The festive season is well and truly here, so get in the Christmas spirit with one of these beautiful new picture books. From heartwarming stories of love in all forms, to light-hearted adventures with unruly animals, these books are a delightful way to share the festive spirit with little ones and get them excited about the magic of Christmas.

Bluey: Christmas Holiday Treasury by Bluey

Celebrate Christmas and the holidays with the Heeler family! Join Bluey and Bingo in six special holiday stories with their family and friends.

A gorgeous hardback for kids of all ages, this collection to treasure includes: ‘Verandah Santa’, ‘Christmas Swim’, ‘The Beach’, ‘Swim School’, ‘Camping’ and ‘Cricket’.

The Christmas Star by Michelle Conn

Timmy was born to be a star. He couldn’t wait to be in the school play. But then his best friend Kevin lands the lead role and Timmy is cast as the boring Christmas Tree! Timmy tries to steal the spotlight from his best friend, but Timmy’s desire for fame soon backfires, spelling disaster! Can Timmy put his friendship with Kevin centre stage and save the Christmas play?

On the Hunt for Santa by Lesley Gibbes, illustrated by Stephen Michael King

Once upon a snowy day, three friends set out on a journey. Hare with a honey pot, Cat with a candy cane, Pig with a plum pudding. But where were they going that snowy day, out in the cold so far away? It was a mystery!

A companion title to the best-selling Scary Night by award-winners Lesley Gibbes and Stephen Michael King.

The Brightest Christmas Star by Laura Motherway, illustrated by Deb Hudson

As the sun goes down on Christmas Eve, a little star rises and watches over the celebrations below, sharing in the joy and magic of this special night. One family hangs a wreath on their door, another plays on the beach, and yet another gives a present to someone who needs it more. A heartwarming, contemporary lullaby for little ones to listen to as they snuggle up at bedtime, The Brightest Christmas Star gently acknowledges that Christmas means different things to different people, but at the heart of it all is love. This is a beautiful story that reflects the magic of the Australian Christmas experience without focusing on Santa Claus or limited family structures.

A Silver Thread on Christmas Day by Josh Pyke, illustrated by Hannah Sommerville

Some things change, some stay the same, long after gifts are packed away, it’s love we’ve woven, love that stays, through all our cherished Christmas days.

Celebrate family and the love that brings us together at Christmas with A Silver Thread on Christmas Day. It’s a timeless and inclusive new Christmas classic by award-winning musician and writer Josh Pyke, with illustrations by CBCA Book of the Year winner Hannah Sommerville.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! by Mo Willems

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for driving a sleigh! ’Tis also the season – for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the – driving a sleigh!

The Pigeon has made a list and checked it once. Can his holiday dream come true? Or will The Pigeon be left out in the cold? You’ll share some HO-HO-HOs and HA-HA-HAs finding out in Mo Willems’ ninth Pigeon book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!