From a Christmas Eve reading basket to a present for the family baker, these 12 book ideas give you something thoughtful to wrap.
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Selected on 1 October 2026. Check the current price, format, availability and delivery estimate at Bookshop.org before ordering. No Christmas arrival is guaranteed.
Family reading & Christmas countdowns
Stick Man Christmas Special Edition
A festive edition of Julia Donaldson’s Stick Man for a Christmas reading basket. Pre-order: retailer lists publication on 8 October 2026; check dispatch timing before buying.
There’s a Little Elf in Your Book
Tom Fletcher’s elf-themed book is a playful pick for a festive family reading session.
The Christmas Bear
Ian Whybrow’s lift-the-flap story is a choice for families who enjoy exploring a book together.
The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery
Andy Shepherd’s Christmas picture book brings dragons into the festive reading pile.
Sing-along Christmas Songs
A sing-along Christmas book by Sam Taplin for a gift built around festive songs.
Little Golden Books Advent Calendar
An Advent format with 24 winter holiday books: an alternative to a chocolate countdown. Check the retailer’s edition details.
Mr Bear’s Christmas
Lorna Gibson’s Christmas story for a cosy seasonal book basket. This link is for the paperback edition.
The Christmas Story: A Pop-up Retelling
Robert Sabuda’s pop-up retelling of the Christmas story for readers who enjoy paper engineering.
Creative Christmas gifts
Fuzzy Hygge: Christmas Vibes
Vivi Tinta’s Christmas-themed colouring book for a quiet creative evening.
A Crafty Little Christmas
Clare Hooper’s book of 50 festive craft ideas for someone who enjoys making Christmas by hand.
For festive bakers
The German Christmas Cookbook
Jürgen Krauss’s collection of traditional festive cakes, biscuits and breads for a keen baker.
Hebridean Baker: A Scottish Christmas
Coinneach MacLeod’s Scottish Christmas book brings together festive recipes, crafts and stories.
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