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Best Christmas Books for 4-8 Year Olds

Must-Read Christmas Books for Kids Ages 4-8! Discover the best Christmas books to share with your little ones. This curated list has something for everyone.

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A whimsical Christmas book cover featuring a group of adorable llamas who rap, and are ready to take the stage. The title "Llamas vs. Monsters: A Furry and Scary Christmas" promises a hilarious and spooky rhyming adventure. The llamas are joined by a cast of spooky characters, including vampires, mummies, and monsters. The book is written and illustrated by James Emery Lovitt Jr. and is sure to bring holiday cheer to readers of all ages.

LLAMAS vs. MONSTERS: A Furry and Scary Christmas

Author: James Emery Lovitt Jr.

Recommended Reading Age: 3-8

A Fun and Spooky Christmas Story! "LLAMAS vs. MONSTERS: A Furry and Scary Christmas" is a perfect rhyming storybook for kids. Discover the power of friendship in this heartwarming tale.

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A colorful Halloween book cover featuring a pumpkin with a jack-o'-lantern face wearing a Santa hat and holding a candy cane. Snowmen pumpkins and other festive decorations surround the pumpkin. The title is "When Halloween Took Over Christmas" by James Emery Lovitt Jr., and the book is described as a spooky Christmas storybook for all kids ages 4 and up. The cover also includes the iLOVITT Books logo.

When Halloween Took Over Christmas

Author: James Emery Lovitt Jr.

Recommended Reading Age: 4-12

Halloween Meets Christmas! Discover a unique and spellbinding tale that blends the magic of both holidays. Perfect for kids.

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A colorful children's book cover featuring a pigeon wearing a Santa hat and holding a candy cane. Snowflakes are falling around the pigeon, and the pigeon is saying, "You SNOW you want to." The title is "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!" by Mo Willems. The cover has a festive and playful atmosphere, perfect for young children.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

Author: Mo Willems

Recommended Reading Age: 4-7

Christmas Chaos with the Pigeon! "Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!" is a hilarious and engaging story for kids. Join the Pigeon on his festive adventure.

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A book cover for "The Christmas Wish" by Lori Evert, illustrated by Per Brelehagen. The cover features a snowy winter scene with a child looking up at the sky with a hopeful expression. The book is a New York Times bestseller.

The Christmas Wish

Author: Lori Evert

Recommended Reading Age: 3-7

A Christmas Story for Kids! "The Christmas Wish" is a heartwarming tale perfect for the holidays. Join Anja on her snowy adventure to become one of Santa's elves.

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A colorful children's book cover featuring a little girl reaching up to grab a candy cane from Santa Claus, who is standing on a rooftop. A Christmas tree and presents are visible in the background. The title is "The Candy Cane Fiasco" by Rachel Hilz and Luis Peres, and the book is part of the "A Wee Bit Sticky" series. The cover has a festive and playful atmosphere, perfect for young children.

The Candy Cane Fiasco

Author: Rachel Hilz

Recommended Reading Age: 4-8

Christmas Chaos with a Candy Cane! "The Candy Cane Fiasco" is a hilarious and engaging story for kids. Join the child on their mischievous adventure.

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A children's book cover featuring a young boy and girl looking up at a starry sky. The title is "The Wonderful Once: A Christmas Story" by J.R. Buchta, illustrated by Erin O'Leary Brown. The cover has a magical and heartwarming atmosphere, perfect for the holiday season.

The Wonderful Once: A Christmas Story

Author: J.R. Buchta

Recommended Reading Age: 3-9

Christmas Magic for Kids! Discover the magic of Christmas with "The Wonderful Once: A Christmas Story." Join a little boy on a journey filled with wonder and kindness.

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A humorous Christmas book cover featuring Santa Claus looking distressed, surrounded by three reindeer with worried expressions. The title is "Santa's Lost Reindeer" by Rachel Hilz and Remesh Ram. The cover has a playful and lighthearted atmosphere, perfect for young children.

Santa's Lost Reindeer

Author: Rachel Hilz

Recommended Reading Age: 4-6

Christmas Chaos and Fun! "Santa's Lost Reindeer" is a hilarious and engaging story for kids. Join Santa and his elves on their search for the missing reindeer.

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A children's book cover featuring a small owl named Rockefeller perched on a branch, looking up at a giant Christmas tree in New York City. The title is "The Christmas Owl: Based on the True Story of a Little Owl Named Rockefeller," and the book is illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki. The cover has a festive and heartwarming atmosphere, perfect for the holiday season.

The Christmas Owl

Author: Gideon Sterer & Ellen Kalish

Recommended Reading Age: 3-8

Based on the true story of a little owl named Rockefeller. "The Christmas Owl" is a heartwarming tale perfect for the holidays. Join Little Owl on her magical adventure and discover the true meaning of Christmas.

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A children's book cover featuring a young boy named Charlie and his dog, Scout. They are standing in a snowy forest, looking up at a Christmas tree. The title is "Charlie and the Christmas Tree" by Rebecca Stead. The cover has a magical and heartwarming atmosphere, perfect for the holiday season.

The Broken Ornament

Author: Tony DiTerlizzi

Recommended Reading Age: 3-7

Christmas Magic Repaired! "The Broken Ornament" is a heartwarming tale perfect for the holidays. Join Jack on his magical adventure and discover the true meaning of Christmas.

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A children's book cover featuring a young boy holding a paper star, looking up with a hopeful expression. The title is "The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale About the Rockefeller Center Tree" by David Rubel, illustrated by Jim LaMarche. The cover has a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for the holiday season.

The Carpenter's Gift

Author: David Rubel

Recommended Reading Age: 5-9

A Heartwarming Christmas Story! Join a young boy and his father on a magical journey in Depression-era New York City. Discover the true spirit of Christmas and the importance of helping others.

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A colorful children's book cover featuring a reindeer and a unicorn standing on either side of a young girl. The reindeer and unicorn have angry expressions, and the girl looks scared. The title is "Never Let a Unicorn Meet a Reindeer!" by Diane Alber, who also illustrated the book. The cover has a bright and playful atmosphere, perfect for young children.

Never Let A Unicorn Meet A Reindeer!

Author: Diane Alber

Recommended Reading Age: 4-7

Christmas Chaos with a Unicorn! "Never Let A Unicorn Meet A Reindeer!" is a hilarious and engaging story for kids. Join the little girl on her magical adventure.

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A colorful Christmas book cover featuring Dasher, one of Santa's reindeer, standing in a snowy forest. A young child in a red coat stands nearby, looking up at Dasher. The title is "Dasher: Can't Wait for Christmas" by Matt Tavares, and the book is described as a New York Times Best-Selling Author Illustrator. The cover has a festive and heartwarming atmosphere, perfect for the holiday season.

Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas

Author: Matt Tavares

Recommended Reading Age: 4-8

A Reindeer's Christmas Adventure! Join Dasher, Santa's favorite reindeer, on a magical journey. Discover the magic of Christmas and the importance of kindness.

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A magical Christmas book cover featuring a young child riding a reindeer through a snowy winter landscape. The title is "The Reindeer Wish" by Lori Evert, with photographs by Per Breiehagen. The cover evokes a sense of wonder and excitement, perfect for the holiday season.

The Reindeer Wish

Author: Lori Evert

Recommended Reading Age: 3-9

A Magical Christmas Adventure! Join Anja on another heartwarming journey to help a baby reindeer find its way home. Perfect for kids who love animals and Christmas.

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Cover of the book 'Christmas at Hogwarts' from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling, illustrated by Ziyi Gao. The artwork depicts a festive Great Hall at Hogwarts, decorated with glowing Christmas trees, ornaments, and candles floating in the air. Three students in wizard robes are seen admiring the decorations, creating a magical holiday atmosphere.

Christmas at Hogwarts (Harry Potter)

Author: J. K. Rowling

Recommended Reading Age: 4-8

Harry Potter's Magical Christmas! "Christmas at Hogwarts" is a perfect holiday read for kids. Join Harry Potter on his first magical Christmas at Hogwarts.

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A heartwarming Christmas book cover featuring a young boy and a woman standing in front of a cozy cottage. Snowflakes fall gently around them. The title is "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" by Susan Wojciechowski, illustrated by P.J. Lynch. The cover also indicates that it's the 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition.

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

Author: Susan Wojciechowski

Recommended Reading Age: 5-8

A Christmas Story to Remember! "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" is a heartwarming tale perfect for the holidays. Join Jonathan on his magical journey.

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A colorful Christmas book cover featuring Santa Claus, elves, and reindeer flying through the night sky. Santa looks worried, and the reindeer seem to be rushing. The title is "Santa's Lost Sleigh," and the author is Rachel Hilz and the Illustrator is Remesh Ram. The cover has a fun and whimsical atmosphere, perfect for young readers.

Santa's Lost Sleigh

Author: Rachel Hilz

Recommended Reading Age: 4-8

A Christmas Crisis! "Santa's Lost Sleigh" is a hilarious and engaging story for kids. Join Santa and Bucky on their crazy adventure.

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A children's book cover, with a snowy cityscape with tall buildings and a towering Christmas tree in the distance. Two red cardinals fly through the falling snow, creating a sense of movement and wonder. The title of the book is "Red & Lulu," and the author, Matt Tavares, is credited at the bottom. The cover evokes a sense of peace and nostalgia, perfect for the holiday season.

Red and Lulu

Author: Matt Tavares

Recommended Reading Age: 2-7

A Love Story for the Holidays! Join Red and Lulu on their heartwarming journey to find each other. This book is perfect for kids who believe in love and Christmas magic.

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A humorous Christmas book cover featuring a determined reindeer racing down a snowy path. Two children are racing the reindeer, and chasing after the reindeer who is in 1st place, and seems to be enjoying the competition. The title is "Never EVER Race a Reindeer" by Adam Wallace and Mary Nhin. The cover has a playful and lighthearted atmosphere, perfect for young children.

Never EVER Race a Reindeer

Author: Adam Wallace and Mary Nhin

Recommended Reading Age: 4-8

A Reindeer Race Gone Wild! Join a young reindeer in a hilarious race. Discover the true meaning of sportsmanship in this festive Christmas book.

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A colorful children's book cover featuring a variety of scenes showing how children celebrate Christmas around the world. The title is "How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World," and the publisher is Albatross. The cover illustrates a child holding a Christmas present, children decorating a Christmas tree, a Christmas market, a child writing a letter to Santa, and children ice skating. The book is designed to teach children about different Christmas traditions from around the globe.

How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World

Authors: Pavla Hanackova & Karolina Medkova

Recommended Reading Age: 6-9

Christmas Around the World! "How Kids Celebrate Christmas Around the World" is a perfect book for kids. Explore different cultures and traditions from around the globe.

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A humorous children's book cover featuring Santa Claus in a compromising position, with his underpants exposed. A young boy is covering his eyes in shock. The title is "I Saw Santa's Underpants" and the book is written by Bobbie Hinman, illustrated by Remesh Ram. The cover has a playful and lighthearted atmosphere, perfect for young children.

I Saw Santa's Underpants

Author: Bobbie Hinman

Recommended Reading Age: 4-7

A Hilarious Christmas Mishap! Join a young boy and his dog on a funny Christmas adventure. This book is perfect for kids who love a good laugh.

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A festive Christmas book cover featuring Strega Nona, a kind witch, standing in a snowy village. She is dressed in a red cloak and is waving to someone. The title is "Merry Christmas, Strega Nona," written in a whimsical font. The book is written and illustrated by Tomie DePaola. The cover has a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for the holiday season.

Merry Christmas, Strega Nona

Author: Tomie dePaola

Recommended Reading Age: 4-8

A Magical Christmas with Strega Nona! "Merry Christmas, Strega Nona" is a heartwarming kids' book perfect for the holidays. Join Strega Nona and Big Anthony on their magical Christmas adventure.

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A colorful children's book cover featuring a young girl standing next to a large Christmas tree. A nutcracker stands beside her, and other festive characters, including mice, rabbits, and a dragon, surround them. The title is "Jan Brett's The Nutcracker" and the cover is illustrated by Jan Brett. The book has a festive and magical atmosphere, perfect for the holiday season.

Jan Brett's The Nutcracker

Author: Jan Brett

Recommended Reading Age: 3-7

Discover the magic of Christmas with "Jan Brett's The Nutcracker." Join Marie on her snowy adventure through a magical world. This book is perfect for families who love Christmas and the ballet.

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A colorful Christmas book cover featuring Santa Claus looking concerned, with two reindeer looking confused in the background. The title is "Santa's Lost Elves" by Rachel Hilz and Remesh Ram. The cover has a playful and humorous atmosphere, perfect for young children.

Santa's Lost Elves

Author: Rachel Hilz

Recommended Reading Age: 4-8

A Christmas Rescue Mission! Join Santa and his reindeer on a hilarious adventure to save the elves. This heartwarming tale is perfect for kids who love Christmas.

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A humorous Christmas book cover featuring Santa Claus mopping the floor in a bathroom. He's wearing a red suit with suspenders and looks a bit exasperated. The title is "Santa Claus Must Do His Chores!" by Andy Wortlock, illustrated by Nahum Ziersch. The book's description mentions that it's from the award-winning and bestselling author of the Cats Don't Like series. The cover has a playful and lighthearted atmosphere, perfect for young children.

Santa Claus Must Do His Chores!

Author: Andy Wortlock

Recommended Reading Age: 3-7

Santa's Secret Life Revealed! Discover the hilarious side of Santa as he tackles his Christmas chores. This funny and festive story is perfect for kids.

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A colorful children's book cover featuring a group of friendly monsters celebrating Christmas. The title is "Monsters at Christmas," and the book is written by Laura Baker and illustrated by Nina Dzyvulska. The cover has a fun and festive atmosphere, perfect for young children.

Monsters at Christmas

Author: Laura Baker

Recommended Reading Age: 4-5

A Monster Mash Christmas! Join a crew of hilarious monsters on a festive adventure. This book is perfect for kids who love monsters and Christmas.

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