Storytime Books - Christmas

"The Story of Santa Claus" is a delightful story about a young man who lives in his little wooden house and loves to make children happy by making them toys. Claus likes to carry his sack full of dolls, drums, horns, and wooden animals, and walk to the village passing out toys to children along the way. When winter comes, Claus is not able to walk to the village anymore. One day Claus meets magic deer that encourage him to make a sleigh so they can pull him across the snow into the nearby town. When Claus arrives in the village everyone is sleeping. So the deer carry Claus, and the sleigh, to the rooftop so Claus can climb down the chimney to deliver presents. And so it continues that on every Christmas Eve, with a sack full of toys, and reindeer to pull his sleigh, Santa Claus delivers presents to every little girl and boy.

First published in 1823,'Twas The Night Before Christmas, written by Clement Clarke Moore has delighted children and families for generations. This nostalgic, rhyming poem eloquently describes Santa Claus and how he delivers presents to sleeping children while their father awakes to hear clattering on the lawn. The artful way Mr. Moore describes Santa…His eyes-how they twinkled! His dimples-how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!... makes this story come alive to young and old alike. Coupled with traditional art, this story is sure to be a family favorite each and every Christmas.

First published in 1823,'Twas The Night Before Christmas, written by Clement Clarke Moore has delighted children and families for generations. This nostalgic, rhyming poem eloquently describes Santa Claus and how he delivers presents to sleeping children while their father awakes to hear clattering on the lawn. The artful way Mr. Moore describes Santa…His eyes-how they twinkled! His dimples-how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!... makes this story come alive to young and old alike. Coupled with traditional art, this story is sure to be a family favorite each and every Christmas.

When the Littlest Angel sits on clouds with her family, they explain that on Christmas Eve all of the angels give the world something special for Christmas. Her sister Angelina gives the gift of music. Her cousin Dawn gives the gift of Christmas lights. Fiona gives holiday treats, and Olivia gives the world evergreens. But what will the Littlest Angel give? Find out what happens when the Littlest Angel somersaults off her cloud…down to Earth and meets Michael, a little boy who is also looking to give a special gift.

Classic Christmas songs are sung by children, for children in this festive holiday book perfect for young singers. From the fun arrangement of "Jingle Bells," to the traditional sweet-sound "Silent Night," children will enjoy singing along to these traditional Christmas songs. Enchanting art features forest animals celebrating each song's theme. "My First Book Of Christmas Carols," is sure to become a family favorite as children end with an acapella version of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas."

When a little fir tree is taken to be sold in the city along with other tall trees, plants, and shrubs, it becomes sad. But a young couple has special plans for choosing a Christmas tree that their family will treasure for years and years. Find out how the littlest fir tree becomes a Christmas tree forever in this heartwarming story about family, love, and Christmas tradition.

When Little Bear wakes up after sleeping through winter, he listens while all of his friends tell stories about Christmas. Little Bear doesn't know what Christmas is all about, but learns about trees being decorated with popcorn and lights, and how Santa Claus delivers presents for all of the animals in the forest. Little Bear's mommy explains that Christmas comes in the wintertime when they are asleep, so they aren't able to celebrate this special holiday. This news makes Little Bear very sad. Find out what happens the following year when Little Bear's friends decide to wake him up for Christmas.

When Little Bear wakes up after sleeping through winter, he listens while all of his friends tell stories about Christmas. Little Bear doesn't know what Christmas is all about, but learns about trees being decorated with popcorn and lights, and how Santa Claus delivers presents for all of the animals in the forest. Little Bear's mommy explains that Christmas comes in the wintertime when they are asleep, so they aren't able to celebrate this special holiday. This news makes Little Bear very sad. Find out what happens the following year when Little Bear's friends decide to wake him up for Christmas.

This traditional English Christmas carol was first published in 1780 and still delights children and families today. Each new verse builds upon the last, making this cumulative poem fun for young learners to chant along with, and count each of the twelve days of creative gifts given by "my true love." As each verse ends with "…and a partridge in a pear tree," children will become familiar with the words and easily remember this engaging poem.

This traditional English Christmas carol was first published in 1780 and still delights children and families today. Each new verse builds upon the last, making this cumulative poem fun for young learners to chant along with, and count each of the twelve days of creative gifts given by "my true love." As each verse ends with "…and a partridge in a pear tree," children will become familiar with the words and easily remember this engaging poem.

As the mouse children watch the farmer cut down a big tree for Christmas, they ask their mother if they could have a tree to decorate, too. When Mother Mouse says that mice are too small to have Christmas trees, the little ones are disappointed. With the help from the farmer, a fox, a rabbit, and a blue bird, Mother Mouse surprises her children with the perfect-sized Christmas tree.

In this precious rhyming story, a little boy reflects on spending Christmas each year with his Grandma. From making decorations together for the Christmas tree, to drinking hot chocolate and staying up late talking by the fireplace; the little boy and his Grandma make sweet memories. When it's time to leave, and Grandma becomes teary-eyed, the little boy ensures her that she's the best part of Christmas. "So whenever my face feels the first flakes of snow, wherever I am, it's to Grandma's I go. Where it's always been Christmas, and always will be, for Christmas at Grandma's is Christmas to me."

It was Christmas Eve, and all of the elves and Santa Claus were excited to get all of the toys ready to deliver to children around the world. But, Santa had one last chore to do. He wanted to give little presents to all of the animals in the forest, including Barney Bear who was asleep in his cave. When Santa quietly places Barney's present next to his nose, Barney snores like thunder and a mountain of snow crashes to the ground and covers the entrance to the cave. How will the elves get Santa out of the cave in time for Christmas? Find out what happens when the elves decide to ask Eli, Santa's very first helper, and wisest elf for help.

Johnny is excited that it is snowing outside and all of the yards are covered with cold, crisp snow-the perfect kind of snow to build a snowman! After Johnny neatly stacks one huge snowball on top of the other, he runs inside to find the perfect outfit to dress up his new friend. Children will delight when the snowman becomes a pirate, a clown, and even a regular snowman, as all Johnny's friends help play "dress-up". But as the weather gets warmer, Mr. Snowman gets smaller and smaller, and Johnny gets sadder and sadder. Find out how Johnny's mother helps Johnny remember his favorite friend until winter comes again next year.