10 Great Christmas Books

How Santa Really Works
Ever wondered how Santa knows when your asleep, if you've been good and just how he keeps so soot-free depite climbing down all those chimneys? All is revealed in this tell-all book by Alan Snow (yes really!). Find How Santa Really Works at Amazon.co.uk, Red House and Amazon.com

Laura's Christmas Star
Laura discovers the magic of Christmas just when it seems her Christmas will be ruined. A lovely girly Christmas book.
Find Laura's Christmas Star at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com

Max's Christmas Stocking
Fans of Nick Jr's 'Max and Ruby' will love this christmas adventure featuring the rabbit siblings. Great fun for toddlers. Find Max's Christmas Stocking at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com

The Night Before Christmas
There are lots of versions of this classic Christmas poem available. This one is beautifully illustrated by Christian Birmingham. Relive this gentle tale of children's anticipation of Christmas. Find The Night Before Christmas at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com

Letters from Father Christmas
JRR Tolkein's magic is woven as each year he wrote letters to his children, supposedly from Father Christmas telling them about his year. This new edition includes material not included in the original publication. Find Letters from Father Christmas at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com

A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings
For older children the classic tale 'A Christmas Carol' is a perfect read. The story has been retold so many times you sometimes forget you never read the book.... This edition includes other Christmas writings by Charles Dickens. Find A Christmas Carol at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com

Father Christmas
Raymond Briggs' grumpy, cantankerous Father Christmas is a great antidote to some of the more cutesy Christmas books around. A great funny book for all ages. Find Father Christmas at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Dr Seuss' take on A Christmas Carol is a classic in it's own right with classic Seuss rhymes. The reclusive Grinch tries to spoil Christmas by stealing all the presents, but the spirit of Christmas always wins in the end. Find How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com

Jesus' Christmas Party
The Christmas Story as seen from the point of view of a grumpy innkeeper who can't sleep. The constant stream of shepherds, wise men and heavenly hosts keep waking him up!! An amusing twist on the Nativity. Find Jesus' Christmas Party at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com

The Nutcracker: A Magical Pop-up Adventure
The Nutcracker is the classic ballet to take children to at Christmas. Read the story with this beautifully illustrated book, particularly if you plan to take the children to see it this Christmas! Find The Nutcracker at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com