Christmas stories for kids turn an ordinary December night into something special. Here you'll find classics like Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and Dickens' A Christmas Carol, plus picture books about Santa Claus, elves and reindeer.
You'll meet Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm and L. Frank Baum's Santa Claus, along with Christmas legends from around the world.
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Classic Christmas Stories
These classic Christmas stories have been read aloud to children since the Victorian era. From Andersen's The Fir-Tree to Hoffmann's The Nutcracker, each one carries a small lesson about kindness and giving.
The original 1816 fairy tale behind the Nutcracker ballet: on Christmas Eve, Marie's wooden nutcracker comes to life and leads her toys into battle against the seven-headed Mouse King. A clean, illustrated edition of the classic 1853 translation, ideal for reading aloud over several December nights.
A 1913 anthology of 35 Christmas tales chosen for children, from Andersen's The Fir-Tree and Why the Chimes Rang to Toinette and the Elves and Little Wolff's Wooden Shoes. One volume with a story for every night of Advent.
Andersen's tale of a little fir tree so busy wishing to grow up that it never enjoys the forest, the Christmas Eve party or the attic that follow. A short, moving story about learning to treasure the present moment.
On the last cold night of the year, a poor girl lights her matches one by one and sees a warm stove, a Christmas tree and her loving grandmother. Andersen's most famous winter tale, a gentle starting point for talking with children about compassion.
A snowman who has just come to life learns about the world from an old yard dog, and longs for the warm stove he sees through the window. A funny and tender winter fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Three short tales by the Brothers Grimm, starting with the poor shoemaker whose shoes are finished overnight by two tiny elves, and the Christmas gift he makes for them in return. A classic about kindness and gratitude.
A young couple with almost no money each sell their most prized possession to buy the other a Christmas present. O. Henry's famous story about love and generosity, with one of the best twist endings in literature.
Carol Bird was born on Christmas Day, and every year she plans a Christmas party for the nine Ruggles children next door. Kate Douglas Wiggin's 1887 classic about kindness and giving, with the original illustrations.
A little girl wishes it could be Christmas every day, and a fairy grants her wish for a whole year, with very funny results. The 1892 illustrated edition of Howells' famous story, plus five more tales for young readers.
Effie is tired of Christmas until a dream shows her how other children spend it, and she decides to share her own. The opening story of Lulu's Library, a collection of tales Louisa May Alcott told her niece at bedtime.
A poor farm family fears Santa Claus will not come this year, until their older cousin decides to give up her own dream to save Christmas for the twins. A warm short story by the author of Anne of Green Gables.
A poor, sick tailor must finish the Mayor's wedding coat by Christmas morning, and the mice he once saved come to help him. Beatrix Potter's own favorite among her books, set on a snowy Christmas Eve.
On Christmas Eve in a Ukrainian village, a witch steals the moon, the devil causes mischief and a blacksmith rides to the Tsar's palace to win the girl he loves. Gogol's comic folk tale full of carols, snow and village life.
Dylan Thomas remembers the Christmases of his childhood in a Welsh seaside town: snow, uncles, presents and a fire in the Prothero house. A poetic memoir that many families read aloud every December.
A hungry young man tries to rob a house on Christmas Eve in Chicago and finds his own mother inside. An early story Willa Cather published under a pen name, about homecoming and forgiveness.
On her way home for Christmas, Mrs. Brown makes an embarrassing mistake in a Paris hotel that follows her all the way to Thompson Hall. A comic Victorian holiday story by Anthony Trollope.
Washington Irving's portrait of an old English Christmas at Bracebridge Hall, with stagecoaches, carols, games and a great Christmas dinner. The book that helped shape how Christmas is celebrated today.
Santa Claus, his elves and his reindeer are the stars of these Christmas stories for kids. Start with L. Frank Baum's The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, the book that imagined where Santa came from.
Where did Santa Claus come from? The author of The Wizard of Oz tells the full story, from the baby found in an enchanted forest to the first toys, the reindeer and the chimney. A 1902 classic for reading aloud a chapter a night.
The famous poem about St. Nicholas, his sleigh and his eight tiny reindeer, in a colorful picture book edition with large print for early readers. Perfect for reading on Christmas Eve.
The Daemons of the caves kidnap Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, and his helpers must deliver the toys on their own. A short and lively Santa adventure by L. Frank Baum.
The real letter Mark Twain wrote as Santa Claus to his three-year-old daughter Susy, full of jokes about the chimney, the snow and the footprints he left on the carpet. A tiny, delightful read for Christmas morning.
A week before Christmas, Santa's reindeer disappear, and he has to travel the world to find them. A story for children of all ages with a gentle message about caring for nature.
A young reindeer and a clever fox become unlikely friends on a snowy Christmas journey. A picture book illustrated by primary school children for a charity Christmas run.
Oliver is the smallest elf in Santa's Village and has to try every workshop to find the job that fits him. A sweet story for little readers about discovering what makes you special.
On a snowy night before Christmas, a little elfling hears a knock at the door and must decide whether to trust the visitor who says he is Santa. A short illustrated story about being careful with strangers.
Buddy the Elf works in Santa's chocolate factory but is allergic to many foods. A rhyming picture book that helps children understand food allergies during the holidays.
After Santa's sleigh has left, the elves find a forgotten teddy bear and must find a way to get it to little Jessica before Christmas morning. A short picture book about teamwork.
A simple social story that explains who Santa Claus is and what happens on Christmas Eve, written by the creator of Social Stories for children with autism. Clear sentences and photos help kids know what to expect.
Santa and a reindeer sit down together and talk about Christmas in a very easy first reader at a second grade level. Short sentences and one picture per page for beginning readers.
Long before Santa, many countries had their own Christmas legends. Meet Babushka, a fourth Wise Man and the church bells that only ring for a true gift.
The great church bells have not rung for years, because no gift on the altar has been good enough. Then a little boy gives up his trip to the Christmas service to help a stranger in the snow. The 1909 illustrated edition of this beloved legend.
Artaban, a fourth Wise Man, sets out to follow the star to Bethlehem but keeps stopping to help people in need. Henry van Dyke's moving legend about what a true gift really is.
Three travelers knock on old Babushka's door and invite her to follow the star to the newborn King, but she waits until morning. The Russian Christmas legend in verse, about the woman who still searches every Christmas Eve.
A 1915 collection of Christmas legends, stories and poems for boys and girls, including The Legend of the Christmas Rose, The First Christmas Roses, Babouscka and St. Christopher. Gathered by two children's librarians for storytelling at home and school.
A 1916 anthology of Christmas legends and stories for telling aloud, from The Legend of the White Gifts to The Fir Tree and The Little Match Girl. Each piece fits easily into one short sitting.
A colorful early reader about carrying the Christmas spirit through every day of the year: sharing, helping and being kind. Built around simple sight words for children who are just learning to read.
Trees, lights, presents, cookies and family: a picture book that answers a toddler's big question with one photo and one short sentence per page. Part of the Learn Sight Words series.
Sam is so curious about his Christmas present that he goes hunting for it all over the house. A funny, brightly illustrated Level 1 story about patience.
Bubu the little fox wants to find the perfect gift for his friends in the snowy valley. A cozy illustrated tale about friendship and giving, ideal for preschool read-alouds.
Charles Dickens shaped the modern Christmas story, with Scrooge and his three spirits at the top of the list. Start with A Christmas Carol, then try the bells and visions of The Chimes.
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his partner and three Spirits of Christmas on one long Christmas Eve. Dickens' most famous story, in the clean Project Aldus edition made by InfoBooks.
Looking at a Christmas tree full of toys, Dickens remembers the presents, stories and ghosts of his own childhood Christmases. A short, nostalgic essay from 1850.
On New Year's Eve, the poor porter Trotty Veck is shown visions by the spirits of the church bells. Dickens' second Christmas book, a story of hope written after the success of A Christmas Carol.
This is the story of the first Christmas, retold for children in simple words. Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the baby in the manger come to life in bright illustrations.
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