Top 10 Childrens Christmas Book List

"Some of the sweetest most cherished moments I ever spent with my children were while we were reading books" Mom

Do you want to get a book for a child for Christmas, Hannuka, Kwannza... but you don't know where to start?  Never Fear..Santa's Helper is here! Below is the top 10 Classic "tried and true" childrens books for this season and many more holiday seasons to come.

1)The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, This is a beautiful tale of  a young boys magical Christmas Eve train ride to the North Pole, where he recieved a special gift from Santa Claus.

2) Hanukkah! by Roni Schotter and Marlyn Hafner

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award and an annual family tradition in many households.  Hanukkah! tells the story of a Jewish family's Hanukkah celebration in the 1950's.

3)The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore and Robert Sabuda

A wonderful classic story written in poem form. Originally published in 1822, is read out loud to children around the world in anticipation of Santas arrival.

4) Hershel and the Hanukah Goblins by Eric A. Kimmel, Trina S. Hyman and Mayer

This story which first appeared in the Cricket magazine for children, tells of Hershel's triumph over synagogue goblins that prevent village people from celebrating Hanukkah. ( Psst..My kids loved this book too even though they are not Jewish)

5) A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

This Classic tale tells the story of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who hated the humbug of Christmas until on Christmas Eve he come to know the meaning of kindness, charity and goodwill.

6) Celebrating Kwanza by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith and Lawrence Migdale

Young 13 year old Audrey Barnes and her family's Kwanzaa celebration are used to explain, in this warm story, the history and symbolism behind the seven principles of Kwanzaa. (Great family value building book for folks of all races!!)

7) How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Suess

A timeless tale of the mean-spirited Grinch who does all he can to spoil Whoville's Yuletide celebration.

8) Chanukah in Chelm by David A. Adler and Kevin O'Malley

The story of a synagogue caretaker who bungles a simple holiday task, Chanukah in Chelm brims with the good humor and bad jokes that have made Chelm stories family favorites for centuries.

9) Frosty the Snowman Retold by Annie North and Corinne Malvern

In 1950 Frosty the Snowman was born. Frosty plays with the children but leave on the a sunny day. He  return next year with the new Christmas Magic.....he always does!

10) A Country Christmas by Bob Artley

The spirt of the holiday is illustrated in warm watercolors. Christmas of bygone days down on the farm are told in this heart warming tale. Shopping for gifts at the general store, country school pagents and a secret in his father workshop.  A lovely tale with a wonderful message of goodwill. (Made me tear up!)

Here's to wishing all a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

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