Jolly Christmas: 7 fun and cheerful stories

The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones and spreading fun and good cheer. This Christmas is set to be a hot one, so we’ve put together seven of our favourite happy stories for you to enjoy in between all the holiday fun!

Happy Christmas from the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of Christmas and all the ways to wish the ones you love a very merry Christmas. Featuring Eric Carles bright and distinctive artwork from sparkling stars and snow scenes, this festive and gentle rhyming text is the perfect Christmas tale.

Spot’s First Christmas by Eric Hill

Spot is helping Mum prepare the house for Christmas day. He helps wrap the presents, decorates the tree, and learns all about carol singing!  With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this story is great for early learning and play.

Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Christmas Post by Ladybird

The Christmas cards are sent, yummy treats are made and decorations are put up, but are they ready for the Christmas morning surprise? With Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig unwell and stuck in bed, Peppa and George decide to take Christmas into their own hands – with a little help from Granny and Grandpa Pig!

Ho! Ho! Ho! There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Christmas Cake by Hazel Edwards and Deborah Niland 

Share all the joy and fun of preparing for a family Christmas with your favourite characters from the best-selling picture book series, There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake. With colourful and festive illustrations by Deborah Niland, the whole family is sure to get into the Christmas spirit.

Slinky Malinki’s Christmas 123 by Lynley Dodd

Oh, that cheeky Slinky Malinki has got up to his old tricks and meddled with the Christmas tree decorations. The bright and delightful pictures of Lynley Dodd’s famous cat, and his stolen goods, will make learning to count from 1-10 a repeated pleasure for adult and child.

Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Night Before Christmas by Ladybird

It’s the most magical night of the year…Christmas Eve! Maybe Peppa and George will meet a special visitor. This timeless Christmas classic has been updated for Peppa Pif in a brand new, fully rhyming story!

John Williamson’s Christmas in Australia by John WIlliamson and Mitch Vane

It’s Christmas in Australia and Dad wants that perfect Christmas family photo, but someone is always missing! From Australian icon and singer-songwriter, John Williamson, comes this hugely popular family song, brought to life by talented artist, Mitch Vane.