Board books for babies and toddlers
The Very Hungry Caterpillarâs Christmas 123 by Eric Carle
Donât bother counting all those puddings and Christmas trees, just find the little caterpillars hidden in this lovely board book. When youâve found them all, why not print out a colouring sheet to while away 3 seconds of Boxing Day?
Eight Jolly Reindeer by Ilanit Oliver
If you are one of those people who flatten out the silver foils after youâve eaten a chocolate Christmas tree decoration, then this is the board book for you. The silvery tabs and the corny rhyming text are perfect additions to Christmas.
Picture books for young children
The Empty Stocking by Richard Curtis & Rebecca Cobb
I bet youâve never said âFather Christmas wonât bring you any presents if you behave like thatâ? Let those parents who have said it take heed. In this morality tale by THE Richard Curtis about a good twin and a bad twin, Father Christmas only goes and gives the presents to the WRONG TWIN! Rebecca Cobbâs illustrations are joyous.
Aliens love Panta Claus by Claire Freedman & Ben Cort
Such is the demand amongst the reading public of Suffolk, weâve already had to buy more copies of this brilliant picture book. Need a taster? âThe aliens are excited as tomorrowâs Christmas Day, so instead of stealing underpants, theyâre giving them awayâ. How could we resist?
Books for young readers
One Snowy Day (Willow Valley) by Tracey Corderoy
If you curl up on the sofa and pretend itâs snowing then you enjoy Christmas in Willow Valley even more. Woodland animals, lots of food, reindeers â what more do you want?
The Killer Catâs Christmas by Anne Fine
Tuffy, killer cat and archetypal anti-hero, causes Christmas chaos in this fun-filled festive family frolic.
Junior novels for 6 â 10 year olds
Billy Bonkers: Itâs a Crazy Christmas by Giles Andreae
With 3 Billy Bonkers stories under one cover, this is a laugh-out-loud romp of a book.
Hooey Higgins and the Christmas Crash by Steve Voake
Hooey is always well intentioned and he intends to get Nan out of hospital in time for the school nativity play. Endearing characters and a plot that should appeal to Wimpy Kid fans.
Joke books
Big Fat Father Christmas Joke Book by Terry Deary
Thereâs page after page of groan-out-loud jokes in this big fat joke book. (It used to be The Father Christmas Joke Book and The Great Father Christmas Robbery, but they got into bed with each other.)
Christmas Cracker Jokes by Amanda Li
Planning a home-spun Christmas? This slim volume could liven up your hand crafted crackers!
Poetry
Christmas Poems chosen by Gaby Morgan & decorated by Axel Scheffler
Deck the halls, The Holly and the ivy and many other Christmas classics are brought to life by Axel Schefflerâs illustrations.
Puzzle books
Whereâs Father Christmas? by Danielle James
With luck, this might give you about 30 pester-free minutes. Need we say more?
Spot the Reindeer at Christmas by Krina Patel
This âsearch and findâ book, aimed at younger children, includes interesting facts about reindeers as well as âpacked-pages-to-pore overâ. Smashing holiday fare.
Childrenâs non fiction
The Big Fat Christmas Book by Terry Deary
Need facts for a Christmas quiz, alternative party games or some cheesy jokes? You wonât go far wrong with this dip-in book of Christmas trivia. Nice cover too.
Usborne Christmas Baking for children by Fiona Patchett
Donât let your children lounge around having fun. Set them to work cooking up delicious sweet things with the help of this clearly captioned cookery book.