmas by Fiona Watt

Price: £4.99

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Our Review

Celebrate your baby's first Christmas with this touch-and-feel book designed to engage young minds. The colourful illustrations and tactile elements provide a sensory experience, making it an ideal choice for babies still exploring the world around them.

What we like

  • Introduces key Christmas items
  • The perfect first Christmas book

Useful product information

  • Age: Baby - 3 years
  • Length: 14 pages
  • Book Size: 16.7 x 1.2 x 16.9 cm
not my robin book

That's Not My Robin by Fiona Watt

Price: £6.50

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Our Review

Fiona Watt's beloved "That's Not My..." series adds a festive twist with this Christmas-themed edition. With the tactile elements on each page that the series is known for, this book is perfect for sensory exploration. Your baby will love discovering different textures as they flip through the pages, and the delightful illustrations make this book a charming addition to your Christmas reading lineup.

What we like

  • Part of the much-loved series
  • Touch elements
  • Memorable structure

Useful product information

  • Age: Baby- 3 years
  • Length: 10 pages
  • Book Size: 16.5 x 2 x 16.5 cm
christmas books

A Big Box of Little Christmas Books

Price: £9.19

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Our Review

If you’re looking to get all of the Christmas books in one place, this book set is a treasure trove of Christmas joy. Featuring a collection of little books, each with its own festive story, it's the perfect gift for curious little minds.

What we like

  • All of your favourite Christmas books in one place
  • Pick a new book each day leading up to Christmas

Useful product information

  • Age: Baby - 5 years
  • Length: 90 pages in total
  • Book Size: 19.4 x 3.8 x 19.4 cm
snowman book

That's Not My Snowman by Fiona Watt

Price: £4.99

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Our Review

Another delightful addition to the "That's Not My..." Christmas series, this book brings the joy of the season to your little one's fingertips."That's Not My Snowman" is a perfect choice for introducing your baby to the magic of Christmas textures.

What we like

  • Part of the much-loved series
  • Touch elements
  • Memorable structure

Useful product information

  • Age: baby- 3 years
  • Length: 10 pages
  • Book Size: 16.5 x 2 x 16.5 cm
dear Santa

Dear Santa: A Lift-the-Flap Christmas Book by Rod Campbell

Price: £4.00

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Our Review

Join in the festive anticipation as your baby discovers what Santa has in store for Christmas. With lift-the-flap surprises on every page, this interactive book encourages exploration and engagement. Rod Campbell's timeless storytelling makes "Dear Santa" a festive favourite that will have your little one eagerly awaiting the magic of Christmas morning.

What we like

  • Teach your little one about Santa
  • Pop up elements on each page

Useful product information

  • Age: 1 to 3 years
  • Length: 14 pages
  • Book Size: 17.7 x 1.7 x 17.7 cm