Looking for the perfect book to get kids into the holiday spirit? Here are our top picks this Christmas.
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Christmas Jumper Day
It’s Christmas Jumper Day at playgroup but Peppa and George’s Christmas jumpers from last year don’t fit! Will Daddy Pig be able to save the day?
When Peppa tells Daddy Pig that it’s Christmas Jumper Day at playgroup tomorrow, they all rush to the loft to find the Christmas box . . . but their jumpers from last year don’t fit anymore. Will Daddy Pig be able to save the day?
Spot’s First Christmas – Eric Hill
Celebrate Christmas with Spot in this new edition of the classic board lift-the-flap book with foil jacket.
Spot finds out about Christmas trees, carol-singers and presents from Father Christmas. This classic lift-the-flap tale by Eric Hill is reissued in the popular board book format with a new foil cover and re-originated art throughout.
I’m Ready for Christmas – Jedda Robaard
The I’m Ready books celebrate the exciting milestones and events in your child’s life.
I’m getting ready for my favourite day of the year . . .
This delightful story captures the magic of the festive season and summer holidays.
The I’m Ready series is a collection of fun, bright board books about exciting milestones and events in many children’s lives. These gorgeous board books are designed as handy explainers for children that parents can trust, with a look the whole family will love.
The I’m Ready series serves as a stepping stone between first concept books (numbers, alphabet, colours, animals, etc) and longer narrative picture books. They are ideal for children ages 3 to 4.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Christmas Eve – Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends stay awake for a special visitor in this beautiful new lift-the-flap story – perfect for Christmas!
In this brand new lift-the-flap story, set on a silent, snowy Christmas Eve, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is hoping for a very special visitor.
Lift-the-flap on every page to discover who’s at home. Could it be Father Christmas?
Slinky Malinki’s Christmas Crackers – Lynley Dodd
Who keeps dismantling the Christmas tree and hiding the ornaments? Is that rapscallion cat Slinky Malinki up to his old tricks again?
Sneaky Slinky Malinki creates mayhem with the Christmas tree in this mischievous story from Lynley Dodd’s bestselling Hairy Maclary and Friends series.
Christmas was coming.
Out came the tree,
dressed up in finery,
splendid to see.
Trinkets and tinsel
with baubles and bows,
a mouse with a hat
and a very red
nose.
It’s Christmas in Slinky Malinki’s house and the rapscallion, mischievous cat is most curious about the Christmas tree. With its reindeer, ribbons, baubles and bells, it’s too tempting a treat for Slinky not to investigate. So Slinky Malinki, with mischievous glee, creeps out from the shadows to climb up the tree . . .
A Pukeko In a Ponga Tree + CD – Ihaka Kingi
A wonderful New Zealand adaption of the popular song The Twelve Days of Christmas.
A wonderful New Zealand adaption of the popular song The Twelve Days of Christmas.
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a pukeko in a ponga tree.
Includes an audio CD of the song so you can sing along!
Bursting with colour, Baby Touch brings a new, interactive board book to brighten up early learning.
Baby Touch: First Christmas is part of Ladybird’s best-selling Baby Touch series, designed to help stimulate a baby’s senses from birth. Encouraging interaction and play, the Baby Touch books are lots of fun for the very youngest babies, as well as toddlers.
Baby Touch: First Christmas is a bold, bright board book perfect for little hands to explore during their very first festive season! With a touch-and-feel on every double page, it helps to stimulate your baby’s senses as well as teaching first words.
A Christmas Wish – Beatrix Potter
A gentle Christmassy tale based around the world of Peter Rabbit and his friends.
It’s Christmas Eve and Peter Rabbit and his sisters are excited, but Peter is worried too. They have all wished for a special present but Peter can’t sleep, and he knows Father Christmas won’t visit if he’s still awake. As the hours drag by anxious Peter hears a little creak here, and a little bump there, so now he’s even less likely to fall asleep. Poor Peter. Will his Christmas wish ever come true?
This is the second title in a new series of stories for the very young set in Peter Rabbit’s world. The simple tales mirror important early experiences and emotions of young children through the eyes of Beatrix Potter’s most well-loved characters, while Eleanor Taylor’s illustrations are filled with charm, warmth and humour.
Happy Christmas from The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Eric Carle
This beautiful little gift book from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say ‘Happy Christmas!’
Christmas is . . . sharing with others . . . giving gifts with love . . . enjoying the magic of the season . . .
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of Christmas and all the ways to wish the ones you love a wonderful holiday. This delightful little book features Eric Carle’s bright and distinctive artwork of favourite things, from sparkling stars and snowy scenes, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance
alongside each one. The perfect gift for Christmas!
