It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This week, we’re celebrating by sharing some of our favorite children’s books that are sure to liven up that holiday spirit everyone is looking for this time of year. So grab a mug of your favorite eggnog or hot chocolate, get a cozy blanket, put on some Christmas music, and sit back, relax, and enjoy these cozy holiday stories with your children that will be sure to put a smile on you and your little ones faces as we all await the most magical day of the year!
How To Catch Santa Claus
This fun-filled adventure takes us to Christmas Eve when Santa is delivering presents all around the world when the How To Catch Kids set traps, determined to catch him. But Santa is prepared for all kinds of mischief; he’s no stranger to ill-behaved children this time of year. With the help of his trusty reindeer and elves, Santa Claus should have no trouble making it the perfect Christmas as usual… right? The picture-perfect book filled with fun rhymes and plot schemes, this book will be sure to give a thrill of excitement and joy during this holiday season!
Top Elf
Santa Claus has decided it’s time to retire, and he’s ready to hand over the big suit to any elf or human that’s ready to be put to the test! So, ready for an exciting challenge, Elves Ollie and Celia step up, thinking they have what it takes. What they don’t realize is how hard it will actually be to eat endless amounts of milk and cookies, constantly be squeezed into itty bitty chimneys, try to win over stubborn reindeer, and win difficult sleigh races. Do Ollie and Celia have what it takes to be Santa this Christmas, or are they doomed to fail? Check out Top Elf this season for an exciting story that will be sure to have your little one on the edge of their seat!
How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas
Does your child love dinosaurs? If so, they will go crazy over this book! Ever wondered how big, tall animals like elephants, giraffes, or even dinosaurs celebrate Christmas? Well, now you can find out! Jane Yolen takes us on a wild ride with this adventurous holiday tale. Dinosaurs are just as bad as kids when it comes to peeking at Christmas presents tucked under the tree, sneaking a bite of holiday sweets, and refusing to go to sleep as they await Santa’s arrival at last. But, they make the perfect holiday companion! This humorous thrill will be sure to give you a good laugh or two during the holiday season as your young ones eagerly await the holiday season.
Little Red Sleigh
All the little red sleigh wants from her life is to become Santa’s big red sleigh, but everyone has always told her she isn’t strong enough, she’s too weak, too little, and she can’t fly or meet Santa. Well, this holiday season, she’s decided she’s overhearing all of that. She’s finally going to go after her dream and become a key part of making Christmas magical! Read along to follow Little Red Sleigh as she completes her Christmas wish this holiday season.
How To Catch An Elf
Similar to How To Catch Santa Claus, Adam Wallace writes a story about a certain mischievous elf that gets out on the loose Christmas Eve and gets into your house, trying to spoil and unravel all of your Christmas plans! You have to be the one to find and catch him and stop the ruin of Christmas. Do you have what it takes to save Christmas? Be put to the test this holiday season with this humorous and adventurous tale, and enjoy the many different rhymes and clever traps that are put into place!
From catching elves, catching Santa Claus in action, and witnessing elves and sleighs being put to the most challenging tests, we hope you enjoy our holiday recommendations that are perfect for you and your young ones to enjoy as you excitedly await the magic of the holidays! Thanks for tuning in, and have a magical holiday season. As always, happy reading!
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