Wrap 24 picture books, number them, and unwrap one every night in December for the coziest countdown ever. I mixed the classics we all grew up with, a few laugh-out-loud ones, snowy bedtime reads, and gentle faith-filled stories about the real reason...
Sections
5
Classics
Funny Ones
Cozy Winter
Faith & Heart
Advent Supplies
Classics
No December is complete without the Grinch. It's a perfect night-one book to kick off the countdown.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Save this one for Christmas Eve, with pajamas and hot cocoa required. The illustrations still give me chills.
The Polar Express
Jan Brett's borders are so fun to pore over, and little ones love guessing who squeezes in next.
The Mitten
This is a gentle classic about a snow day, which is the closest my Arizona kids get to one!
The Snowy Day
It has real little letters and cards to pull out of envelopes. Kids would love opening every single one.
The Jolly Christmas Postman
A rhyming chain-reaction story about one tree top that keeps getting passed along. It's sweet, clever, and short enough for busy nights.
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Funny Ones
The How to Catch books are pure kid comedy, and this one pairs perfectly with elf-on-the-shelf season.
How to Catch an Elf
Grumpy Bruce mistaken for Santa is my kind of humor. It's a read-aloud the grown-ups will enjoy too.
Santa Bruce
The Crayons are back with letters, games, and pull-outs tucked inside. It's interactive fun for older kids.
The Crayons' Christmas
The Gingerbread Man delivers thank-yous around town, so there's a giving lesson baked right in. Pair it with a cookie-baking night!
The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas
Every kid who has melted down waiting for Christmas will relate to Llama Llama. It's a sweet reminder of what matters most.
Llama Llama Holiday Drama
Pig the Pug learns a (hilarious) lesson about greed at Christmas. It's a sneaky message wrapped in giggles.
Pig the Elf
Cozy Winter
Bear's friends help him stay awake for Christmas. It's a cozy rhyming bedtime read for the littlest listeners.
Bear Stays Up for Christmas
A quiet, magical winter walk under the moon. It's perfect for a calm-down night in a busy month.
Owl Moon
What do snowmen do at night? Kids love hunting for the hidden pictures in the illustrations.
Snowmen at Night
A brave little reindeer's origin story with gorgeous, glowy art. It's an instant new favorite for reindeer-crazy kids.
Dasher
Two cardinals separated and reunited at the Rockefeller Center tree. It's a tearjerker in the best way.
Red and Lulu
It's a counting book with lights that actually twinkle on the last page. It's perfect for the youngest in the family.
Little Blue Truck's Christmas
Faith & Heart
The candy cane story, with the J for Jesus and the stripes, makes a sweet family devotional. Hand out candy canes when you read it.
The Legend of the Candy Cane
A little lamb who feels left out finds his place at the manger. It's a beautiful message that everyone has a purpose.
The Crippled Lamb
Animals make room in the stable, one by one, until the Holy Family arrives. It's so gentle and warm for little ones.
Room for a Little One
A grieving woodcarver, a nativity set, and a little boy who softens his heart. Have tissues ready.
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
A simple nativity rhyme in board-book form. It's a sweet Christmas Eve pick for the littlest siblings.
Who is Coming to Our House?
Tomie dePaola's Mexican legend about giving what you have. It's a lovely one to read before setting out the poinsettias.
The Legend of the Poinsettia
Advent Supplies
You get 50 peel-and-stick kraft tags for $3, so just write 1–24 and stick them on the wrapped books. Ruthlessly efficient advent, done.
50ct Christmas Peel and Stick Gift Tags Red/Brown Kraft - Wondershop™
