Books like Christmas Best
Award winning
The Boy Who Said Baa: A Christmas Story
Judy Dryden, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Festive story enhances holiday spirit and joy.
Encourages empathy through relatable, diverse characters.
Strengthens language skills with rhythmic, playful text.
Supports understanding of different perspectives and resilience.
The Boy Who Said Baa: A Christmas Story
Judy Dryden, 2023
How Will Santa Find Us
Shane O'Brien, Stephen Rogers, Lauren O'Neill, et al, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating story to inspire hope and resilience.
Encourages empathy and understanding through vivid narratives.
Strengthens problem-solving skills with engaging challenges.
Ideal for family bonding over shared holiday reading.
How Will Santa Find Us
Shane O'Brien, Stephen Rogers, Lauren O'Neill, et al, 2019
Award winning
The Christmas Tree
Inez Fleming, 2021
26 pages
Why to read
Captures the magic and spirit of Christmas beautifully.
Encourages empathy through vivid character emotions.
Stimulates imagination with engaging, festive illustrations.
Ideal for shared reading during holiday season.
The Christmas Tree
Inez Fleming, 2021
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
113 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with thrilling adventures.
Enhances empathy through relatable sibling dynamics.
Fosters creativity and problem-solving skills.
Encourages shared reading with captivating storytelling.
The Adventures of William and Thomas (I Told You So! Book 1)
Mark Gunning, Stephanie Sims, 2023
Award winning
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
64 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with captivating starry tales.
Characters teach valuable emotional and social lessons.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through storytelling.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Jarvis, 2024
Award winning
Santa Quits Christmas: Santa Teaches Children About the True Meaning of Christmas
Christopher Steven Shunn, Debra Nalene Shunn, 2023
77 pages
Why to read
Explores real values beyond commercial aspects of Christmas.
Engages children in understanding kindness and selflessness.
Santa's journey offers lessons in appreciation and gratitude.
Interactive storytelling encourages family reading time.
Santa Quits Christmas: Santa Teaches Children About the True Meaning of Christmas
Christopher Steven Shunn, Debra Nalene Shunn, 2023
Christmas Stories for Kids 6-10: 12 Inspiring & Captivating Stories of Holiday Magic + 175 Christmas Jokes Included
Sophia Winslow, 2025
88 pages
Why to read
Captivating holiday tales spark imagination and magic.
Includes 175 humorous jokes enhancing reading engagement.
Encourages emotional and social development through stories.
Ideal for improving literacy in young readers.
