Nostalgic Holiday Reads
Settle in to read these holiday classics with your family and reminisce about the holiday spirit of your childhood.
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas tree is beautiful but too big for his parlor, so he has the butler chop off the top. Follow along in this heartwarming tale that encourages the spirit of giving, a mindset of conservation, and spreads plenty of holiday cheer. Ages 3-7. $11.69, Amazon.
A Little House Christmas Treasury: Festive Holiday Stories
This collection of classics takes us back to our days with Laura Ingalls Wilder on the prairie. In each chapter, Laura is a little older, and the stories encourage gratitude in young readers. Wonderful to read aloud together or for independent readers on their own. Ages 8-12. $11.99, Amazon.
The Polar Express
Follow the journey of a special group of children selected for a Christmas Eve train trip to the North Pole. There’s adventure, kindness, love, and humor all wrapped up in this beautiful holiday story that always withstands the test of time. Ages 2 and up. Feel the magic and believe. $21.99, Amazon.
Bear Stays Up for Christmas
Bear is sleepy and ready for his long winter nap, but his friends have other plans. They do everything they can to keep him awake to enjoy Christmas together. Bear stays awake and learns that giving is one of the best gifts of all. Ages 2-5. $9.99, Amazon.
The Night Before Christmas
Written in poetic form, this enchanting story has been delighting families for generations. As the world settles into sleep on Christmas Eve, one family member is awakened by the sound of something on his roof. A great clatter that brings Santa Claus to life through award-winning illustrations and beautiful prose. Ages 1 and up. $19.99, Amazon.
Mouse’s Christmas Gift
The Parson is sick but it’s Christmas Eve! Who will help spread the Christmas spirit if the usual Christmas Eve service is canceled? Mouse bravely takes on the role of preparing the nativity and setting a small candle in the window to help villagers know that Christmas is still coming. Even the smallest creature can make a big difference and celebrate caring for others during Christmas. Ages 3-9. $17.99, Amazon.
The Very Snowy Christmas
Little Mouse and Big Mouse are preparing for Christmas when they realize there’s no holly! Little Mouse sets out to find some, and along the way, little white flakes start to fall from the sky. Little Mouse gets lost and a little confused with all the white stuff floating down, but Big Mouse helps him. A jolly book with a search for holly that turns into a snow day. Ages 1-5 years. $6.99, Amazon.
The Nutcracker
The beloved ballet comes to life in this Little Golden book with all new illustrations. When Clara receives a magical nutcracker on Christmas Eve, she embarks on a journey to the land of sweets, ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy, to celebrate their victory. Ages 2 and up. $5.99, Amazon.
