Christmas Star Reads

Here is the Christmas selection of recommended reads. If you like the look of any of the titles featured - click on the image to take you to our Library Catalogue where you can place a reservation.

Books for babies and toddlers

 

Bear’s first Christmas by Robert Kinerk
In the dark of winter a little bear is awakened from his winter sleep by a soft and mysterious sound. Intrigued, the bear wanders through the snowy forest, making new friends along the way. Then the bear finally discovers the source of the sound. There, in the middle of the woods is a house lit up with a warm, magical glow.

 

 

Christmas peekaboo by Dawn Sirett
Play festive peekaboo with your baby and hear them giggle in delight as hidden Christmas surprises are revealed! Read together and lift the giant flaps to reveal Christmas presents and a glittering snowman.

 

 

Room for a little one by Martin Waddell
It is a cold winter's night. Kind Ox is in his stable, close to the side of the inn. One by one, animals visit the stable, looking for warmth and shelter, and Kind Ox welcomes them. This is Martin Waddell's retelling of the nativity story, told from the animals' perspective.

 

The magic of Christmas by Claire Freedman
It's Christmas and the air is full of whispers and giggles. But what is the magic of Christmas that everyone is so excited about, wonders Little Mouse? One by one, the other mice tell him what they love most about this time of the year.

 

 

On this special night by Claire Freedman
As Little Kitten looks up at the sky, he sees one star shining bigger and brighter than the rest. 'That must be a special star', Mother Cat whispers. One by one, different animals stop at their barn to rest on their way towards the star. Little Kitten and Mother Cat soon discover that this is a very special night indeed.

 

 

Books for older children

 

Jingle Bells Poems for Christmas
This anthology contains poems - both classic and new - carols and hymns for Christmas. It captures all the emotion and excitement of the festive season, from anticipation to enjoyment, to the joy of the New Year.

 

 

Issie and the Christmas pony by Stacy Gregg
Issie had always wanted her very own pony, and perhaps this Christmas her wish would come true. In this book, Issie tells the story of how she first met Mystic - and how a little magic helped Issie and her perfect pony to stay together for ever.

 

 

 

The battle for Christmas by Jeremy Strong
When Ellie puts on her new pyjamas, strange things start to happen. She and her little brother, Max, are whisked off to the Christmas Shop where a battle is raging between a troop of toys and the scary Christmas Tree Fairy and her army of angels. Can Ellie and Max save Christmas - or will they be arrested for being mince spies?

 

Chrissie the wish fairy by Daisy Meadows
Every year Chrissie the Wish Fairy visits the human world to hide things that help make Christmas wishes come true. But Jack Frost is desperate to steal them. Can Rachel and Kirsty help Chrissie?

 

 

 

 

Stories of snowmen by Russell Punter
Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, this story is aimed at children aged five and over who are just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability.