Christmas spirit: 6 reads to prepare for the big day

Do some of your family traditions include (virtual) Christmas window shopping and baking Christmas treats? While this year may be a little different, you can still keep up your yearly Christmas adventures from home, together as a family.

We’ve put together a list of 6 books that will get everyone into the Christmas spirit in hilarious and interactive ways.

Reindeer’s Christmas Surprise by Sue de Gennaro and Ursula Dubosarsky 

In this distinctly Australian Christmas story, Reindeer has a blast giving fun presents to his friend Cat, Dog, and Guinea Pig. Though reindeer is upset to be so far away from his family on Christmas Eve, he’s in for a big surprise . . . what can it be? 3+ years

Little Dog and the Christmas Wish by Corrine Fenton and Robin Cowcher 

Little Dog and Jonathan are best friends. But on Christmas Eve Little Dog finds himself lost in bustling 1950s Melbourne. This nostalgic Christmas book takes readers the sentimental journey of Little Dog who wants to find his way home. 5+ years

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Star by Louis Shea and P. Crumble

It’s time for Christmas and this old lady’s festive appetite is enormous. This story is one of a series based on the ‘Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly’ rhyme, which kids find hilarious. 1+ years

Christmas Cooking and Craft for Kids by Cherise Pagano

This book is full of hands-on ways for kids to get into the Christmas spirit while staying indoors. Make cute cakes, Christmas tree decorations, cookies, and more – Rudolf cupcakes might be our new favourite! 4+ years with parental guidance.

The Naughtiest Reindeer by Nicki Greenberg

Rudolf’s sister Ruby is a little reindeer who always finds herself in BIG trouble. On the night before Christmas Rudolf is sneezing his little red nose off, and Santa needs Ruby to help pull the sleigh. Will she be on her best behaviour or bring chaos to Christmas Day? 3+ years

There is a Monster Under My Christmas Tree Who Farts by Matt Stanton and Tim Miller

The Fart Monster is up to his stinky old tricks and he’s tootier than ever! Will the boys get the blame this time? Or will he be able to convince Santa to keep him off the naughty list? 3+ years