The Best Christmas Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

16 Christmas Board Books

1 | Christmas Street by Jonathan Emmett

Everyone is preparing for Christmas on Christmas Street! Who is decorating a tree? Who is baking gingerbread? Who is wrapping presents?

This is a delightful lift-the-flap holiday alphabet tale and has a magical fold-out play scene.

2 | Christmas is Awesome! (A Hello! Lucky Book)

From Hello! Lucky comes a whimsical holiday romp, where everyone’s getting in on the festive fun, including a grumpy (but adorable) lump of coal. Christmas + colorful illustrations + puns = our kind of holiday cheer! 

3 | The Nutcracker (Bedtime Classics)

This book is a one-minute mini version of the classic story. It tells the tale of Clara and the beautiful Nutcracker doll she received as a special gift from her Godfather.

Think you can get through the rest in 59 seconds? The timer starts…now!

4 | Countdown to Christmas by Greg Paprocki

Christmas is almost here! Count down from 10 by finding hidden objects in the holiday scenes of this charming board book.

From decorating cookies and caroling to hanging ornaments and reading favorite stories, there’s something festive on every page.

 5 | Construction Site: Merry and Bright

When Christmas Eve arrives, there’s one job left for the big trucks to do—get their construction site ready for a festive night! Lift the flaps to see what each truck plans to bring to the celebration while discovering that the best Christmas present is the gift of being together.

 6 | First 100 Christmas Words (Priddy Baby)

Learn all about the Christmas holiday in this festive first-words book. It’s the perfect way to introduce your baby to the most wonderful time of the year.

 7 | Moo, Baa, Fa La La La La! by Sandra Boynton

Deck the halls with cows and holly
while the little sheep sing
BAA, BAA, BAA!

The cast from the Moo, Baa, La La La! is back with a holiday twist! Follow caroling sheep, giggling pigs, and dancing cows as they celebrate Christmas with a festive tun.

8 | Fa La La by Leslie Patricelli

Baby loves Christmas and cannot contain the excitement! Follow along as our favorite one-haired wonder decorates, makes creative gifts, visits Santa, sings carols, and prepares for the big day.

9 | Where’s Santa Claus? (Nosy Crow)

We love a felt flap, and so do babies! They’re easy to grip and lift in this beautifully illustrated, holiday-themed peek-a-boo book. With gold foil on the cover and a mirror on the final page, this is a perfect book to share with even your tiniest sugar plum.

10 | The Story of Christmas by Helen Dardik

Teach your littles the meaning of Christmas in this beautifully illustrated board book detailing the Nativity Story – a classic you’ll enjoy every year.

11 | Christmas Train by David Miles

All aboard the Christmas Train! Join Santa, his clever elves, and friendly carolers on a festive train ride as they prepare for Christmas. This adorable primer board book unfolds into a 56” train, too!

12 | You’re my Little Christmas Cookie

You’re my little snowflake,
you sparkle, pure and true.
You glisten in the winter sky,
there’s no one else like you.

Snuggle up with your little one for this sweet, endearing rhyming book featuring snuggly snowmen, sweet gingerbread cookies, and sparkling snowflakes. Little ones will especially enjoy the cut-outs and raised elements.

13 | This Little Reindeer by Aly Fronis

This Little Reindeer is a Christmas-themed remix of the classic nursery rhyme, This Little Piggy.

Each little reindeer has a job to do: one goes to the market, one loads Santa’s sleigh, one stretches, one cooks some treats, and one plays in the snow. Now they’re all ready to deliver presents and wish your family a Merry Christmas!

14 | Poke-a-Dot: The Night Before Christmas

Poke the irresistible buttons to hear “clicks” and “pops” as your little one counts down to Christmas in this interactive board book. They’ll want to read this one again and again!

15 | Santa’s Big Day! by Holly Berry-Byrd

It’s Christmas Eve at the North Pole, and Santa’s getting ready for his big day. Elves are busy making toys to deliver, the sled is all packed, and Santa and his reindeer are ready to go!

Little ones will love interacting with the Santa puppet on every page.

16 | Peek-a-Flap Jolly (Cottage Door Press)

Lift the flap as you follow Ms. Clause and Santa Clause around their home at the North Pole in this darling board book. Little ones will particularly love the peek-through surprises and cheerful illustrations on every page.