Festive Reads for Nursery-P7 Children

The festive season is the perfect time to unwind with a great book.

Our Junior School Librarians, Ms Fieschi and Miss Tibai, know exactly what captures the imagination of our youngest readers. Below, they share their favourite festive books that will keep children from Nursery right through to P7 excited about reading over the winter break.

We hope these suggestions bring a little extra warmth and wonder to your family’s holiday break!

Holiday Book Recommendations

Date

10 Dec 2025

Category

Reading

School Area

Junior

Ms Fieschi’s festive reads for Nursery–P3

These beautifully illustrated books are perfect for reading with our youngest readers.

  • How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?, by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen
  • Winter: A Solstice Story,  by Kelsey E. Gross and Renata Liwska
  • The Christmas Snow Globe, by Sibylle Delacroix
  • Hanukkah Bear, by Eric A. Kimmel and Mike Wohnoutka
  • Oskar and the Eight Blessings, by Tanya Simon, Richard Simon and Mark Siegel

Miss Tibai’s Christmas reads for P4–P7 children

A mix of adventure, mystery, humour and heartfelt stories, these books are ideal for our older readers to enjoy some independent reading time over the festive break.

  • A Boy Called Christmas, by Matt Haig
  • Isadora Moon and the Frost Festival, by Harriet Muncaster
  • Sprouts, by Sibéal Pounder
  • The Very Merry Murder Club, edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens

Each book on this list offers something different: fantasy worlds, wintry adventures and inspiring characters that will keep readers turning the page.

Whatever you’re reading this winter, we hope you have a wonderful break!

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