Get your kids ready for the holidays with the 30 Best Christmas Books for Kids Under $5! These are great ways to encourage your kids to fall in love with reading during the magic of the holidays.
Christmas Books for Kids
Y’all know how much my girls love reading. And if you’re looking for holiday books I have a list for most of them. In fact, my Veteran’s Day Books for Kids is one of my most popular book posts!
While Thanksgiving has just barely ended, thoughts of Christmas are on almost everyone’s minds. Decorations have already started popping up and shopping is well underway.
My oldest daughter is such a little bookworm. Not a day goes by that she doesn’t bring a book to school with her to read on the bus.
During her parent-teacher conference, her teacher made several comments about her love of reading. She thought it was so wonderful that Brady’s love of reading was so developed at such a young age.
Her teacher thought she looked like a little college student. Reading a book with her legs propped up on her desk during breaks.
I have to give a lot of the credit on that one to my parents. They saved almost all of my childhood books for the girls and there has never been a shortage of something interesting to read.
Whether you want to use Christmas books as part of your advent celebration or are just looking for some new reading material during the holidays, these are some of the best Christmas books for kids under $5 around!
30 Best Christmas Books for Kids Under $5
All of the Christmas books for kids on my list are priced under $5. So for less than the price of a latte, you can help your child love to read. You can even just purchase the entire list for only $150. This is such an affordable Christmas gift idea for kids.
Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving
1. The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Age Range: 4-7 Years
Every book list I make will include the Berenstain Bears. They teach such great values and lessons. In this book, brother and sister bear learn about the joy of giving to others.
Merry Christmas Mom and Dad
2. Merry Christmas Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer
Age Range: 3-7 Years
Little Critter is another classic character that I love reading to my kids. Kids will laugh as they relate to how little critter tries so hard to get ready for the holidays.
The Biggest Snowman Ever
3. The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll
Age Range: 4-8 Years
This book is a sequel to “The Biggest Pumpkin Ever.” In it, the mice learn that they can accomplish so much more when they work together.
The Littlest Elf
4. The Littlest Elf by Brandi Dougherty
Age Range: 3-5 Years
The author and illustrator team that brought you The Littlest Pilgrim joined forces again for a Christmas book. Little Oliver experiences quite a few funny mess-ups before finally discovering his purpose in Santa’s workshop.
Merry Christmas Stinky Face
5. Merry Christmas, Stinky Face by Lisa Mccourt
Age Range: 2-3 Years
The entire line of Stinky Face books is all geared for really young children, younger than preschoolers. They are funny, the art is whimsical, and the questions stinky face asks are what little children probably do wonder.
The Christmas Story
6. The Christmas Story by Jane Werner Watson
Age Range: 2-5 Years
This Golden Book was first published in 1952. It’s now a classic Christmas book for kids.
Frosty The Snowman
7. Frosty the Snowman by Diane Muldrow
Age Range: 2-5 Years
Do your kids love singing the song Frosty the Snowman? If so, they’ll love this book, too.
The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever
8. The Biggest Christmas Tree Ever by Steven Kroll
Age Range: 4-8 Years
This is another installment in the Biggest Ever series. Now the mice are trying to build the biggest Christmas tree ever – will they do it?
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
9. The Night Before the Night Before Christmas by Natasha Wing
Age Range: 3-7 Years
This book follows the same pattern as the beloved Christmas poem. But it follows people as they prepare for Christmas Eve.
The Littlest Christmas Tree
10. The Littlest Christmas Tree by R.A. Herman
Age Range: 4-8 Years
This is from the team that brought you the Littlest Pumpkin. This is told from the point of view of the tree. It just wants a home.
The Itsy Bitsy Snowman
11. The Itsy Bitsy Snowman by Jeffrey Burton
Age Range: 2-4 Years
This book can be sung to the tune of the Itsy Bitsy Spider. It’s super cute and fun for really small children.
The Sweet Smell of Christmas
12. The Sweet Smell of Christmas by Patricia M. Scarry
Age Range: 3-7 Years
This is a fun scratch and sniff book. It helps small children experience books in a whole new way.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
13. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Rick Bunsen
Age Range: 2-5 Years
This version is based on the iconic movie. Make it a tradition to read the book then watch the movie.
Merry Christmas Amelia Bedelia
14. Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
Age Range: 4-8 Years
Amelia Bedelia books are adored by early readers because they are so funny! Watch poor Amelia as she takes everything literally about Christmas.
The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear
15. The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear by Stan & Jan Berenstain
Age Range: 3-7 Years
This is such a cute story. Mama and Papa Bear have to teach brother and sister that Christmas is more about giving than asking Santa for everything they want.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
16. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
Age Range: 8-12 Years
This book is best for older children since it is written specifically for elementary school-aged kids. This is the Christmas book in a series following the Herdman children – obnoxious kids that are always getting into trouble.
The Berenstain Bears Night Before Christmas
17. The Berenstain Bears’ Night Before Christmas by Mike Berenstain
Age Range: 4-7 Years
Enjoy a retelling of a Christmas classic as only the Berenstain Bears can tell it. The night before Christmas, and all through the tree house….what happens? Read to find out.
The Little Christmas Elf
18. The Little Christmas Elf by Nikki Shannon Smith
Age Range: 2-5 Years
Nina is the smallest elf in the workshop. She’s working very hard to finish a teddy bear before Christmas. On Christmas night, a very special baby is born! Santa comes back to get the bear and give it to this special baby.
The Poky Little Puppy’s First Christmas
19. The Poky Little Puppy’s First Christmas by Justine Korman
Age Range: 2-5 Years
The Poky Little Puppy was a favorite book of mine when I was a child. This book is so sweet as it tells the story of this puppy’s first Christmas.
The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet
20. The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet by Deborah Hautzig
Age Range: 3-7 Years
This beautifully illustrated book tells the entire story of the Nutcracker, in a way even really young children can understand.
Humphrey’s First Christmas
21. Humphrey’s First Christmas by Carol Heyer
Age Range: 4 and up
Humphrey is a camel and this is the story of how he carried 3 wise men to see Jesus on the first Christmas.
The Berenstain Bears The Very First Christmas
22. The Berenstain Bears, The Very First Christmas by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Age Range: 4-8 Years
Can you tell how much I love the Berenstain Bears? Read about how brother and sister bear learn about the very first Christmas ever.
Clifford’s Christmas
23. Clifford’s Christmas by Norman Bridwell
Age Range: 3-5 Years
My kids grew up watching Clifford the Big Red Dog. Now children can have a book that tells a heartwarming story about this lovable dog.
The Nativity Story
24. The Nativity Story by Juliet David
Age Range: 3-5 Years
This book is beautifully illustrated. It tells the story of the First Christmas with simplicity.
Little Critter: Just A Snowman
25. Little Critter: Just a Snowman by Mercer Mayer
Age Range: 4-8 Years
Little Critter is super excited – school is canceled! But before he can build a snowman he has to help his sister get dressed and his dad shovel the walk. Will he ever get to build his snowman?
The Animals’ Christmas Eve
26. The Animals’ Christmas Eve by Gale Wiersum
Age Range: 2-5 Years
What was the First Christmas like for the animals in the stable? Read this poetic book from the point of view of the lambs and horses who had a front-row seat.
The Christmas Party
27. The Christmas Party (Disney Frozen) by Andrea Posner-Sanchez
Age Range: 4-6 Years
If your kids love Frozen, they will really enjoy this book. Elsa is preparing the castle for a Christmas party.
Santa’s Toy Shop
28. Santa’s Toy Shop by Al Dempster
Age Range: 2-5 Years
This book was first printed in 1932! It’s been a classic Christmas book for kids ever since.
Jingle Bells
29. Jingle Bells by Kathleen N. Daly
Age Range: 2-5 Years
The bear family takes village animals on a spin in Santa’s sleigh in this hilarious book.
The Night Before Christmas
30. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore
Age Range: All ages
This is the classic poem you know and love. It should be a staple in every home. We read it every Christmas Eve.
All of these books make fantastic gifts for kids. Most of the Christmas books for kids on this list are best for kids age 4-8 years old, but older kids can enjoy them too.
What are your thoughts on the best Christmas books for kids under $5?
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