Kids’ Christmas Books About Giving & The True Spirit Of The Season
Christmas will be sneaking up on us real soon folks. Time to start thinking about all things holiday. For us that includes classic holiday movies and books. We’ve compiled a top ten list of the best kids Christmas books about giving to help you teach your little ones about the true spirit of the season.
Our little bug is just getting the hang of what Christmas is all about this year and he learns so much from storytime. I can’t wait to dive into these books with him! It’s such a great way to help your children learn about the things that matter most not only at Christmas, but all year round. In other words, how giving, not receiving is the best part of all.
Don’t get me wrong. It is a blast to see the little ones get so pumped up about Santa, the elves, magical flying reindeer, and all the wonderful goodies they will receive IF they’ve been good all year! (Or at least did their very best right?)
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It’s so very exciting but we all know the holidays can become pretty chaotic. So before the madness gets into full swing, why not add some of these kids’ Christmas books about giving to your child’s library?
Take a few moments out of all the hullabaloo, grab a mug of hot cocoa and have storytime.
Teach your kids from a young age that Christmas is more about giving than receiving. It is about generosity, kindness, and peace. Show them how important it is to keep the spirit alive in their heart all year long.
Christmas really isn’t about how much money someone spends on your gift, or even if they give you one at all. It is about being giving, kind, and opening your heart. But most of all, Christmas is about love.
We’ve included some books that carry religious messages and some without, something for everyone. We sincerely hope you will enjoy some of our Christmas picks, perhaps some of them can become family Christmas traditions in your home.
Kids Christmas Books About Giving: 10 Great Picks
The Berenstain Bears and The Joy of Giving by Mike Berenstain. Who doesn’t love a good Berenstain Bear Book? In this story, the bear cubs are super excited about all the presents they will be getting for Christmas, but during the Christmas pageant, something happens that teaches them a valuable lesson about giving to others.
Mouse’s Christmas Gift by Mindy Baker. A heartwarming tale of a tiny church mouse who finds a way to bring his town together to discover the true meaning of the season. A wonderful kids’ Christmas book to read aloud with your little ones.
Bear Stays Up For Christmas by Karma Wilson. Wonderfully illustrated by Jane Chapman, Wilson’s story of a bear’s quest to stay up for Christmas and how his friends help him celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. We just love Karma Wilson books around here!
Christmas in the Manger by Nola Buck. An excellent choice for young children, Buck tells a sweet simple story introducing toddlers to baby Jesus and the nativity scene. This one is a board book, which we love around here because of its durability!
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The Berenstain Bears and the Christmas Angel by Mike Berenstain. The cubs want to build a snowman but then they get a better idea…a snow ANGEL! Later, Mama and Papa Bear teach them a lesson about angels and the work they do for God.
The Legend of St. Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving by Dandi Daley Mackall. Introduces the concept of the original St. Nicholas by using a modern-day story of a boy named Nicholas who wants to help the poor and needy all over the world. Great for younger kids and older kids too, who are starting to “get” Santa Claus but still want to keep the spirit of Christmas alive.
Secret Santas and the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving by Courtney Petruzzelli. This one is really unique and might start a great Christmas tradition in your family. Your child gets to become a part of the secret Santa team and spread kindness and cheer throughout the Christmas season and beyond. Each book comes with a certificate signed by Santa himself, to welcome your child to the team and commend him on his or her kindness!
The Broken Ornament by Tony Di Terlizzi. A dusty old ornament that Jack breaks has his Mom so upset! Turns out it was an heirloom and more precious than anything. In all the chaos, Jack helps to make things right with the help of a Christmas fairy. In a world of “me, me me”, this book can help show children the true meaning of the Christmas spirit.
Mr. Willoby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry. Mr. Willoby’s Christmas tree is too big for his parlor so he has his butler lop off the top! But instead of trashing it, he decides to share his tree with other fur families in the forest. A sweet, heart-warming tale about sharing, giving, and recycling.
The Wonderful Once: A Christmas Story by John Buchta. A little boy goes on a fantastic Christmas adventure. It’s a story of a kind gesture that results in a magical journey, full of stardust and snowflakes. An all-around feel-good story with a surprise ending and a powerful message. This enchanting tale captures the spirit of Christmas and the magic of a single good deed that changed the world forever. This is a new book in 2023 and it is so beautifully illustrated! I’m adding reading this one to our Christmas family traditions for sure.
I hope you have found some good suggestions for kids’ Christmas books about giving and the holiday spirit! What are some of your favourite holiday books for little ones? We love hearing from our readers out there so let us know in the comments!
From our home to yours, we wish you a wonderful and magical holiday season filled with the true spirit of Christmas. Happy reading! Peace, Kelly
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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