Children’s Christmas books to read as a family

"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."

This classic Christmas verse is well known to every parent and child preparing for Christmas, and this beautifully illustrated new edition is the perfect Christmas gift for young and old.

With a laugh-out-loud text full of witty rhymes and silly scenarios from Ian Whybrow and illustrations by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, that are bursting with funny details, The Christmas Bear is a children's Christmas book with a difference – and there's a flap to lift on every page, so children can join in the fun!

This large format Santa's Christmas Countdown children's board book tells a fun rhyming tale of Santa, who is getting ready to deliver presents around the world. Toddlers will love the large touch and feel, especially his curly beard and velvet hat.

It's Christmas Eve, and the Jolly Postman is delivering greetings to everyone's favourite fairy-tale characters.

He has a card for Baby Bear, a game for Red Riding Hood, a get-well jigsaw for poor Humpty Dumpty and lots more packages to deliver!

Help Peter Rabbit count down to Christmas with a story and activity for each day of Advent

! Featuring 24 brand new stories and an activity to enjoy every day of Advent, including a story for Christmas Eve, this beautiful book makes the perfect Christmas gift and will become a festive tradition for Peter Rabbit fans,

young and old.

Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this interactive retelling of the classic ballet story. Watch the Nutcracker battle the Mouse King, meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and journey to the Land of Sweets, where wonder and excitement await...

Including music from: 'The Dance of the Reed Flutes', 'The Waltz of Flowers' and 'The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy'.

A brilliant one for younger children, part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Elves is perfect for sharing together.

Count from ten to one and back again as the Little Elves disappear and then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page and join in with all the great sound words!

This timeless Christmas classic has been updated for Peppa Pig in a brand new, fully rhyming story! It's the most magical night of the year... Christmas Eve! Maybe Peppa and George will meet a special visitor.

Winston the Mouse is on a very important mission. On Christmas Eve, he finds a letter that has gotten lost on its way to Father Christmas – so, with no time to lose, he sets out to deliver it himself in time for Christmas Day!

He has a lot of very exciting adventures on his very important mission and makes some wonderful friends along the way.

The timeless children's Christmas book from the iconic Dr. Seuss! Read this favourite story of joy, love and acceptance anytime, anywhere. With hilarious rhymes and beautiful illustrations, this classic seasonal story has become a favourite for good reason and teaches readers the true meaning of Christmas.

Toddlers will love lifting the flaps to open the presents and find out what Santa has sent – and finding the perfect present at the end.

This special 15th-anniversary edition has an updated cover with extra gold foil, making it the ideal Christmas gift for fans of Dear Zoo.

A beautiful personalised children's book featuring Mistletoe, the magical Christmas Eve mouse and your child(ren) on a quest to save Christmas Eve! This lovely book can feature up to 4 children, all of whom are magically transformed into mice for the story and embark on an adventure. The child(ren)'s name(s) and place where they live also feature in this exciting book, as well as a chance to put the name(s) of the giver(s) of the book at the start.

Your little one is the star in this story as you can add their name and choose their adventurer as well as four wishes to give them, including Strength, Adventure, and Patience. You can add your own free dedication to the first page to make this Personalised Christmas Wishes For You book a truly special keepsake.

In this book by bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher, an elf is here to test your little one in this participatory read-aloud. But will your child let the elf trick them into being naughty?

While we know reading isn't at the top of young babies' agendas, this adorable book will be sure to be a big hit. Every page is soft and tactile and there are peekaboo flaps, a mirror and squeaky press buttons for little hands to enjoy. Hang from their playmat, pushchair or car seat.

Four little bunnies set off on an exciting lift-the-flap adventure. However, there are lots of Christmassy obstacles along the way that your youngster will love, including reindeer, polar bears and penguins.