This is my son’s first Christmas where he is truly excited for the season. Since mid November, he has wanted to read all the Christmas books before bed! So, this year, we are starting a new tradition. We have gotten him a box, similar to this one, where a Holiday themed book is placed every night. One of these bags would also work well too, especially if you have multiple children.
Here is a list of books my two year old would highly recommend. If you are on a budget, the list can also be reserved from the library, which has been how we got so many fantastic titles. Please know, if you choose to buy, I receive commission at no cost to you.
The Classics
- The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
- The Christmas Wish by Lori Evert and Per Breiehagen
- The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
- Dream Snow by Eric Carle
- The Night Before Christmas by Charles Santore
- The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
- Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
- A Christmas Carol by Jennifer Adams and Alison Oliver
- Merry Christmas Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer
- Favorite Little Golden Books for Christmas by Various authors
- Dear Santa by Rod Campbell
- Santa’s Littlest Helper by Anu Stohner and Henrike Wilson
- A Wish to be a Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe and illustrated by Michael Glenn Monroe
- The Magical Christmas Horse by Mary Higgins Clark and paintings by Wendell Minor
- The Gifts by Regina Fackelmayer illustrated by Christa Unzner
- Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer by Barbara Shook Hazen
- Ernest’s Special Christmas by Laura T. Barnes and illustrated by Carol A. Cambrun
Popular Characters
- A Charlie Brown Christmas: Deluxe Edition by Charles M. Schulz and Vicki Scott
- Olivia Helps with Christmas by Ian Falconer
- Madeline’s Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans
- Little Blue Truck’s Christmas by Alice Schertle
- Snowman at Christmas by Carolyn Buehner and Mark Buehner
- Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by Eric Litwin
- Construction Site on Christmas Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker
- Olive, the other Reindeer by J. Otto Siebold and Vivian Walsh
- Merry Christmas, Little Elliot by Mike Curato
- Elmer’s Christmas by David McKee
- Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman
- An Otis Christmas by Loren Long
- Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
- Merry Christmas, Ollie! by Olivier Dunrea
- Grumpy Badger’s Christmas by Paul Bright and Jane Chapman
- Eloise at Christmas Time by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight
- Tough Cookie by Edward Hemingway
- Froggy’s Best Christmas by Jonathan London and illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
- Construction Site: Merry and Bright by Sherri Duskey Rinker
The New Classics – Christmas books written in the past 5 years
- 5 More Sleeps ’til Christmas by Jimmy Fallon
- Narwhal’s True Christmas Wish by Lisa Ann Scott
- Will Santa Stop Here by Christy Garnhart
- Bookscape Board Books Christmas Cheer
- How to Catch an Elf by Adam Wallace
- How to Hide a Lion at Christmas by Helen Stephens
- This is Christmas by Tom Booth
- Christmas Farm by Mary Lyn Ray
- One Cozy Christmas by M. Christina Butler and illustrated by Tina Macnaughton
- Dasher by Matt Tavares
- The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling
- The Biggest Little Boy: A Christmas Story by Poppy Harlow
- Santa in the City by Tiffany D. Jackson
Religious Christmas Books
- Christmas in the Manger by Laura Godwin
- Come and See: A Christmas Story by Monica Mayper Illustrated by Stacey Schuett
- ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas by Glenys Nellist
- The First Christmas: A lift-a-pop book
- Hare’s Christmas Gift by Eleonore Schmid
I truly hope your child loves these books as much as El! If there are any Christmas books that are must tries, please put them in the comments below. Merry Christmas!