Frequently asked questions
What are the best Christmas books for toddlers?
The best Christmas books for toddlers are short, sturdy board books with simple words and bright pictures. Touch-and-feel, lift-the-flap and rhyming books keep little hands busy while you read the nativity story together. For ages 1 to 3, look for books that focus on a few key moments: Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the angels and the shepherds.
Which Christmas books tell the real Christmas story?
Christian Christmas books retell the birth of Jesus as it’s told in the Bible, in Luke 2 and Matthew 1 and 2. Bible storybooks and nativity picture books cover the angel’s visit to Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, the shepherds and the wise men, and explain that Jesus came as God’s gift to the world.
How do I choose a Christmas book for my child’s age?
Match the book to how your child reads. Ages 1 to 3 suit board books and touch-and-feel books. Ages 4 to 7 enjoy picture books and simple Bible stories they can start reading themselves. Ages 8 to 12 are ready for longer stories, Advent readings and activity devotionals. Teens can use Advent devotionals written for their age.
Are there Advent books for kids?
Yes. Advent books for kids give a short reading, Bible verse or activity for each day of December leading up to Christmas. They’re a simple way to build a family tradition, and many include questions, prayers or crafts so children of different ages can join in together.
How can I explain the meaning of Christmas to kids?
Start with the story itself. Read the nativity from a children’s Bible or picture book, then talk about why Jesus came: God loved the world so much that he gave his Son (John 3:16). Linking the gifts under the tree to God’s greatest gift, and setting up a nativity scene together, helps the story stick.
What is a good Christmas book gift for kids?
A Christmas picture book or Bible storybook makes a lasting gift that families bring out year after year. Write a short note inside the cover to make it a keepsake. For a bigger gift, pair a book with an activity book, a children’s Bible or a nativity set so kids can read, play and retell the story.
