Christmas is right around the corner! If you are in the market for last minute stocking stuffers, check out these fun Christmas board books. They’re perfect for the little readers on your list! (Also check out this list of board books from last year for even more options!)

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Celebrate your way through the alphabet!

S is for Santa: A Christmas Alphabet by Greg Paprocki is a beautifully illustrated board book which assigns Christmas traditions and symbols to each letter of the alphabet. The fantastic illustrations use a nostalgic style that will speak to parents, while kids will enjoy all the wonderful signs of the Christmas season.

Is It Christmas Yet? by Jane Chapman is a cute board book which touches on the excitement in the build up to Christmas. Like most little kids, Teddy is really excited for Christmas, so he tries to help Big Bear get ready. The adorable illustration style will be familiar to fans of Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On series.

Bob by Sandra Boynton is a collection of sweet rhyming poems about Christmas, accompanied by cute illustrations in Boynton’s signature style. The colorful tabs on the book mark the different stories, making it easy for kids to find their favorites.

Ten on the Sled was written by Kim Norman and illustrated by Liza Woodruff. Join a group of woodland animals as they jump on Caribou’s sled. As they slip and slide down the hill, they fall off one at a time, until just one is left. The colorful illustrations and fun characters will entertain kids and they will also appreciate the sweet ending.

Merry Christmas Stinky Face was written by Lisa McCourt and illustrated by Cyd Moore. Stinky Face returns with more questions for his Mama, and she has just the answers to reassure him that Christmas will be wonderful!

Hoping for a white Christmas?

The Very Snowy Christmas was written by Diana Hendry and illustrated by Jane Chapman. When Little Mouse goes out to gather some holly for Christmas decorations, it starts to snow and he gets worried that the sky is coming apart. As the snow falls, he rushes home and is scared of all the new sights around him. But Big Mouse is there to comfort him and show him all the fun that snow can bring to Christmas! The adorable illustrations and sweet story make this a winner for the first snowfall.

Curious George Christmas Countdown by H.A. Rey and Tish Rabe is a tabbed board book full of fun poems about preparing for Christmas. The colorful illustrations show the adorable monkey participating in lots of Christmas traditions.

My First Christmas by Tomie dePaola introduces babies and toddlers to the symbols of the Christmas season through simple text and his signature illustration style.

Waiting for Christmas can be so hard!

Merry Christmas Ollie! by Olivier Dunrea shows Ollie, Gossie and all of their friends as they wait for Father Christmas Goose to appear. Will they be able to wait up long enough to see him? The easy text is accompanied by simple illustrations of the adorable little characters.

Santa Duck by David Milgrim tells the story of Nicholas Duck, a little duck who loves Christmas. When a Santa hat appears on his doorstep, he decides to try it on and his friends all start sharing their Christmas wishes with him. This cute story is accompanied by colorful illustrations of the funny characters that are sure to delight little readers.

After all, it’s about Love!

The Spirit of Christmas by Nancy Tillman is another wonderful addition to her collection of beautiful books sharing love with the world. The sweet message that love is at the center of Christmas is told through rhyming text and accompanied by her beautiful illustrations showcasing all the sights and symbols of the season. This may make you tear up while sharing it with your kids (her books always get me!), but you will enjoy sharing the important message with your kids for years to come.

What are your family’s favorite Christmas board books? Share in the comments below!

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