Where do you start trying to pick the best of Christmas books for young children? By asking the experts. We contacted some early years consultants and three of London’s specialist bookshops for some recommendations, and here are there suggestions, old and new, along with some other firm favourites.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS
Preparing for Christmas is a theme of so many children’s books, but a favourite is Olivia Helps with Christmas by Ian Falconer. Firmly into the Christmas spirit, Olivia sees there are presents to wrap, ornaments to hang on the tree, snowpigs to build? and mischief and mayhem to be had?
Judith Kerr’s cat escapes to the roof in Mog’s Christmas as preparations get under way and the house fills with new noises and smells. But she returns with an unexpected bump!
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