Whether you’ve got a newborn or a precocious preschooler, a beautiful holiday book always makes the perfect present. Check out these new titles that celebrate the best of the season, then snuggle up and read together.
Board Books
Little Snowman: Finger Puppet Book
This pocket-sized peek-a-boo book is fun for parents and babies to read and play.
Baby Elf’s Christmas by Jane Cowen-Fletcher
A little one learns the season’s special holiday traditions.
Maisy’s Christmas Day by Lucy Cousins
The popular mouse celebrate the day with her friends.
Classics
The Nutcracker by Stephanie Spinner and Peter Malone
This beautiful retelling includes a CD of Tchaikovsky’s music performed by the Utah Symphony Orchestra (recommended ages 4 to 8).
The Snow Queen by Naomi Lewis and Christian Birmingham
The beloved winter’s tale by Hans Christian Andersen is translated in this keepsake edition (recommended ages 4 to 8).
Around the World
Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story by Hena Khan and Julie Pashkis
Kids can experience the traditions of Ramadan and Eid through the story of a 7-year-old girl (recommended ages 4 to 8).
Wish: Wishing Traditions Around the World by Roseanne Thong and Elisa Kleven
Charming customs across the globe, from Japan’s Star Festival to jumping waves in Brazil, show kids how people come together (recommended ages 5 to 9).
For Fun
A Present for Santa Claus by Dana Kubick and David Wood
This pop-up book follows a boy who searches for the perfect gift for Santa.
The Dinosaurs’ Night Before Christmas by Anne Muecke and Nathan Hale
A dino twist on the classic poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas celebrates the fossils at NYC’s American Museum of Natural History. An accompanying CD features Christmas music and a reading by Al Roker.