Books like The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas
Award winning
Emily Brown and Father Christmas
Cressida Cowell, 2018
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure with Emily and Father Christmas.
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Encourages empathy and problem-solving skills.
Ideal for cozy, shared family reading moments.

Emily Brown and Father Christmas
Cressida Cowell, 2018
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through storytelling and drawing.
Builds confidence with relatable, problem-solving characters.
Encourages teamwork and collaborative play.
Supports linguistic and artistic development.

Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Santa's Sleigh (Christmas Acetate Window Board Books)
Gill Davies, 1997
14 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Interactive acetate windows foster curiosity and exploration.
Christmas theme encourages festive family reading sessions.
Builds visual recognition and cognitive skills.

Santa's Sleigh (Christmas Acetate Window Board Books)
Gill Davies, 1997
Award winning
The Enchanted Wood Collection: Three Exciting Stories in One
Enid Blyton, 2020
123 pages
Why to read
Rich, imaginative adventures enhance creative thinking.
Relatable characters foster emotional development.
Encourages problem-solving and teamwork.
Fun, engaging narrative boosts reading interest.

The Enchanted Wood Collection: Three Exciting Stories in One
Enid Blyton, 2020
Award winning
Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays
Elise Primavera, 1999
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family bonds and festive traditions.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play in children.
Teaches the value of kindness and generosity.
Ideal holiday read for shared family enjoyment.

Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays
Elise Primavera, 1999
Award winning
How Santa Lost His Job
Stephen Krensky, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Humorous take on modernizing Santa’s delivery methods.
Highlights teamwork, perseverance, and adaptation skills.
Encourages curiosity in how everyday systems work.
Engaging story, perfect for family reading time.

How Santa Lost His Job
Stephen Krensky, 2001
Award winning
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.

A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
Award winning
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey, 2023
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging humor captivates young readers.
Fosters creativity and imaginative play.
Encourages positive values like friendship and bravery.
Ideal for boosting early reading skills.
