Books like Waiting for Santa
Award winning
The Elf on the Shelf: Night Before Christmas
Chanda A Bell, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Festive and engaging Christmas Eve adventure.
Enhances emotional connection to holiday traditions.
Supports reading comprehension and vocabulary growth.
Ideal for parent-child festive reading time.

The Elf on the Shelf: Night Before Christmas
Chanda A Bell, 2023
Award winning
Magic in the Mountains: A Christmas Adventure
T.E. Milburn, 2023
175 pages
Why to read
Festive, adventurous story sparks holiday excitement.
Characters exhibit teamwork, resilience, and compassion.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Magic in the Mountains: A Christmas Adventure
T.E. Milburn, 2023
Who's Getting Ready for Christmas?
A. J. Wood, 1993
19 pages
Why to read
Festive tale ignites excitement for holiday traditions.
Illustrations spark creativity and visual engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse Christmas preparations.
Strengthens family bonds through shared reading.

Who's Getting Ready for Christmas?
A. J. Wood, 1993
Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa
Nick Bruel, 2020
Why to read
Engaging and fun storyline that captures the holiday spirit.
Teaches important values such as friendship and perseverance.
Vibrant illustrations that keep children entertained.
Perfect for a holiday read-aloud with family.

Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa
Nick Bruel, 2020
Award winning
It's Laugh O'Clock Joke Book: Christmas Edition: A Fun and Interactive Christmas Game Joke Book for Kids and Family (Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Kids) (Fun Christmas Books For Kids)
Riddleland, 2021
100 pages
Why to read
Interactive, festive-themed jokes enhance family bonding.
Boosts children's linguistic and cognitive abilities.
Perfect stocking stuffer, sparking joy and laughter.
Encourages reading fluency and comprehension in young readers.

It's Laugh O'Clock Joke Book: Christmas Edition: A Fun and Interactive Christmas Game Joke Book for Kids and Family (Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Kids) (Fun Christmas Books For Kids)
Riddleland, 2021
Santa's Playhouse
Kate Merritt, 2004
8 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and joy with a magical Christmas setting.
Encourages empathy through Santa's problem-solving adventures.
Supports language skills with engaging, easy-to-follow narratives.
Ideal for shared reading during the holiday season.

Santa's Playhouse
Kate Merritt, 2004
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity through engaging, colorful illustrations.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration among characters.
Supports development of reading and interpretative skills.
Reassures young readers to pursue their creative passions.

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
The Very Merry Poop Christmas
Samantha Berger, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Hilarious, festive story that captivates young readers.
Enhances vocabulary with playful, age-appropriate language.
Encourages creativity through whimsical, engaging narratives.
Fosters joy of reading with relatable, humorous content.
