Continuing on from our 25 favourite Christmas stories here are 10 more classics to add to your collection….
Dear Father Christmas by Alan Durant £6.43
This fab book is full of letters between a young called called Holly and a man she believes looks like Santa. As Holly learns about Lapland, reindeer’s and elves in this beautiful pen-pal style story book
How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss £4
For over 40 years this zany tale of the ‘Grinch’ who attempts to steal Christmas from the citizens of Who-Ville (and also the basis of the Grinch movie starring Jim Carrey from 2000 – can you believe its was that long ago?)
Madeline’s Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans £6.39
A Christmas classic. I found a beautiful copy of this for Miss M in our local charity shop. Read my review here.
Eloise at Christmastime by Kay Thompson £7.99
A little girl called Eloise lives in the Plaza hotel in New York – and this is how Christmas is done Eloise style. I am a big fan of these classic books – and although a little too long for Miss M they are a joy to flick through as Hilary Knight’s illustrations are beautiful. Read my review from last Christmas here.
The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson £9.09
Actress (screenwriter and director) Emma Thompson has written a few Peter Rabbit books – and as you would expect from this Oscar winning screenwriter they are beautifully told tales that remain true to the original style of Beatrix Potter. A wonderful modern update.
Bear Stays Up For Christmas by Karma Wilson £4.49
Bears friends are determined that he stays awake to see Christmas – but when they fall asleep Bear has a few surprises in store for them. I’ve only recently discovered this classic and it’s a great addition to our Christmas bookshelf – I wonder if it was the inspiration behind the Bear and The Hare (the John Lewis advert and book from last year?)
The Snowman and The Snowdog by Raymond Briggs £4
This finger puppet book is just perfect for smaller children as it brings the snow dog to life for them. I loved this new story and animation follow up to the Snowman (see below) – I know lots of people that said it couldn’t compare to the original but as a story in its own right and for a new generation it is , in my opinion as beautiful as the first.
The Snowman y Raymond Briggs £4
It wouldn’t be a complete classic festive book round-up if I didn’t mention the Snowman. A firm family favourite for over 35 years. The wordless (of course!), picture book features the same pastel-like illustrations as the film. The story of a boy and his snowman that comes to life… surely it isn’t Christmas without the Snowman?
The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allen Ahlberg £9.09
Initially this may seem expensive for a children’s book – but when you look inside and see that every page is filled with letters or cards that you can open for each recipient you realise what a treat this is. Written by two of my favourite children’s authors this is the festive companion to The Jolly Postman.
The Nutcracker by Alison Jay £4
The well known ballet story is re-told for young readers as Clara is given a nutcracker toy and begins a magical journey to the Land of Sweets, a meeting with the sugar plum fairy and the evil Mouse King too. A beautiful book that will be treasured forever.
To see 5 more Christmas Tales read HERE
We have a few of these and the new Peter Rabbit one is wrapped up for Christmas day but it does look beautiful! I like the look of Bear Stays Up For Christmas and Dear Father Christmas. I love getting our Christmas books out again, some great ideas for new ones xx
Ahh the Peter Rabbit one is lovely! So, glad you found some ideas for some new books. The Bear stays up is very sweet…. thanks for stopping by x
Love The Snowman – a book I remember having read to me as a child when I was very young and now I have the same book to read to my children!
Love the Snowman the illustrations are so beautiful x
Great choices – my son loves reading and would like the Father Christmas one 🙂