Christmas stories for children

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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

Mo Willems

From New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic.

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Bluey’s Night Before Christmas

Bluey

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show!

'Twas the night before Chrissie, when inside their home, not a Heeler was stirring, not even a gnome.

It's Christmas Eve and…

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Bluey: Christmas Holiday Treasury

Bluey

Join Bluey and Bingo in six special holiday stories with their family and friends. Celebrate Christmas with the Heeler family, come along on a camping trip and many more fun…

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Baby’s First Christmas

Cheryl Orsini

A heartwarming board book that captures the magic of a baby's first Christmas.

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A Silver Thread on Christmas Day

Josh Pyke, Hannah Sommerville (illus.)

A silver thread that tugs and plays to bind the years and memories made ...

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The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker

From the illustrator of The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day comes the story of Clara and her magical Christmas adventure.

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The Jolly Christmas Postman

Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

It’s Christmas Eve and the Jolly Postman is delivering greetings to various fairy-tale characters - there’s a card for Baby Bear, a game appropriately called ‘Beware’ for Red Riding Hood…

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The Brightest Christmas Star

Laura Motherway, Deb Hudson (illus.)

As the sun goes down on Christmas Eve, a little star rises up and watches over the celebrations below.

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On the Hunt for Santa

Lesley Gibbes, Stephen Michael King (illus.)

A companion title for the best-selling picture book, Scary Night, that takes us to the North Pole as three friends, Hare, Cat and Pig, set out on a journey.

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The Christmas Star

Michelle Conn

A sweet story about friendship, teamwork and sharing the spotlight - and a little bit of Christmas magic.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Grandma is Overly Generous

Alex T Smith,Alex T. Smith

A witty new version of the classic festive poem

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What Do You Wish For?

Jane Godwin, Anna Walker (illus.)

From this much-loved creative partnership comes a sparkling and beautiful story, full of the wonder of Christmas, the magic of wishing, and the timeless dreams of a child.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Dr. Seuss

This classic Seussian tale tells the story of the disgruntled Grinch and his fiendish attempts to steal Christmas from the citizens of Who-ville. With wacky rhymes and zany illustrations from…

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How the Grinch Lost Christmas!

Dr. Seuss

A sequel to the timeless classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! featuring all your favourite characters!

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: Book & CD

Dr. Seuss

Listen and read along as the story of the Grinch’s attempts to ruin Christmas for all the Whos in Who-ville is brought to life with added music and sound effects.

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Decorate the Tree

Amanda Jane Jones

By clapping their hands and twinkling their fingers, the reader decorates the Christmas tree in this interactive story.

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A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens

An abridged edition of the children’s classic, with 50 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen.

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How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen (illus.)

The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?

When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve…

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Christmas Wonder Down Under

Vikki Conley, Cheryl Orsini (illus.)

A beautiful rhyming board book that captures the magic of an Australian Christmas.

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All I Want for Christmas is Rain

Cori Brooke

An Australian Christmas is threatened when drought takes hold. A little girl has only one wishfor rain. Will her wish come true?

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

Tim Burton

The imaginative genius of director Tim Burton has captivated millions of filmgoers, so it is no surprise that the first picture book he both wrote and illustrated is irreverent, quirky…

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Santa Post

Emma Yarlett

An irresistible festive follow-up from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett, with hilarious letters and parcels to open.

Santa receives post from children all over the world. But when Amy sends him…

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Father Christmas

Raymond Briggs

In this book, Father Christmas has awoken from a dream of summer sun to discover it is December 24th, Christmas Eve - the start of his longest night’s work of…

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That’s not my santa…

Fiona Watt,Fiona Watt,Fiona Watt,Fiona Watt

Part of the touchy-feely series, this title helps very young children to enjoy the bright and colourful illustrations while the different texture patches help them develop sensory awareness.

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That’s not my elf…

Fiona Watt,Fiona Watt,Fiona Watt,Fiona Watt

A cheerful and festive new addition to the best-selling ‘That’s Not My’…series. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the feely patches as they try to find…

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Paddington’s Christmas Post

Michael Bond

Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy!

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The Night Before Christmas

Clement C. Moore

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…’ This picture book edition brings together the classic verse with illustrations…

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Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present

John Burningham

The thirtieth anniversary edition of a witty Christmas classic from one of the world's finest children's book makers.

It's Christmas Eve and there is one present left in Father Christmas's…

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We’re Going on an Elf Chase: Board Book

Martha Mumford

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THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD! DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES _______________

We’re going on an elf chase. Come and join the fun. Can we catch…

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Peter Rabbit: Happy Christmas Peter

Beatrix Potter

Find out all Peter’s favourite things about Christmas in this lift the flap book with an extra special pop-up!

As winter settles all around and Christmas Day draws near… Peter…

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Rudie Nudie Christmas

Emma Quay

A delightful Rudie Nudie celebration of the joy of Christmas from award-winning creator Emma Quay.

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When Santa Was A Baby

Linda Bailey, Genevieve Godbout

The adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who fulfills his destiny and two very proud parents.

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Dinosaur Christmas!

Penny Dale

More dinosaur-and-vehicle fun from bestselling Penny Dale - over 1 million Dinosaur books sold! The intrepid team of dinosaurs are back and this time they must save Santa Claus from…

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Pig the Elf

Aaron Blabey

No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world’s greediest Pug will stay up all night to get his presents!

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Merry Christmas, Gus

Chris Chatterton

Grumpy Gus is back! It’s Christmas, but Gus is not a fan. Can this grumpy dog learn to love the season of goodwill?

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Dear Santa

Rod Campbell

A special 15th anniversary edition of Rod Campbell’s classic lift-the-flap Christmas story

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Meerkat Christmas

Emily Gravett

From Africa to Australia to Asia and back again, Sunny the meerkat is on the hunt for the perfect Christmas in this flap-filled festive picture book.

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The Crayons’ Christmas

Drew Daywalt

A brand-new Crayons book from the #1 New York Times best-selling duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. This hilarious interactive book has letters, games, ornaments, a poster and even a…

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Find Spot at Christmas

Eric Hill

Merry Christmas! Celebrate with Spot and his family as they get ready for a Christmas party in this brand new lift-the-flap tale.

Merry Christmas!

In this brand new lift-the-flap adventure…

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Clement C. Moore

The classic Christmas verse delightfully reimagined in a gorgeous picture book from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator P.J. Lynch.

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One Christmas Wish

Katherine Rundell

From the beloved author of Rooftops comes a clever, funny, and poignant picture book about a lonely little boy who wishes not to be alone on Christmas. Full color.

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The Twelve Days of Kindness

Sophie Beer

A joyful story exploring simple ways to spread kindness during the festive season by the creator of Love Makes a Family.

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Luna Loves Christmas

Joseph Coelho

From award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the fifth book in the Luna Loves... series celebrates separated families at Christmas time, and shows the power of giving to bring people together…

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That’s not my…Christmas tree

Fiona Watt

That's not my... Christmas Tree is the perfect present for babies and toddlers. The best first Christmas gift!

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A Christmas Present for Roo

Sophie Sayle

An uplifting Christmas picture book featuring a cast of adorable Australian bush animals, from the creators of The Great Aussie Egg-And-Spoon Race.

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Bluey: Where’s Bluey? At Christmas

Bluey

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show!

Cheese and crackers, it's Christmas! The countdown is on, but can you find Bluey and Bingo? There's lots of hidden surprises too…

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Where’s Santa’s Elf? Around Australia

Bill Hope

It's Christmas Eve, and Henry the Elf and Santa are delivering presents around Australia when Mrs Polar Bear puts out an urgent call to say her ten cubs are missing…

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Santa Loves Australia

Collette Dinnigan, Luke Sciberras (illus.)

Travel with Santa over one magical Christmas Eve as he visits iconic landmarks, meets unique animals and delights in the beauty of the country.

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Christmas stories for children

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

Bluey’s Night Before Christmas

Bluey: Christmas Holiday Treasury

Baby’s First Christmas

A Silver Thread on Christmas Day

The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker

The Jolly Christmas Postman

The Brightest Christmas Star

On the Hunt for Santa

The Christmas Star

The Twelve Days of Christmas: Grandma is Overly Generous

What Do You Wish For?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

How the Grinch Lost Christmas!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: Book & CD

Decorate the Tree

A Christmas Carol

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

Christmas Wonder Down Under

All I Want for Christmas is Rain

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Santa Post

Father Christmas

That’s not my santa…

That’s not my elf…

Paddington’s Christmas Post

The Night Before Christmas

Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present

We’re Going on an Elf Chase: Board Book

Peter Rabbit: Happy Christmas Peter

Rudie Nudie Christmas

When Santa Was A Baby

Dinosaur Christmas!

Pig the Elf

Merry Christmas, Gus

Dear Santa

Meerkat Christmas

The Crayons’ Christmas

Find Spot at Christmas

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

One Christmas Wish

The Twelve Days of Kindness

Luna Loves Christmas

That’s not my…Christmas tree

A Christmas Present for Roo

Bluey: Where’s Bluey? At Christmas

Where’s Santa’s Elf? Around Australia

Santa Loves Australia