20 Must Read Christmas Books for Children (27 books)

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This Top 20 Christmas Book List has them all. Classic stories that celebrate the essence of Christmas. Heartwarming stories that spread the message of love and togetherness. Offbeat stories with a quirky sense of humor that will leave you in splits. Even murder mysteries that revolve around this festival of peace. Read on!

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1	How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss 4.39 avg rating — 451,256 ratings score: 594, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Dad Jokes Christmas Gift Book by Ralph Lane (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 499, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 4.09 avg rating — 950,470 ratings score: 488, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz 4.04 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 381, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Loose Lips Sink Ships by Hilary Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 4.89 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tim Burton 4.52 avg rating — 6,953 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Rupert's Snowman by Phillipa Warden (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 127 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Happy Christmas by Eric Carle 3.66 avg rating — 246 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Merry Christmas, Mouse!: Great for Holiday and Christmas Reading or Gifting by Laura Numeroff 3.94 avg rating — 2,393 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Soulful Holidays: An inclusive rhyming story celebrating the joys of Christmas and Kwanzaa by Ciara L. Hill 4.76 avg rating — 62 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Auntie Claus by Elise Primavera (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 3,019 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Elmo Saves Christmas by Ellen Appleby (Illustrator) 2.90 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (The Herdmans, #1) by Barbara Robinson 4.26 avg rating — 70,788 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Sherlock's Night Before Christmas by Julie Petersen 3.77 avg rating — 70 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Gaspard's Christmas (Gaspard the Fox Book 4) by Zeb Soanes 4.62 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Cocoa Mistletoe: A Christmas Story Celebrating the Gift of Giving by Ciara L. Hill it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	How Murray Saved Christmas by Mike Reiss 4.31 avg rating — 300 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Miriam and Naomi: A Christmas Story by Peggy Dudarchik (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Santa's Christmas Gift by Samantha Geernaert (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Elephant's Christmas Wish by Ania Danylo 4.96 avg rating — 54 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Christmas Crash: A Magical Holiday Adventure for Kids Ages 2–6 \| Santa’s Sleigh Rescue Story (Mama’s Magical Tales Book 2) by Clare Neill-Brown 4.65 avg rating — 60 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	A day in the life of Russell Sprout by I.M. Mayes (Goodreads Author) 4.83 avg rating — 191 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	La Véritable histoire de Noël by Marko Leino 4.25 avg rating — 2,008 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Cocoa Mistletoe: A Christmas Story Celebrating the Gift of Giving by Ciara L. Hill 4.94 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Dear Santa by Rod Campbell 4.07 avg rating — 481 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Soulful Holidays: An Inclusive Rhyming Story Celebrating the Joys of Christmas and Kwanzaa by Ciara L. Hill 4.76 avg rating — 62 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	B.C. A Special Christmas by Johnny Hart really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars