When the leaves start to fall and the air turns brisk, your thoughts may turn to Christmas. Before you know it, the snow will fly, the Christmas lights will need to be put up and the big day will be here! It’s always fun to get a few new Christmas books ahead of time to add to your holiday collection. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite Christmas books for kindergarten and preschool-age kids for you to peruse.
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Hopefully one of these reads can become a holiday favorite for you and your little ones!
Some are silly and just for fun, while others include heartwarming little lessons about friendship, kindness, helping others, believing in yourself, and the true spirit of Christmas.
We’ve tried to include a good variety of some of the best Christmas picture books that are kid-approved, along with a few unique titles that I haven’t seen in a lot of lists out there.
These wonderful Christmas books can be read with kindergarten and pre k children, some can even be enjoyed with even kids who are a little bit older (7-9). It depends on the child, their interests, and their development.
You know your child best so keep that in mind when deciding which books to read with them!
I like to hit our local thrift shop or used book store to see what they have to offer and sometimes I order online for convenience. You can also borrow books from your local library if you’d rather. It’s a terrific way to save money while still surrounding your kids with the wonder of books!
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12 Favorite Read-Aloud Christmas Books For Kindergarten
Oh, What A Christmas! by Michael Garland
Ho, ho, oh no! It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa Claus is stranded! The reins of his sleigh have snapped in mid-flight, and his famous reindeer have flown off without him.
Santa safely lands in a barn but can a bunch of farm animals help him deliver Christmas? This story is a wild sleigh ride and a silly twist on Santa’s big night!
Merry Christmas, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
We really love the book I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt. If you do too, you might want to check out this Christmas story!
Stinky Face loves Christmastime . . . but he still has plenty of questions for his Mama as always. What if a big, wintry wind blows his Christmas tree away? What if one of the reindeer gets his antlers stuck? Mama always knows how to reassure him.
Cami and Wyatt Share The Christmas Spirit by Stacy Bauer
Cami and Wyatt are so excited for Christmas and are making their wish lists, but they notice that the new kids don’t seem into Christmas. They are curious as to why the new koala kids seem shy and not very friendly at recess.
This is a lovely book with adorable characters and an important message about the true spirit of Christmas.
It relates a valuable message about how some kids have trouble with the holidays because their family does not have enough money for gifts: that Christmas is not about receiving gifts, toys, or how much stuff you get. It’s about sharing time with friends and family, helping out those in need, and showing love to others.
A sweet Christmas book for kindergarteners or even up to age 7 or 8.
Mr. Claws Decks The Halls by Lindsey Coker Luckey
Mr. Claws loves the Christmas holidays, and he prides himself on being so very busy He loves to add to the Christmas treasure trove he has hidden away behind his hole in the wall of the Perry family’s house.
This year, however, he got completely carried away! Mr. Claws took everything the Perrys had gotten for Christmas, now the kids are crying and he feels terrible! Can he make it right?
This charming little story has wonderfully colored illustrations and teaches a moral that Christmas is about family and giving, not how much “stuff” you have.
Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas by James Dean
Pete and his friends are rockin’ and groovin’ as usual while counting down the days to Christmas! Instead of five golden rings, Pete prefers five onion rings!
Pete adds his cool-cat flare on a classic Christmas carol, bringing a fun and funky spirit to the holiday season. If your preschool or kindergarten kiddo is a fan of Pet the Cat books, this Christmas themed one is sure to please.
The Magic Of Friendship Snow by Andi Cann
With beautiful watercolor artwork and a heartwarming message of friendship, this is a delightful choice to add to your collection of Christmas books for kindergarten.
Jojo is a lonely little girl who decides to go out and find friends. She soon realizes it isn’t always easy making new friends. Then one day she meets a magical snowman who has many things to teach little Jojo about friendship.
A sweet and positive book that you can read around Christmastime or any time of year!
The Star In The Christmas Play by Lynne Marie
All of the savanna animals are excited to audition for the school Christmas Play, except Raffi the giraffe. He’s too tall to play baby Jesus, or Joseph, or even a manger animal. He feels he doesn’t fit in and is pretty discouraged! With some help, he realizes that he’s just the right size to play a very important part.
This charming Christmas story is the perfect choice for kids who are learning to be comfortable in their own skin.
It’s Not Easy Being Santa by Pragya Tomar
A cookie-craving little bug wishes to be Santa, but being Santa is more work than just having milk and cookies.
When Bug comes across a lost box of letters to Santa, he finds out what all his friends are hoping Santa will bring them. Including his neighbor Nikki, who just wants one thing…a friend. He makes a wish and poof! Magically, he IS Santa! He realizes it really isn’t easy and on Christmas morning, Bug has one more gift to give– his friendship.
A cute story of sharing, giving, friendship, and empathy.
Clifford’s Glow in The Dark Christmas by Mark Marderosian
Clifford the big red dog celebrates a sparkly, bright Christmas Eve. Clifford and his friends build snowmen, make snow angels, and sing carols under bright stars and the full moon. Here’s a festive, rhyming picture book with glow-in-the-dark illustrations for a little added fun.
A very simple story but if your little ones love Clifford give this one a look. The glow in the dark aspect makes it pretty unique too!
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One of our favorite ways to check out a book we might be interested in buying is to watch a read-aloud video on YouTube. It’s a great way to see if you and your child enjoy the book before purchasing it! We like the KidTimeStoryTime channel among others.
A Silly Milly Christmas by Sheri Wall
Another entertaining Silly Milly book with awesome illustrations and filled with rhythm, rhyme, and repetition (all great for learning to read!) This great dane…is she naughty or nice? She certainly spreads Christmas cheer in her own fun and silly big dog way!
Dog kisses and singing Christmas carols are just a couple of her specialties. A super fun Christmas book for pre-K and kindergarten read-aloud and circle time.
The Little Red Sleigh by Erin Guendelsberger
The Little Red Sleigh’s big dream is to one day become Santa’s big red sleigh! But she’s always been told she’s too small, too young, and she can’t fly. She’s even been told that she can’t meet Santa!
But now, she has found some friends who can help her try and she is determined that she will do the impossible. A heartwarming winter story about Christmas magic, believing in and achieving your dreams.
Mistletoe: A Christmas Story
Mistletoe the mouse loves walking out in the snow and wishes that her friend Norwell the elephant would join her, but he doesn’t like the cold. So Mistletoe decides to surprise him with a gift for Christmas that will keep him warm. A humorous and cute little tale about thoughtfulness, giving, and friendship!
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I hope you enjoyed our selection of read-aloud Christmas books for kindergarten. If you have any favourites of your own to share, we’d love to hear from you in the comments.
From our family to yours, we wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season. “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
Until next time, K.
Kelly Blakely is the founder and creative force behind Just Our View From Here. As a first-time mom over 40, she brings a fresh perspective to parenting and family life on her blog. Kelly also explores a wide range of lifestyle topics in her writing, including fashion, beauty, self-care, and well-being.
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