Your Next Holiday Read

The most wonderful time of the year cannot be complete without wonderful books decking our halls. From newborns to grown ups, Cincinnati Little Book Club Director, Miss Joy has you covered with a great holiday title. Jump on your library app or head to your local bookstore to snag up a few favorites. We include Amazon links for ease, but we LOVE supporting our local libraries and bookstores! Happy reading!

For the board book lover who is learning colors, ages newborn+

Colors of Christmas,‍‍ ‍by Jill Howarth

For the child who wants to touch and shake a book, ages 2+

Decorate the Tree,‍ ‍by Amanda Jane Jones

For the train lover, ages 3+

The Christmas Tree Who Loved Trains,‍ ‍by Annie Silvestro

For absolutely anyone! This is Miss Joy’s forever favorite!

Red & Lulu, by Matt Tavares

For a good chuckle and surprise ending, ages 3+

Tough Cookie‍ ‍by Edward Hemingway

For the family who wants a short chapter to read together each December night, ages 4+

How Winston Delivered Christmas,‍ ‍by Alex T. Smith

For the (pre)teen who needs to experience the drama of at “twins separated a birth” saga, ages middle grades+

Let It Glow, by Marissa Meyer

For a Santa lover who likes a silly read, ages 3+

How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney?‍ ‍by Mac Barnett

For the reader who loves a good Christmas miracle cry, ages 3+

An Otis Christmas, by Loren Long

For the reader who believes in the impossible, ages 8+

A Boy Called Christmas,‍ ‍by Matt Haig

For the mischievous reader who wants a kid-approved chapter book, ages 8+

The Last Holiday Concert, by Andrew Clements

For the (pre)teen who thinks Santa’s job looks easy, ages middle grades+

Top Elf, by Caleb Zane Huett

For the grown-up who still believes in magic this time of year

Comfort & Joy, by Kristen Hannah