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As we count down to Christmas, let’s get the little ones in the mood for lots of fun and festive family time. Warm nights become cozier with a good bedtime story. Stories about sweet treats, wrapping presents, and Santa’s magical world are just what the holiday season brings. Here are five colorful Christmas board books for gifting, storytime, or any moment of the season.
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Nikki Shannon Smith | Letícia Moreno | Crown BYR | October 3, 2023
It’s 10 days ’til Christmas! A little girl and her family prepare by putting up the tree, wrapping presents, baking delicious treats, and much more.
2. Brown Sugar Baby Christmas Joy
Kevin Lewis | Jestenia Southerland | Cottage Door Press | August 1, 2023
It is Brown Sugar Baby’s first Christmas! When the three Aunties swirl in, full of love and sweetness, Baby is the center of family joy and new traditions.
3. One Good Night ’til Christmas
Frank J. Berrios | Eduardo Marticorena | LB Kids | October 11, 2022
The day is almost here! It’s only “one more goodnight” until Christmas. As children go to sleep, they can’t wait for all the fun that comes with celebrating their favorite holiday with their loved ones. They know the next day will be filled with the best Christmas songs, decorations, and cookies!
Lala Watkins | Cartwheel Books | September 6, 2022
Discover the magical world of Little Santa’s Workshop! Step inside the toy workshop, feed candy canes to the reindeer, and taste a sugary sweet in the kitchen.
Jabari Asim | Tara Nicole Whitaker | HarperFestival | September 17, 2019
Baby loves candy canes wrapped in bows.
Baby loves jingle bells.
Baby loves snow. . . .
Celebrate all the lovely things that Baby discovers about Christmas.
