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Books for Kids About Jesus This Christmas

  • Writer: Galaxy-Boy Delivery
    Galaxy-Boy Delivery
  • Dec 25, 2025
  • 2 min read

If you're looking for gentle, meaningful stories to help kids focus on Jesus during the holidays, these books are a great place to start. Each one brings the nativity to life in its own way, full of kindness, hope, and simple lessons kids can carry with them.


Books for Kids About Jesus


Let’s Have a Jesus Christmas


Child making a snow angel with joyful expression. Star above text: "Let's Have a Jesus Christmas." Colorful leaves border on red.

This chapter book follows ten-year-old Theo as he tries to figure out what Christmas really means. When a friend asks him what he’s giving to Jesus, Theo starts a mission that changes everything.


Kids will follow Theo, his sister Sammy, and Grandma Donna through family memories, sweet moments, and a brave school discovery. It’s a cozy read for ages 7–10 that helps kids think about Jesus in everyday life.


A Christmas Tree for Jesus


Animals stack up to decorate a snow-dusted Christmas tree. Text: "A Christmas Tree for Jesus." Mood is joyful and festive.

This picture book feels gentle and warm, featuring the forest animals decorating a special tree. Each friend adds an ornament that shows something wonderful about Jesus.


Little Mouse worries she doesn’t have anything new to share, but she finds a reminder that Jesus came for everyone. A sweet pick for younger readers who love soft art and simple messages.


The Savior Is Born


Baby in a manger under bright starry sky, surrounded by text "THE SAVIOR IS BORN" and "By Philip Heider", creating a joyful mood.


This rhyming story tells the nativity from start to finish, from Gabriel’s message to the quiet stable. Bright illustrations make it fun for little ones, and the rhythm keeps kids listening at bedtime.


It’s a great way to help kids imagine the very first Christmas with joy and peace.


A Christmas Journey for Jesus


Animals pull a red sleigh filled with gifts through snow. Text: "A Christmas Journey for Jesus". Starry night sky, festive mood.

Badger and the forest friends set off on a holiday trip filled with food, treats, and gifts, but the surprise waiting for them teaches a much bigger lesson.


Instead of celebrating by themselves, they meet animals who have less, and they learn how good it feels to share. A lovely story that ties giving to Jesus’ love.


The Night Before Jesus


A woman on a donkey led by a man, night setting with a lantern, and a woman peering from a window. Text: "The Night before Jesus."

Set to a familiar rhythm, this book makes the nativity simple for kids to follow. Each line introduces key moments from the birth of Jesus without making it complicated.

It’s a great read-aloud choice for Christmas Eve or Sunday school.


Jesus Listens for Christmas


Children sled in a snowy landscape, wearing winter outfits. A fox and a cardinal are nearby. Text: Jesus Listens for Christmas by Sarah Young.


This keepsake devotional includes 25 short prayers, verses, and simple activities. Families can read one each day to stay focused on Jesus through Advent.


The art is gentle, the pages are calming, and it works well for groups with mixed ages.


Jesus Plush (Stuffed Doll)


Plush toy with a brown beard, yellow halo, and red sash holds a book with a yellow cross. The toy has a smiling face on a plain background. Jesus Plush Doll.


This soft plush toy gives kids a friendly way to keep Jesus close during Christmas. It's made with smooth fabric, embroidered details, and a huggable design.


Perfect for bedtime, church bags, comfort moments, baptisms, holidays, or as a companion while hearing nativity stories.


A Sweet Way to Celebrate Jesus This Season


These books and toys bring the Christmas story to kids in a way that’s warm, simple, and full of heart. Whether you’re reading together at night, adding to a gift basket, or building new traditions, each one helps keep Jesus at the center in a gentle, encouraging way.

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