Best Christmas Novels

Best Christmas Novels 2019 - Heartwarming Christmas Novels that will make your Christmas even more beautiful

The 5 most magical Christmas Books for children and the whole family

Christmas is nearly here! And it’s time for the entire family to come together and celebrate the wonderful spirit of Christmas. Reading a beautiful and magical Christmas book is such a great thing to do, whether together as a family or to immerse yourself in Christmas wonder.

These books tell beautiful Christmas stories, and will make beautiful Christmas gifts too. Each one is a great read for children and even for adults.

1. The Polar Express - Journey to the North Pole by Ellen Weiss

Based on the well- known film with Tom Hanks in the lead, The Polar Express - Journey to the North Pole is a thrilling story that takes place on Christmas Eve. A book that is written by E. Weiss, it is ideal for children 9 years and up.

This is an exciting story of a little boy’s trip to the North Pole. He wakes up on Christmas Eve to some loud sounds. When he looks out of the window he sees something great: a gigantic steam train. The wonderful train conductor asks him to hop on. And the boy sets off on the greatest adventure of his life!

As the train rushes toward the North Pole, where Santa Claus lives, the boy makes friends with other children in the train. After a super exciting journey in which they have to go through many dangerous situations, The Polar Express finally arrives at its destination: North Pole City. What they find there is something else altogether, and you have to read the book to know all about it. A heart warming book that everyone will enjoy reading.

2. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

This all time Christmas classic is also the ultimate Christmas gift! This children’s version of the book by Charles Dickens, is made even more beautiful with its wonderful illustrations. Top children's illustrator Christian Birmingham has really done something magical with his work for this book. And as you all know this is the true Christmas classic about right and wrong. This wonderful children’s edition is for all ages from 9 years upwards.

Though most of us know the story by heart, it is about a mean old miser Ebeneezer Scrooge. A stingy unpleasant man who care about no one, Scrooge wants to have nothing to do with Christmas. The ghost of his long-dead partner, Jacob Marley, visits him and tells him that three other ghosts will visit him. The first Ghost of Christmas Past, shows Scrooge what was, the second Ghost of Christmas Present, shows him what is, and the third Ghost of Christmas Yet to Be, show him what may be. This completely transforms Scrooge, and changes his life and that of others around him.

3. The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann

This wonderful tale has enchanted readers for almost two hundred years. It has inspired artists and composers and has become a classic Christmas ballet. Various stage and other renditions of this book has been delighting audiences all around the world.

It is the story of a girl Clara, who finds a nutcracker under the Christmas tree. And from there unwraps the tale of a mice army, secrets and most of all love and friendship. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak this children’s edition has made it to the ten best illustrated children’s books of the New York times Book Review. This edition is ideal to be read out and show to younger children, and can be read by children 8 and above.

4. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore

A beautifully illustrated version of Clement Moore's classic The Night Before Christmas, that was written in 1822. This special children's story, is filled with good cheer, festive celebrations and the magical enchantment of Santa Claus. The text is in rhyme and is highly recommended to read aloud on Christmas Eve!

The book is all about what happens on the night before Christmas. How the fairies work hard to get everything ready, how Santa Claus arrive with his reindeer and sledge. Illustrated by the gifted Angela Barrett, each detailed illustration brings alive the nostalgic, snow-covered world of Christmas Eve. Everything sparkles and shines, and this book will be cherished as an integral part of Christmas, and read and re read every year. Truly, every family need to own a copy of the ‘The Night Before Christmas’, and this edition with the beautiful work of Angela Barrett is quite perfect.

5. A Very Merry Christmas by Geronimo Stilton

This Geronimo Stilton book is all about the wonders of Christmas in New York. A very easy to read and enjoyable book, that has lots of funny illustrations to support the easy writing. Even within the text you will find many interesting effects with colors, fonts and doodles. A Very Merry Christmas is a great read for children between age 7 and 9, and can even be enjoyable for little ones still learning to read.

In this book Grandpa William Shortpaws takes the whole Stilton family to a friend of lives in New York. But on the way to the ‘Big Apple’ so many mishaps and funny things happen. Things that only Geronimo Stilton can mange to do. The fun begins right away and it only gets better. So much confusion and so man laughs follow, that children will not be able to put this lovely Christmas book down.