Christmas Early Years Book Recommendations
The festive season is here, and what better way to kick it off than with some heartwarming books to introduce your children to the spirit of Christmas? This festive season is a perfect opportunity to inspire understanding, compassion, and a love for diverse stories that celebrate the magic of togetherness and giving.
Here's a few of our Book Club recommendations:
'The Twinkly Twinkly Nativity Book' by Sam Taplin
'The ten twinkly lights in this beautifully illustrated book bring the story of the nativity to life for little children. From a shining angel to the sparkling star the wise men follow, the lights create a unique and enchanting retelling of the story of the very first Christmas.'
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'The Night Before Christmas' by Clement C. Moore
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...
Perfect for sharing with little ones, nothing captures the Christmas spirit better than Clement C. Moore's much-loved poem. With Stacey Thomas's lavish illustrations, this new edition of the traditional poem is an essential advent read for Christmas lovers young and old.'
'Merry Whatmas? (Hedgehog & Friends)' by Eoin McLaughlin
'Merry Christmas!' said Fox.
'Merry whatmas?' said Hedgehog.
'Merry whichmas?' said Tortoise.
You see, it was Hedgehog and Tortoise's first Christmas.
So they didn't know what Christmas was.
Fox thinks Christmas is about presents, Badger thinks it's about pudding, Magpie thinks it's about singing . . . Tortoise and Hedgehog begin to feel rather overwhelmed with all the noise and fuss. But in a quiet moment of reflection they learn the most important lesson of all: Christmas is about being with the ones you love.'
'What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas' by Julia Donaldson
'In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to no good again. They have a devious plan - to steal the children's Christmas presents from their stockings! It's a good thing that the clever little ladybird has overheard their awful plotting, and she has a cunning plan to make sure they don't get away with it.'
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'Little Robin Red Vest' by Jan Fearnley
'One frosty evening, a week before Christmas, Little Robin washes and irons seven warm vests for the chilly nights to come. As the days go by, he comes across lots of cold and shivering animals, and kindly offers them his vests to wear. But oh no! on Christmas Eve, Little Robin is cold and all alone with no vests left! That is, until Father Christmas arrives to reward his kindness and generosity with a perfect little red vest . . . which is just how a robin got his red breast!'
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'The Christmas Eve Tree' by Delia Huddy
'A poignant, exquisitely illustrated Christmas story, with words by Delia Huddy and pictures by rising star Emily Sutton. When the ugly little fir tree is taken to the city, no one wants to buy him; they prefer the big tall trees. But a homeless boy asks the shopkeeper if he can take the tree, and down by the river in a cardboard box, decorated with a few candles, the tree finds itself at the centre of a magical Christmas Eve it will never forget. A Christmas tale with a classic feel but a modern theme at its heart.'
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'Little Spruce' by Sital Gorasia Chapman
'Little Spruce is a magical, inclusive picture book about a tiny tree who dreams of being chosen as a Christmas tree. One day a family does just that, but after Christmas Little Spruce is mistakenly taken away with the rubbish. Will Little Spruce be able to escape the woodchipper and get home to his family? And what place is there for a Christmas tree once the tinsel comes down anyway?
Little Spruce centres a blended family and a non-secular Christmas celebration, with a community of diverse characters and subtle themes of sustainability. Think Han’s Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree with a modern setting and a happy ending!'
