I look forward to my festive post each year, and this time I am sharing 22 Christmas books for 2022. It includes 14 new children’s books out this year and some of our family favourites published in recent years.
2021 Christmas Picture Books ~ #Reviews ~ @NosyCrow @MacmillanKidsUK @FaberChildrens @QuartoKids @crowehoho @Jesspauwels @TraceyCorderoy @StevenLenton
New Christmas picture books for 2021: Squirrel's Snowman by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler; Santa’s New Sleigh by Caroline Crowe and Jess Pauwels; Santa's Stolen Sleigh by Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton; The Toys’ Christmas by Claire Clément and Genevieve Godbout
Magical Books Perfect for Christmas Gifts ~ #Reviews ~ @QuartoKids @MacmillanKidsUK @NickSharratt1 @jessicasroux
Christmas is a magical time of year and so it seems only fitting to have a feature post on some truly magical illustrated fiction and traditional fairy tales.
How Winston Came Home for Christmas by Alex T Smith ~ #AdventBook #Review ~ @Alex_T_Smith @MacmillanKidsUK
Alex T Smith has created ingenious, creative advent calendars in the form of exquisite, illustrated books that will become a part of the family Christmas traditions for years to come.
Fabulous Festive Reads for Christmas ~ #PictureBooks #Reviews
a festive post featuring some incredible new Christmas illustrated books as well as some classics re-told
Little Bear and the Silver Star by Jane Hissey ~ #LittleBearBlogTour #Review ~ @janehissey @theSalariya
It’s Christmas Eve and the toys are getting the tree decorated, but they are missing the shining silver star that always goes on top.
Busy Reindeer by Campbell Books & Samantha Meredith ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @MacmillanKidsUK
This joyful rhyming board book follows the Christmas adventures of Ruby Reindeer who is helping Santa deliver Christmas presents.
How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T Smith ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @Alex_T_Smith @MacmillanKidsUK
How Winston Delivered Christmas is a creative advent calendar in the form of an exquisitely illustrated story book that will become a part of the family Christmas traditions for years to come.
Meerkat Christmas by Emily Gravett ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @TwoHootsBooks @MacmillanKidsUK
Sunny travels the globe in search of the perfect Christmas but no where feels quite right? Can he work out where the perfect Christmas is before it’s too late?
Good News! It’s Christmas! by Glenys Nellist & Lizzie Walkley ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @GlenysNellist
This rhyming board book is a fun and bright retelling of the Christmas story. Drawing on Luke 2:10-11, children see the Good News being spread far and wide.
The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland by Carys Bexington & Kate Hindley ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @hindleyillos @MacmillanKidsUK
This is a fabulous modern mash-up of The Night Before Christmas and Alice in Wonderland.
The Worst Christmas Ever by Kathleen Long Bostrom & Guy Porfirio ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @KathleenBostrom @guyporfirio @Flyaway_Books
Matthew is certain that this is going to be the worst Christmas ever. But his little sister, Lucy, is on the hunt for a miracle...
Oh, Christmas Tree! by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet ~ #PictureBook #Review ~ @suehendra @PaulLinnet @MacmillanKidsUK
Tree wants adventure and excitement this Christmas. But Bauble, Belle and Tinsel Snake are in no mood for Tree’s antics and will stop at nothing to have the perfect tree this Christmas. But can they learn to love Tree for who it is?
A Christmas Carol by Campbell Books & Jean Claude ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @MacmillanKidsUK
This wonderful push, pull and turn mechanisms really bring the story of Scrooge to life.
Christmas in 100 Words by QED & Sophie Beer ~ #BoardBook #Review ~ @QuartoKids @sophiebeerdraws
From star to chimney, snowman and carrots, this book is perfect for little ones wanting to spot all their favourite Christmassy things.