Christmas-Themed Books for Middle-Grade Readers
The holidays are upon us and we truly believe that if you need a little boost of holiday spirit, you need a good, festive book. Well, that and maybe some cocoa and a nice pair of fuzzy socks. Make yourself a cup of cheer and let us help with the reads!
If you’ve got your festive pajamas and drink, we’ve got a list of middle-grade Christmas books for you to cozy up with to help make things merry. There's a nice variety of stories, and not all of them are strictly warm and fuzzy. Whatever your interests may be, there are likely Christmas books for that.
Amelia’s mother is sick. To help her mother out, she must work grueling hours every day and it’s starting to dim her inner cheer and magic. Santa can sense that something must be wrong with Amelia, as they have a special connection. You see, Amelia was the first ever kid to get a Christmas gift from Santa. Now that she isn’t feeling so merry, the North Pole is suffering too. How can they save Christmas for everyone, especially little Amelia?
Tog the elf has finally been called up to Santa’s workshop to start his career! All he’s ever dreamed of is making toys for Santa and sending out perfect gifts for children. When he starts his new gig, he realizes that it’s a bit harder than he anticipated and he’s not as great at it as he’d anticipated he might be. When presents start to go missing, Tog finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and winds up being accused of stealing. Follow him as he works to save Christmas and clear his name.
The Nisse were something that young Bettina had heard of but didn’t believe in. They were said to be creatures that used their magic to look after her family and the farm. One holiday Bettina and her baby sister are left home alone as their parents must travel for an urgent matter. With no one around to remind her, Bettina forgets to put out the traditional Christmas rice pudding for the Nisse. At first, she wasn’t so worried, but when her sister goes missing and things start to get a little strange, Bettina must figure out how to set things right again.
In the cold of the North Pole, Santa and his crew find something frozen in time from many, many years ago. A dinosaur egg has been discovered! Once Santa has hatched the egg, he decides to keep the creature. Well, until he accidentally delivers it to one little boy who has always wanted a dinosaur. William now has to find a way to keep his new friend safe from hunters, and take care of him the best he can!
What are the odds that a kid named Rick Scroogeman would hate Christmas, especially the movie A Christmas Carol? Every single year the kids at school tease him and call him Scrooge all thanks to that movie. Suddenly, Rick starts being visited by ghosts in his dreams. Except, these ghosts aren’t exactly like the ones in the movies… and these are a bit more like nightmares. This one has a spooky twist, if you like Goosebumps, this could be the one for you.
If you’re looking for a new tradition for your family, maybe reading a holiday book each year could be a great option. Getting an early gift of pajamas and a holiday book for kids would make any younger bookworm merry and bright.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some Christmas books for kids?
How The Grinch Stole Christmas and The Polar Express are some of the best holiday books for kids. Don’t forget the classics!
What are some holiday books for middle-grade readers?
For books outside the Christmas holiday, try Penina Levine is a Potato Pancake, Kiesha’s Kwanzaa, and The Return of Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice.
