If your little ones love story time, the festive season provides a great opportunity to add even more magic with the addition of the best Christmas books for babies. I love nothing more than sitting with Azaiah, reading to him and seeing his face light up as I turn each page. With Christmas fast approaching, stories and amazing visuals in books are great for getting your little bubs to enjoy the whole season. Take a look at my pick of some of the best Christmas books for babies.
Dear Santa by Rod Campbell
A great read for engaging little ones, this bestseller features flaps that reveal different presents.
On the First Day of Christmas by Roald Dahl
A fun twist on a classic, count down the twelve days of Christmas with this book.
Can You Find Santa?
This book features soft flaps for babies to open that will have them on the look out for Santa.
Santa’s Christmas Countdown
Santa is preparing for Christmas Eve, but he loses his list. This touch-and-feel book features a fluffy beard and velvet hat that will have little ones fully immersed in this rhyming story.
We’re Going on a Sleigh Ride by Martha Mumford
Featuring captivating illustrations, this book includes ten presents that need to be found as four bunnies go on a festive adventure.
That’s not my snowman by Fiona Watt
A book that’s great for developing baby’s sensory awareness, this includes a variety of different textures to be discovered on each page.
Find Spot at Christmas by Eric Hill
Little fans of this collection will love this festive spin as Spot and his family decorate the tree for Christmas. As Spot looks for the missing star to complete the tree, he also goes missing. Little bubs will have to look for Spot as they embark on this read.
Squirrel’s Snowman by Julia Donaldson
It’s snowing in Acorn Wood and Squirrel wants to build a snowman with her friends. However, they need to find all the things they need. The flaps will lead little ones through this joyful story.
Baby’s Very First Noisy Book Christmas by Stella Baggott
This book includes vibrant imagery that’s accompanied by Christmas sounds to create a fun and interactive experience. Expect birds tweeting as well as Santa in his sleigh.
Peter Rabbit Tales: A Christmas Wish by Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit and his sisters are so excited for the big day that they struggle to fall asleep on Christmas Eve. But they know if they don’t go to sleep, Father Christmas may not visit. Little bubs will have to read this tale to find out if they fall asleep in time.
There’s a Little Snowman in Your Book by Tom Fletcher
This book is perfect for encouraging your baby to explore thanks to the interactive pages which can be tapped and jiggled to build a snowman.
