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HomeschoolChristian's
Christmas Section

Christmas Books

Christmas books are another staple for the holiday season! Here is a list of HomeschoolChristian members' favorite Christmas reading. The links take you to Amazon, where you can read summaries of the book.

The Christmas Around the World series contains many titles. Several are listed below.

Books by Alta Halverson

Max Lucado books

  • An Angel's Story - A beautiful version of the Christmas story told through the eyes of the angel Gabriel.
  • The Crippled Lamb - A little lamb who has always felt left out as a result of his limp finds his true worth when he is called upon to keep baby Jesus warm in the stable.
  • The Christmas Candle An enjoyable tale of an angel visitation in a small town.
  • Alabaster's Song A tree-topper angel comes to life to tell a little boy about Christmas in this beautiful book.

A Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt.
A wonderful story about three trees that each grew up to serve Christ in some way.
The Gift of the Magi
The well-known Christmas story by a famous author; O. Henry.
The Life of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum.
A very interesting and slightly old-fashioned re-telling of the Christmas story.
If You're Missing Baby Jesus by Jean Gietzen.
A nice story that conveys the real meaning of Christmas.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson.
A cute fictional tale about a crazy Christmas pageant.
The Very First Christmas by Paul Maier.
A beautifully illustrated story.
Miracle In a Shoebox by Franklin Graham.
The story of a family who shares the true meaning of Christmas with a family overseas. Made possible through a special project called Operation Christmas Child.
Mary's First Christmas by Walter Wangerin.
A fresh story fresh spin on the Nativity story. Mary tells five-year-old Jesus the story of His birth.
Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg and James Bernardin.
A pious story about the origins of the candy cane.
Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski.
A woodcarver's broken and bitter heart warms to the spirit of the season, when he is approached by a widow who asks him to carve a new creche in time for Christmas-- and allow her young son to watch.

The Tiny Star by Art Ginolfi
A tiny star who feels insignificant is chosen by God for a special job. The story teaches children that they are special, that God can and will use them, and that even the smallest are important to God.
An Early American Christmas by Tomie DePaola
The inhabitants of a New England village never make much fuss about Christmas until a new family moves in and celebrates the holiday in a special way.
What Nick and Holly Found in Grandpa's Attic by Melody Carlson
In this book, treasures from an attic are used to explain the real meaning of Christmas.
The Christmas Pageant by Christy Heno.
An entertaining story of a wacked-out Christmas Pageant!!
Jotham's Journey
While this is actually an Advent book, with a section to read each night of Advent, it can also be read as a normal story-book. Great story of a boy during the time of Christ's birth!
When Joy Came by Pauline Palmer
The Christmas Donkey by Gillian McClure
An obstinate donkey undergoes a change of attitude when he is bought to carry pregnant Mary to the stable.
The Legend of the Christmas Rose by William Hooks
The little sister of the shepherds who went to see baby Jesus desperately wants to see the holy Baby. When she realizes she doesn't have a gift for Him and cries, an angel appears and gives her flowers. When baby Jesus sees the pretty flowers, He touches them and they turn pink. The beautiful illustrations make this picture book well-worth reading.
The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell
A cute story about a lovable cherub's gift to the Son of man.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Probably the best-known Christmas story ever; "Scrooge".
The Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke
A story of sacrifice and redemption that will move the heart.
Silver Packages by Cynthia Rylant
A beautifully told story about gift giving, and receiving. The story focuses on one little boy and the lessons life teach him.
The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree by Gloria Houston
It was Ruthie's family's turn to provide the Christmas tree, but her father is away in the war. How can they cut down the tree he picked out? Where is Papa and will he be home in time for Christmas? With no money, how can Ruthie be the Christmas Angel in the pageant?
The Lion in the Box by Marguerite De Angeli
Recently widowed, hardworking Mama tries to provide for her 5 small children, but must work odd hours. The older ones care for the younger and are trying to provide a Christmas for them from nothing. But one evening while Mama was at work, something incredible happens...
Silent Night: The Song and Its Story by Margaret Hodges
This is a beautiful picture book which tells the story of how one of the world's most loved Christmas carols came to be written. The story is sure to loved by children and adults and could easily become part of a family holiday reading tradition.

Barrington Bunny by Martin Bell