20 Best Books For Christmas Gifts (2023 Update)

Nestle your child all snug in bed with this classic personalized my night before christmas storybook. this beautifully illustrated children's book is sure to become a tradition your family will cherish every holiday. it's brought especially to you by our friends at international award-winning publisher chronicle books. inspired by the enduring magic of books, chronicle books publishes distinctive, high-quality gifts that are instantly recognizable for their creativity and spirit. celebrate life's memorable moments and customize chronicle’s acclaimed, best-selling kid's books and innovative products into one-of-a-kind keepsakes. delight your loved ones with a personalized gift that can be cherished for a lifetime. specify first name and gender (male or female). christmas book measures 9" x 9". 32 pages.

This sweet christmas picture book starring fletcher the fox is perfect for family sharing. the cozy pictures "evoke the sensory pleasures of the winter woods as well as the comforts of friendship and a close community," commented booklist. it's christmas eve, and the rabbits have moved to a new burrow. fletcher is excited about celebrating the holiday with them, until he realizes… santa claus won't know where to deliver their presents! but after a cozy night of caroling and blackberry pie, fletcher wakes to a snowy christmas morning full of wonderful surprises. get into the spirit of the christmas season with fletcher and friends!

From the bbc1 presenter and bestselling author of eat, the kitchen diaries and toast comes a new book featuring everything you need for the winter solstice. the christmas chronicles is the story of nigel slater's love for winter, the scent of fir and spruce, ghost stories read with a glass of sloe gin, and beeswax candles with shadows dancing on the ceiling. with recipes, decorations, fables and quick fireside suppers, nigel guides you through the essential preparations for christmas and the new year, with everything you need to enjoy the winter months.taking you from 1 november all the way to the end of january, the christmas chronicles covers everything from bonfire night, christmas and new year to epiphany. throughout the season, nigel offers over 100 recipes to see you through the build-up, the celebrations and the aftermath. here are much-loved classics such as goose and turkey (and making the most of the leftovers), mincemeat and the cake; recipes to make the cold months bearable, like ribsticker bread pudding with comté and taleggio, salt crust potatoes with blue cheese and goat's curd, and hot-smoked salmon, potatoes and dill; as well as bright flavours to welcome the new year, including pink grapefruit marmalade, pear and pickled radish salad and rye, linseed and treacle bread.packed with feasts, folktales, myths and memoir and all told in nigel's warm and intimate signature style, the christmas chronicles is the only book you'll ever need for winter.

This short, warm and profound book by well-known evangelist rico tice makes a compelling case for christianity and the hope that it provides.based on isaiah 9:6 (a passage often used in christmas services), readers will see how jesus – the mighty god, prince of peace, everlasting father and wonderful counsellor – is the ultimate gift as he delivers what they really want: hope, peace, purpose and guidance.this gospel presentation is ideal to give away at christmas. there is also a free video for you to download below for use in your

With twinkling humour and heartfelt christmas spirit, two friends find love in a town called wishing tree… until camryn neff can return to her real life in chicago, she's in wishing tree to care for her twin sisters. she's not looking for forever love, not here. but handsome hotelier jake crane is a temptation she can't resist, so she suggests they pair up for the season. no golden rings, no broken hearts. at his side, she sees her hometown through christmas-coloured eyes. the cheer is cheerier, the joy more joyful. she thought she had put her future on hold…but maybe her real life was here all along, waiting for her to come home.new in town, river best is charmed by wishing tree's homespun traditions and warmhearted people. when she's crowned snow queen, she's honoured but wary. dylan tucker, her king, seems like the stuff of sugarplum dreams, but she can't shake the feeling that he's hiding something big. as they perform their royal duties-tasting cookies, lighting trees – dylan's good humour and melty kisses draw her to the brink of love. but she can't let herself fall until she uncovers his secret, even if her lack of faith means losing him forever.

Couples edition – theres nothing like a game of pickup baseballwhere the pitcher throws you an orange to whack across the lawnto bring people closer together. this scrapbook offers 50 opportunities to make zany memories with loved ones while doing things youd never think of. pick a category, scratch off a hidden challenge, and complete whatever is revealed. like baking a cake together, except this time, blindfold the person with less baking experience while the other person can only read the instructions. choose from the couples, friends, or family editions and go crazy, you rascals. made in china.

Twas the night – the art and history of the classic christmas poem is the first cultural history to be published of the highly-celebrated poem a visit from st. nicholas, also known as twas the night before christmas. the artwork and literary references presented in this publication were selected to demonstrate the way in which "the poet of christmas eve" drew upon two centuries of winter cultural traditions and customs, as well as elements from the spiritual and secular sectors, in the creation of the work. dozens of vintage illustrations were carefully chosen for this publication from the thousands of editions published over years, along with examples of works by both commercial illustrators and fine artist who were drawn to the poem's enchanting imagery. over two hundred images are presented in the book including artwork by jessie willcox smith, n.c. wyeth, norman rockwell, andy warhol, n.c. wyeth, f.o.c. darley, and the incomparable thomas nast. in 2022 and 2023 the poem marks two bi-centennial milestones; first read aloud by clement clarke moore of new york on christmas eve 1822, with its print debut appearing in the troy sentinel newspapers of troy, new york for december 23, 1823. the poem has been referred to as: " a little masterpiece of juvenile fiction" "one of the best poems for children ever written," "the most-published, most-read, most-memorized, and most-collected book in all of christmas literature." this book is a celebration of the poem's brilliance and its phenomenon and enduring popularity.

Would you rather be driven around town by the grinch in a limousine or santa in a garbage truck? would you rather have a christmas tree that never stops complaining about being cut down or a gingerbread man who never stops telling you how horrible people are for eating them? get ready for the most fun you'll have with your kids all christmas vacation here's a preview of what you'll get from this hilarious and side splitting activity book for families: 150 thought provoking and ridiculous christmas situations to think through and talk about. do you like to laugh with your kids? this book is an instantly fun experience and you'll all learn a lot about each other. you'll also learn about the silliest and most interesting christmas traditions around the world each scenario will have you laughing and joyfully making christmas memories and sharing cheer. everything in this book is completely clean and family friendly enjoy a little time interacting and having fun conversations with the people you love the most. get your copy today if you like to laugh with your family. you'll all be so glad you did makes a great stocking stuffer for fun kids.

But when the 1951 sears christmas wish book arrives and the boys start obsessing over every toy in it, audrey and eve realize they must first teach them the true significance of the holiday. they begin by helping bobby and harry plan gifts of encouragement and service for those in their community, starting by walking an elderly neighbor's yellow lab–since a dog topped the boys' wish list for santa. in the charming tale that follows, audrey and eve are surprised to find their own hearts healing from the tragedies of war and opening to the possibility of forgiveness and new love.

Celebrate the season with this new york times bestselling wintry tale that will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of christmas. this is one to pull out every year and savor all winter long! in the merry tradition of classics like the polar express, this special picture book captures the holiday spirit. this is a timeless classic one to reread every year and savor all winter long! long ago, a brave little girl named anja wanted to be one of santa's elves.so she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. from a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help anja make her way to santa. a generous trim-size, matte cover, extraordinary photographs, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season. and don't miss the other "wish" books: the reindeer wish the tiny wish the brave little puppy the puppy's wish the polar bear wish

A heartwarming collection of christmas stories and reflections from max lucadothese stories–like your favorite christmas ornaments–come in all shapes and sizes. they unfold in a variety of settings, from ancient bethlehem to rural england. from a small texas town to the heavenly realms. some are short. others many chapters long. some offer reflections. others imagine christmas through the eyes of a burnt-out candle maker, a lonely business man, or angels. yet all are vintage lucado, and all resonate with the wonder of the season." the mystery of how god became flesh, why he chose to come, and how much he must love his people. such mysteries can never be solved, just as love can never be diagrammed. christmas is best pondered, not with logic, but imagination." in the midst of the bustle and hurry that often distract us this time of year, these stories free us to explore the ways in which christ's coming has forever changed history–and us.

This christmas, discover the gift of jesus and what he means for your life. what if, in accepting this most precious gift, you are met with his grace and mercy and his peaceful presence? in the midst of chaotic holiday preparations, the gift of jesus will remind you that christmas is a season of joy and renewal. – in the gift of jesus, beloved pastor and teacher dr. charles stanley takes a deeply personal and inspiring look at how god gave us himself through the birth of christ. when he sent jesus, he closed the separation between us, showing himself to be intimately involved in every detail that concerns us. this book will usher you into jesus' presence, reveal his compassionate heart, and help you treasure the best parts of the advent season. in this book of christmas meditations, you will: see the christmas story and god's precious gift for you with fresh eyes – find the calm in the chaos – carve out time for reflection, prayer, and scripture readings – know that jesus is walking with you, whatever you're facing this christmas season if you're searching for comfort and direction or if you'd like to embrace together with your loved ones the significance of christ's birth, come worship the one who gave everything to walk with you each step of the way. – each entry in the gift of jesus includes: a thoughtful meditation to illuminate the story of christ's birth – guided journaling questions with room to write your thoughts – a "gift for today" statement to inspire you throughout the day – lyrics to a beautiful seasonal hymn this christmas season, reflect on the gift of jesus and all he wants to be in your life.

Take a few minutes during the holidays to savor the joys and peace of the season with this beautiful christmas edition of jesus calling devotions. this heartwarming compilation of devotions comes from sarah young's bestselling brand. – with 50 seasonally themed selections in jesus calling for christmas, you'll find devotions that include: the christmas story – old testament prophecies about jesus' birth – peace for the busy season – joyous reasons to celebrate – exquisite imagery – written-out scripture verses – whether a self-purchase to enhance your observation of advent and the birth of the christ child or a gift for friends and loved ones in the biggest shopping season of the year, jesus calling for christmas will be a holiday favorite for years to come.

Jesus calling: the story of christmas uniquely teaches the christmas story to your children by starting at creation and sharing that jesus has always been present and that god has always had a plan for christmas. bible verses and jesus calling devotions are on every spread of this beautifully illustrated book with foil and glitter on the cover.teach your children the story of christmas . . . starting from creation! in jesus calling: the story of christmas, children will discover that god always had a plan for christmas. christ was chosen before the world was made.—1 peter 1:20the christmas story began long, long ago. before the angel gabriel told mary she would have god’s son. before the shepherds saw the angels and before the wise men saw the star.even before the sun and the moon shone for the first time, before the first cows ever moooed and the first monkeys ever climbed! before adam and even took their first walk in the garden of eden, god had a plan for christmas.from the beginning of time, god had a plan to save his children. that plan was jesus! jesus calling: the story of christmas is a durable board book that will hold up for even the most active families. curl up with your little ones around the christmas tree with jesus calling: the story of christmas.

Ho ho ho america's bestselling dinosaur series celebrates christmas in an engaging board book overflowing with humor and joy from decorating the tree to wrapping presents, little dinosaurs love to celebrate christmas-and everything about it. with ornaments on the branches and carolers singing at the door, the spirit of christmas is finally here and filling the hearts of families everywhere. but when the stockings are hung on the chimney, and the cookies are left out for santa, how can little dinosaurs go to sleep? it's so exciting how can they possibly calm down and behave? children will laugh out loud as dinosaurs secretly lick candy canes, take sneaky peeks at gifts, and disrupt traditional family activities. already a holiday favorite, this board book from award-winning team jane yolen and mark teague will be an engaging, fun gift sure to be read again and again, year after year. with an abundance of love, joy, memory, and gratitude.

Long ago there were two villages in a distant land. one was in a valley, and one was on a mountaintop. the people in the mountain village wanted to give each person in the valley a christmas gift. so the mountain townspeople formed a committee to think of something special. money was limited, and each gift had to be of equal value to each person. after much time and discussion a decision was finally reached. the town's candy maker, an elderly gentleman who had loved jesus for many years, came up with an idea–the candy cane. now, you may be thinking, what is so special about a candy cane–and how can it ever be tied in with the real meaning of christmas? continue reading to find out how and why! 1 the candy cane is in the shape of a shepherd's staff. a sheep follows his own shepherd, knows his voice, trusts him, and knows that he is totally safe with him. the sheep will follow no other shepherd than their own. (john 10:11; psalm 23:1; isaiah 40:11) 2 the candy cane has a "j" shape–the first letter of jesus's name. in the bible, an angel came to mary, the mother of jesus, and said, "'do not be afraid, mary, for you have found favor with god. and behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name jesus'"(luke 1:30-31). he restores us and cleans us with his shed blood–the only thing that can wash away our sin (ephesians 2:13). 4 the white stripes on the candy cane represent jesus's virgin birth and his pure, sinless life. "he committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth" (1 peter 2:22). 5 the narrow red stripes on candy canes symbolize jesus's stripes, or scars, which he got when he was arrested and whipped. 6 the flavoring in the candy cane is peppermint, which is similar to hyssop. hyssop is of the mint family and was used in old testament times for purification and sacrifice (john 19:29; psalm 51:7). 7 candy canes are made of hard candy to remind us that christ is the "rock" of our salvation. "he [christ] alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; i shall not be greatly shaken" (psalm 62:2). god gave himself to us when he sent jesus to earth to save us. he loves us so much that he wants us to spend eternity with him. some people believe this story of the candy cane is only a legend. others believe it really happened this way. though there is uncertainty over how the candy cane was invented, it is an excellent picture of christ and his love for you. if you'd like to receive jesus as your savior–here are some next steps: repent and ask god to forgive you. trusting that jesus came to save you from sin should cause genuine humility and remorse for the things you've done wrong. believe that god showed his love for you by sending his only son jesus to take away your sins. pray dear jesus, i know that i am a sinner and need your forgiveness. i believe that you died in my place and rose from the grave to pay the penalty for my sin. come into my life as my savior and cause me to love you and others in a way that pleases you. attend a bible-teaching church where you can worship god and meet other christians. share your faith. you've just received the wonderful gift of salvation–tell someone!

There's more to this story – than you've been told – is there more about the story of christmas you wish you understood or that you have specific questions about? in this storybook of biblical truth and history, rick renner takes you on the magical journey of christ's coming to earth as a baby — and the purpose of his coming — in a way you've probably never heard it before. – featuring full-color, original illustrations by artist lev kaplan of stuttgart, germany, christmas — the rest of the story tells the spellbinding story of god's plan to redeem mankind — from the angel's pronouncement to the virgin mary, and her espousal and marriage to joseph all the way to the angels' glorious heralding of the savior's birth and his young, ordinary life marked by god almighty's extraordinary plan. – some of the topics covered include: why god chose mary. – why angels viewed god in the flesh with such wonderment. – who were the "shepherds keeping watch" and the magi? what was the value of the magi's famous gifts? a baby-dedication ceremony of all ceremonies! why king herod was so troubled by this historical birth? the humility of the creator's death. – how to prepare for jesus' next coming. – this book is sure to be a favorite family book in your home, perhaps for generations to come! jesus' birth, life, sacrificial death, and glorious resurrection is truly the greatest story on earth — but it has never been more uniquely told than in these pages written by rick renner.

Join huckle cat, lowly worm and all your favourite loveable haracters as they – and you – enjoy the best christmas ever! a classic title from the bestselling and beloved richard scarry – the perfect christmas gift for all ages. busytown is getting ready for christmas. join huckle cat and lowly worm as they celebrate. including festive stories, games and christmas songs, this book is a true celebration of the christmas spirit – and will give every reader a warm festive glow! written and illustrated by the beloved and unique richard scarry, whose classic characters are loved and recognised the world over, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for children of any age and those who want to revel in the magic of their childhood!

Join huckle cat, lowly worm and all your favourite loveable haracters as they – and you – enjoy the best christmas ever! a classic title from the bestselling and beloved richard scarry – the perfect christmas gift for all ages. busytown is getting ready for christmas. join huckle cat and lowly worm as they celebrate. including festive stories, games and christmas songs, this book is a true celebration of the christmas spirit – and will give every reader a warm festive glow! written and illustrated by the beloved and unique richard scarry, whose classic characters are loved and recognised the world over, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for children of any age and those who want to revel in the magic of their childhood!

Long ago there were two villages in a distant land. one was in a valley, and one was on a mountaintop. the people in the mountain village wanted to give each person in the valley a christmas gift. so the mountain townspeople formed a committee to think of something special. money was limited, and each gift had to be of equal value to each person. after much time and discussion a decision was finally reached. the town's candy maker, an elderly gentleman who had loved jesus for many years, came up with an idea–the candy cane. now, you may be thinking, what is so special about a candy cane–and how can it ever be tied in with the real meaning of christmas? continue reading to find out how and why! 1 the candy cane is in the shape of a shepherd's staff. a sheep follows his own shepherd, knows his voice, trusts him, and knows that he is totally safe with him. the sheep will follow no other shepherd than their own. (john 10:11; psalm 23:1; isaiah 40:11) 2 the candy cane has a "j" shape–the first letter of jesus's name. in the bible, an angel came to mary, the mother of jesus, and said, "'do not be afraid, mary, for you have found favor with god. and behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name jesus'"(luke 1:30-31). he restores us and cleans us with his shed blood–the only thing that can wash away our sin (ephesians 2:13). 4 the white stripes on the candy cane represent jesus's virgin birth and his pure, sinless life. "he committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth" (1 peter 2:22). 5 the narrow red stripes on candy canes symbolize jesus's stripes, or scars, which he got when he was arrested and whipped. 6 the flavoring in the candy cane is peppermint, which is similar to hyssop. hyssop is of the mint family and was used in old testament times for purification and sacrifice (john 19:29; psalm 51:7). 7 candy canes are made of hard candy to remind us that christ is the "rock" of our salvation. "he [christ] alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; i shall not be greatly shaken" (psalm 62:2). god gave himself to us when he sent jesus to earth to save us. he loves us so much that he wants us to spend eternity with him. some people believe this story of the candy cane is only a legend. others believe it really happened this way. though there is uncertainty over how the candy cane was invented, it is an excellent picture of christ and his love for you. if you'd like to receive jesus as your savior–here are some next steps: repent and ask god to forgive you. trusting that jesus came to save you from sin should cause genuine humility and remorse for the things you've done wrong. believe that god showed his love for you by sending his only son jesus to take away your sins. pray dear jesus, i know that i am a sinner and need your forgiveness. i believe that you died in my place and rose from the grave to pay the penalty for my sin. come into my life as my savior and cause me to love you and others in a way that pleases you. attend a bible-teaching church where you can worship god and meet other christians. share your faith. you've just received the wonderful gift of salvation–tell someone!