Waiting for Christmas… Christmas Books for Children

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas stories for children to accompany them in the magical countdown to the holidays — a season that means family, tradition, sharing, and love. In this article, we present our most beautiful Christmas books and games for children, perfect for this time when both kids and grown-ups are filled with anticipation for the most wonderful celebration of the year.

Christmas Stories for Children

Christmas Is…: This sound book about Christmas celebrates all the traditional elements that make waiting for Christmas so special: twinkling lights, joyful anticipation, and scenes of family life. The book features ten classic melodies that immerse readers in the magic of the holiday season.
The Nutcracker: A timeless Christmas classic for children, here presented in an interactive pop-up edition. Stunning large-format pop-ups make this beloved tale even more immersive and enchanting.
December 24th: This story follows six North Pole residents who try to recreate the Christmas symbols that humans use to celebrate. It highlights the true essence of Christmas, showing that what truly matters isn’t the objects, but being together, sharing, and caring for one another.
Christmas Upside Down: A unique interactive Christmas story where readers must turn the book upside down at certain points to continue the tale! It’s not a typical Christmas story, but one that celebrates thinking independently and appreciating others’ perspectives, even when they differ from your own.
Christmas Eve in Wonderland: Join Santa Claus and his reindeer on an adventure through Wonderland as they deliver a very special gift to someone who… doesn’t like Christmas at all! A heartwarming story about love, kindness, and sharing.
Santa Post: Written and illustrated by Emma Yarlett, this interactive story features Santa Claus himself, who receives a mysterious letter from a child but can’t figure out what she wants for Christmas. The book includes real letters to open and read, making the experience engaging and fun.
In the Snow of the North Pole: A tender story about the true meaning of Christmas: love, warmth, and generosity. It tells the tale of a white fox seeking shelter, who finds refuge with a kind old man. On Christmas Eve, the two embark on an unforgettable journey together.
Travelling with Santa Claus: This beautifully illustrated book is full of flaps and cutouts for children to explore as they travel around the world with Santa and his dog Lappi, spreading joy to every creature on Earth. A story that celebrates generosity and compassion.
Christmas, What Joy!: A shaped board book that captures the magic and joy of Christmas through rhyming text and sweet illustrations, teaching children about love and togetherness.
Gifts & Co. – All the Gifts of Christmas: This story celebrates the joy of giving and the importance of family love. It follows Mino and his family, who can’t afford to celebrate properly — until Mino stumbles upon Gifts & Co., a magical department store where polar bears talk and gifts go beyond imagination!
Final Stop for the Reindeer Express: A beautifully interactive Christmas book filled with flaps and windows to lift. It tells the story of Mia, a little girl who misses her father at Christmas. But through the magic of the Reindeer Express, she embarks on an incredible adventure that brings them closer together.

Christmas Games

What better way to make the wait for Christmas more fun than playing together as a family?
Here are some Christmas-themed games to enjoy with your little ones:

Q-Box. Christmas: Inside the box, you’ll find a 10-page booklet introducing children to words and objects from the North Pole, helping them learn associations through play. It also includes a 40-piece puzzle and 10 shaped figures to assemble and place on the board.
Round Box: Magic Christmas: This round box contains a small rhyming board book that takes children to a magical tree hiding Santa’s elf workshop. It also includes a 30-piece puzzle, perfect for little hands!

Advent Cards and Calendar

To make the countdown to Christmas even more special, don’t miss our Advent products!

Advent Cards: Advent means waiting, but also sharing and joy with loved ones. Our cards suggest one fun activity per day until December 25th.
Advent Calendar: A sweet Advent calendar featuring a rhyming booklet for each day, perfect for reading together and then hanging as Christmas tree decorations.