The 27 Best New Holiday Books For Children

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There's nothing better than snuggling up with your kiddos in warm pajamas with a mug of hot cocoa and a holiday book on a cold night. This year, there are a ton of new holiday books that we think should find their way to your little's bookshelf for a holiday season full of non-stop reading fun — especially if you have a Home Alone, Frozen, or Paw Patrol lover in your house.

Read through to see 27 of our picks from this year's releases.

01
Home Alone

Home Alone

Twenty-five years later and this movie is still a classic! Now the epic Christmas story starring Kevin McCallister and the Wet Bandits is brought to life in an illustrated storybook form ($11, originally $19) that your kids will love just as much as they do the movie.

02
All I Want For Christmas Is You

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Bring the famous Christmas tune to life this holiday season with Mariah Carey's new children's book ($14, $18).

03
Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein

Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein

All Rachel Rosenstein wants for Hanukkah is Christmas in this adorable story ($12, originally $18).

04
Frozen Olaf's Night Before Christmas

Frozen Olaf's Night Before Christmas

Frozen fans rejoice! This Christmas story ($10, originally $13) featuring Olaf comes with an audio CD version voiced by Olaf himself!

05
The Magic Gingerbread House

The Magic Gingerbread House

Covering topics from deployed parents to believing in things you can't see, this story ($16, originally $20) will give littles hope through the magic of Christmas.

06
Eloise at Christmastime

Eloise at Christmastime

Though Eloise isn't a day over six, Kay Thompson is celebrating 60 years of Eloise with this sweet Christmas story ($17, originally $20).

08
The Tree

The Tree

This full-color picture book ($13) follows a rabbit, chick, and mouse who discover the magic of Christmas through a discarded Christmas tree.

09
Sofia the First: Sofia's First Christmas

Sofia the First: Sofia's First Christmas

Sofia gets to celebrate Christmas for the very first time in this sweet story ($8).

10
How to Catch Santa

How to Catch Santa

Written in a hilarious "how to" style, kiddos can learn how to catch Santa with this new release ($11, originally $18).

11
The Pups Save Christmas!

The Pups Save Christmas!

Chase, Zuma, Rocky, and the rest of the Paw Patrol save the day in Adventure Bay as usual in this picture book ($8, originally $10), but this time, it's Christmas Day!

12
Christmas to Color

Christmas to Color

Enjoy a therapeutic coloring session with your kiddo using this coloring book ($12, originally $16) while drinking some hot cocoa.

13
Caillou Waits for Santa

Caillou Waits for Santa

Featuring one of your kid's favorite animated TV stars, this book ($8, originally $10) also comes with a Caillou advent calendar to keep track of the countdown to Christmas.

15
'Twas the Night Before Christmas

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

This version ($12, originally $17) of the beloved tale reimagines the original story with a fresh perspective.

16
The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Author An Leysen reimagines the famous Christmas story with this beautiful illustrated book ($15, originally $19).

17
Santa's Big Night

Santa's Big Night

Kiddos can learn how Santa gets ready to fly on Christmas Eve in this storybook ($1 on Kindle).

18
The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas

The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas

Teach your kiddo about belonging to a community of helpers with this story ($12, originally $17) of a gingerbread cookie who will stop at nothing to deliver a sweet holiday gift.

19
I'm Not Santa!

I'm Not Santa!

This hilarious Christmas tale ($5, originally $7) will crack you and your kids up!

20
The Tannenbaum Tailors and the Secret Snowball (Volume 1)

The Tannenbaum Tailors and the Secret Snowball (Volume 1)

This chapter book ($10) about elves saving the Christmas spirit is sure to keep your older reader busy this season.

22
The Purple Teddy Bear

The Purple Teddy Bear

In this book ($17), kids will learn about self-love and celebrating differences.

23
If Santa Rode a Dinosaur

If Santa Rode a Dinosaur

This rhyming tale ($12) asks a very important question: what if Santa rode a dinosaur instead of a sleigh with reindeer on Christmas Eve?

24
Mrs. Claus's Night Before Christmas

Mrs. Claus's Night Before Christmas

Everyone knows what Santa Claus does on his big night, but what about Mrs. Claus? This storybook ($9) gives a sneak peek into what the North Pole looks like after Santa leaves on Christmas Eve.

25
The Night Santa Got Lost: How NORAD Saved Christmas

The Night Santa Got Lost: How NORAD Saved Christmas

When Santa Claus gets lost, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has to help him find the way in this cute story ($14, originally $17).

26
Merry Christmas, Mr. Mouse

Merry Christmas, Mr. Mouse

This story ($14, originally $18) of the Mouse family's first Christmas is a sweet rhyming tale that your kids will want to read over and over.

27
The Itsy Bitsy Snowman

The Itsy Bitsy Snowman

Read this rhyming tale ($4, originally $6) to the tune of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," to give your kiddo's favorite nursery rhyme a Winter spin.