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50+ of the Best Christmas Books for Children

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August 30, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Christmas, Holiday, Online Shopping

Snuggle up and read these Children’s Christmas Books! Enjoy a huge list of the best Christmas books for kids & adults during the holiday season. You’re certain to find a book or two that will inspire joy & bring magical wonder to the entire family.

Do you have any Christmas Traditions? As a larger family of seven, it was important to my husband and I to instill some traditions that were just for our family. For us this included experiences as a family, The Elf on the Shelf, an advent calendar and reading beloved Christmas books for the kids.

Growing up, my grandfather always read The Night Before Christmas. It was nostalgia-seeking for readers of odder generations but it was also well-loved by younger, newer generations. While I still keep this tradition alive, some of our favorite Christmas books have changed.

What should I read to my family for Christmas?

The most read Christmas book is the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore. This Christmas cult classic was first published in 1823 and has been beloved and read-aloud for generations. However, there are plenty of Christmas books for Children that are great reads for your family. Consider some of these uniquely well-loved Christmas books for your family. Full of beautiful illustrations, Humphrey’s First Christmas is seriously a must for the nativity story. Humphrey’s First Christmas by Carol Heyer is a good Christmas story to read that doesn’t stray from the meaning of the season. It tell the story of the birth of Jesus through a camel’s perspective.

Both Christmas in the Manger Board Book and Who Is Coming to Our House are excellent Christmas board books for toddlers in preschool.

Of course, the best Christmas books for families, don’t end there. Snuggle up and get in the holiday spirit when you take a look at this huge list of the….

50 of the Best Christmas Books for Children

Amazon Christmas Books for Kids

Amazon has has a nice list of Best Sellers in Children’s Christmas Books including some new Christmas Books.

Check out some of these newer Kids Christmas Book Ideas.

What is a good way to read Christmas Books for Kids?

There are many ways you can incorporate both classic Christmas books and some newer holiday books for kids. Try a few of these ideas for creating the love of reading in your child with Christmas Picture Books.

Christmas Book Advent Calendar

Count down the days of Christmas with a new book each day. Wrap each book with Christmas wrapping paper and number 1 to 24. Each day grab a new book from the advent calendar. While these Christmas books can be about the story of baby Jesus in Bethlehem, they can also be mainstream books like Clifford or The Berenstain Bears.

Christmas Eve Box

Enjoy a lovely Christmas eve box with Christmas PJs, popcorn, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies mix for Santa, and of course a really good Christmas Book. December 24 is a great day to snuggle by the Christmas tree and read great Christmas books with the family.

Christmas Gift

Use some of these favorite Christmas books to gift during the holiday season. They don’t have to arrive December 25th under the Christmas tree. Christmas gifts can be gifted and enjoy the entire month. One idea is to pair any of your favorite kids books with Christmas cookies. What a great idea for teachers!

Reading Book Basket

Your child doesn’t have to know how to read in order to enjoy a book. Instill the love of reading by making books readily available. During the holiday season, dim the bedroom light, turn on a lamp and gift your child 15 extra minutes before bed to enjoy a good book. They can pick one kids Christmas book from the basket, read it on their own (even if that is looking at the beautiful illustrations) and enjoy a good book. This habit each night will help instill a love of books and how photos and words can tell a good story. Alternatively, erase the silent night and read aloud. Let your child hear inflection and excitement as you tell beloved Christmas tales each night before bed.

Frugal Tip: There is no need to order all of these books. While it’s nice to have some of these Christmas books for kids in your home library, feel free to borrow or loan them from your library. Order in advance and keep for a few weeks time. Have a running library of books you borrow for a short time! Also create a Facebook group and exchange children’s holiday books with friends.

More Family Fun this Christmas

Love the 50 of the Best Kids’ Christmas Books Round-up? Look at how to gift these books in our post 25 Christmas Traditions to Start Right Now. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas Boards.

If sharing the reason for the season, also read the book of Luke about the birth of Christ. You can start this tradition on December 1st or incorporate these Advent Bible Verses for Kids into your daily readings. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our other Christmas Tradition, The Elf on the Shelf! The Elf on the Shelf comes with a doll and Elf on the Shelf book so you can tell the story of a fun North Pole visitor that visits families every holiday season. Pin to Pinterest.

Originally published November 25, 2015. Updated August 2022.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Elf is Camo in the Christmas Tree

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July 26, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Holiday, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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This is an EASY Elf on the Shelf Idea. Using dry erase marker, we made Elf camo and hid him in the Christmas tree. If you have some fun army fabric or clothing, it could be fun to dress him up further. This dry erase marker came of easy with a baby wipe.

Camo Elf on the Shelf

This idea is of course cute, but we found more Camo Elf on the Shelf ideas! If a Redneck Elf on the Shelf is more your style, we have some finds for you.

No guarantee any of these Elf Camo Costumes will stay. With Etsy, some of the offers are one time only. Some are remade for multiple orders.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD

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Make sure you say good-bye. Look at these creative Goodbye Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

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Black Friday Elf On the Shelf Deal for $23.99

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November 1, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Black Friday & Cyber Monday, Christmas, Holiday, Online Shopping, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Update: this has ALREADY gone up in price (Amazon prices change so quickly, no?) Check out this discounted Elf Set – The Elf on the Shelf Girl Elf Edition with Storybook with Snowflake Skirt for $31.25.

This is a low price for Elf on the Shelf. If you are wanting to start the holiday tradition with your family, be sure to pick it up at this low price of $23.99 from the MSRP of $29.95.

Please keep in mind Elf prices change all the time, especially on Amazon.

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What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve

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You can check out an Elf’s Story on DVD. Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Easy The Elf on The Shelf Ideas – Elf Brings PJs

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August 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Holiday, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December!

Twas the Night before Christmas EVE and the kids needed PJs. Don’t forget to give your children’s their Christmas PJs. Wear them all of December or bring them the day before Santa Arrives. My children love the Dollie & Me PJs which fit their bears, 18-inch dolls or even American Girls.

Elf on The Shelf PJs

If your red elves are bringing pajamas, they can be Christmas pajamas you all photograph in the morning or they could even be Elf on the Shelf PJs.

Right now, there are PLENTY of Elf Brand PJs but that will decrease as we get closer to Christmas. Two places to look for Elf on the Shelf PJs is at Kohls and Amazon.

Elf on the Shelf Pajama Highlights:

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Elf on The Shelf Ideas – Elf Makes a Thanksgiving Appearance

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July 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Holiday, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Elf Makes His Thanksgiving Appearance – Here we are, Elf on the Shelf is back to watch our little ones. Allow Elf to confuse his seasons and holidays with a fun mix of a Thanksgiving and Christmas display.

If your Elf arrives on Thanksgiving, take a look at our huge list of Elf on the Shelf Thanksgiving Ideas.

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Disney’s Frozen Gift Guide for the Holiday Season #Frozen

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July 8, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Holiday, Online Shopping, Target

Did you see Disney’s Frozen Movie yet? It simply is my FAVORITE Disney movie to date. All of them are great, but having two girls and the power the sisterhood represents, was incredibly touching to me – and if you love Broadway, you are SURE to love Frozen.

Check out this Frozen Gift Guide for your little one this holiday season.

1.) Frozen Book and Magnetic Play Set: A Dress-Up Book and Magnetic Play Set $10.79

2.) Frozen Anna Hat for Girls $14.95 (personalized option)

3.) Disney Frozen Musical Magic Elsa or Anna Fashion Dolls $22.49 each (B1G150% off sale at $29.99 each)

4.) Disney Frozen Swirling Snow Sleigh $19.25

5.) Disney Frozen Toddler 2 Pack with Olaf $39.99 (as low as $20 with B1G1 50% savings)

6.) Disney Frozen 2-in-1 Castle and Ice Palace Playset $80.99

7.) Frozen A Sister More Like Me $11.51

8.) Frozen Soundtrack as low as $11.49

9.) Disney Frozen Small Doll Complete Story Set $20.34

10.) SOLD OUT from Kohls but The Disney Store and Walmart have some Frozen Clothing.

11.) Pre-Order Frozen DVD $20.99

12.) Disney Frozen Anna’s Dress $19.99 (as low as $20 with B1G1 50% savings)

13.) Disney Frozen Elsa’s Dress (as low as $20 with B1G1 50% savings)

14.) Frozen Jewelry Box $16.95

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M&M Christmas Poem

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June 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Frugal Living, Holiday, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media

This low-cost Christmas gift is not only budget friendly but rather cute. Gather red and green Christmas M&Ms and put them in a mason jar. Complete the holiday gift with the Christmas M&M poem gift tag. It makes an excellent Christmas gift idea for teachers, neighbors, friends, coaches and more.

M&M Christmas Poem and Printable Gift Tag

These festive M&M Christmas Gifts and Poem are so easy to make and have on hand throughout the holidays! Fill a mason jar with M&M’s, print and cut out the poem and tie it on with a ribbon! Make several for teachers, coworkers and hostess gifts. It couldn’t be simpler to give something sweet with the meaning of Christmas. Merry Christmas!

Supplies:

1 large package of M&Ms (we used red and green)
1 Mason Jar
Ribbon as needed
Printable M&M Poem for Christmas

Directions:

Pour M&Ms into a Mason Jar.
Close the Jar.
Print out your printable M&M Poem.
Cut out individual tags.
Punch a hole in the corner.
Tie the poem to the mason jar with ribbon.

M&M Christmas Poem for Jar

E is for the East where the star shown bright.

M is for the Manger where the baby Jesus slept at night.

3 is for the Wise Men bearing gifts, with which they came.

W is for the Worship, Hallelujah, praise His name!

Printable Christmas M&M Poem Printable

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Save this idea too as a way to show thanks with our M&M Thanksgiving Poem Gift Tag. Perfect for a Mason Jar. Pin to Pinterest.

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4th of July Bucket List Printable

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June 7, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Facebook, Holiday, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

This 4th of July bucket list printable is a great family activity to work on during the July 4th weekend, or make it a full week project!

July 4th is a very celebrated holiday for many Americans. It’s a national holiday and most people have the day off from work to enjoy time with family.

It’s a time to get together and honor our country’s independence. Many families already do this by enjoying very American things like hosting BBQs, pool parties, baseball games, or fireworks displays.

4th of July Bucket List Printable

A new way your family can work together to honor our nation’s birthday is with this bucket list! With this activity, everyone works together to complete the tasks on the printable. These can be done over the July 4th weekend or you can make it into a full week.

Some of the tasks you’ll complete on the 4th of July Bucket List include:

Attend a BBQ
Take a hike
Eat snow cones
Make a red, white, and blue recipe (like our Firecracker Cookies)
Watch a parade
Light sparklers at night
Go to the lake
Have a water balloon fight
Eat watermelon

Many of these activities are likely things your family enjoys doing during the hot summer days already. I know we go swimming a lot and a water balloon fight is always a great way to cool off too. Why not turn these activities into a fun challenge?!

The printable also has some blank lines so you can fill in your own activities you want to do in order to honor America’s independence. Maybe something to do with learning more about the Declaration of Independence, perhaps? Get creative, and add tasks that your family has never done before! It’s great to see what new ways of celebrating you can come up with.

Summer Bucket List Printable

Download our July 4th Summer Bucket List printable. This comes with our Disney Bucket List and Summer Bucket List.

Fourth of July Bucket List Printable PDF

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