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30 Best Christmas Books for Kids Under $5

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.

30 of the Best Christmas Books for Kids Under $5

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

The 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

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

The biggest snowman ever book for kids

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

The Littlest Elf Book

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

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

The Christmas Story Golden Book

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

More Holiday Book Ideas

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