Exploring the Nativity Story - Christmas Books for Children

1. A Very Noisy Christmas

Engage little readers with this lively retelling of the nativity story! This book encourages children to read along and join in with shouts and sounds. As they read, they'll learn more about the birth of Jesus.

2. The Christmas Story Comic - Children's Activity Comic

Perfect for older kids who love comics. This activity book tells the nativity story in a fun, graphic-novel style. The comic illustrations make it feel fresh and exciting while staying true to the biblical story. Packed full of extra puzzles, games, colouring and more - this will keep kids entertained throughout Advent.

3. My Mini Bible Sticker Book: Christmas

This mini Bible sticker book allows children to create stable scenes. This hands-on Christmas activity book enables kids to understand the story as they piece it together.

4. The Christmas Surprise

Tracing God's promises all the way back to the Garden of Eden, this bright children's book in a unique retelling of the Christmas story. A lovely way to show young readers the joy and wonder of the nativity whilst sharing God's love.

5. Getting Ready for Christmas

Prepare young hearts for the festive season with this colourful board book. Little ones will love joining in with the animals' excitement in this sweet nativity story.

6. Follow the Star

Little magpies will adore the addition of a sparkly star in this bright Christmas story. Featuring rhyming text and colourful pictures, this Nativity story is ideal for those learning to read.

7. Follow the Star

The chunky board book is ideal for little hands. Little ones will travel with the wise men on their intrepid journey. With peek-through windows and vibrant pictures, this sweet book is the perfect introduction to the Nativity story.

8. Joy to the World!

This illustrated book captures the joy of Christmas by telling the nativity story through rhymes and songs. An ideal read-aloud for young children, combining the story of Jesus with a fun counting game.

9. The Story of Christmas

Ideal for toddlers, The Story of Christmas tells the nativity story in simple language. A great introduction for little ones learning about Jesus’ birth for the first time.

10. Christmas Activities

Christmas Activities is a fun book full of crafts, puzzles, and colouring pages, great for kids who enjoy creative play. The activities are all about the nativity story, keeping kids interested as they learn about the first Christmas.

11. Nativity Activity Sticker Books - Pack of 8

For Sunday schools or Christmas parties, this pack of nativity activity books is a wonderful choice. Each book has stickers and activities. As children engage in festive fun they'll learn more about the birth of Jesus.

12. Busy Windows: The Nativity

This unique book features "busy windows" or cut-out scenes that add dimension to the nativity story. A great way to bring the story to life and encourage young children to interact with the book.

13. The Grumpy Owl and the Joy of Christmas

Meet Grumpy Owl, a character who learns the true meaning of Christmas in this charming tale. Through the journey, kids will see how Jesus’ birth brings joy to all—even the grumpiest among us.

14. The Promise and the Light

The Promise and the Light is a beautifully written Christmas story retelling. It focuses on the nativity story and the bigger promise of Jesus' life. This book is perfect for older children who are beginning to understand the connection between Christmas and Easter.

15. The First Christmas - Seek & Find Lift the Flap Book

For interactive fun, this lift-the-flap book allows children to seek and find characters from the nativity story. With hidden surprises under each flap, it’s an exciting way to explore Bethlehem and the events of Jesus' birth.

Discover Your Next Favorite Christmas Book

These books are a special way to celebrate the Nativity story with children, helping them understand and enjoy the message of Christmas. To browse these titles and find even more resources that tell the Christmas story, visit our Christmas Books for Children page.