The Best Books to Teach Kids About Jesus This Christmas

Are you looking for good books that will teach your children about Jesus, especially as the Christmas season approaches? Here are some of the best books to teach kids about Jesus this Christmas! 

I know I don't have kids, but one thing that I absolutely love about Instagram is getting to see Christian parents pointing their children towards Jesus through good, Christ-centered children's books. When I was a nanny, I tried to do the same thing for my nanny kids. If I bought them a book, I did so intentionally, finding something that was solid and gospel-centered. And as Christmas quickly approaches, Taylor and I love finding good books to give to our friend's kids. Whether you are a parent, a nanny, or someone trying to find a gift for a child you know, if you want to find books that are truly Christ-centered and point to the gospel, this post is for you because today I am sharing a list of the best books to teach kids about Jesus this Christmas. 

*This list isn't just for Christmas books. Some are Christmas-themed, but all of them point to our savior and teach kids about Biblical truth.

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The Best Books to Teach Kids About Jesus This Christmas

1.) There's a Lion in My Nativity!

"In this story of a school nativity play, Mary thinks she is the star of the show. However, as the play goes on, she finds that every scene has been stolen by an unlikely character or object! With the help of the narrator, Mary realizes that each one actually teaches us about the real meaning of Christmas. Along with Mary, readers will see that Jesus is the true star of the show. 

This rhyming book with warm, quirky illustrations makes a beautiful gift for children who are 4-7 years old." (Description via Amazon)

You can find There's a Lion in my Nativity here.

2.) The Biggest Story Bible Storybook

Written by Kevin DeYoung, this Bible storybook is a great introduction for young children to the overall story of the bible. It introduces creation, the fall, the way God interacted with his people in the Old Testament, our need for a Savior, Jesus coming into the world, his death and resurrection, and our future hope. This is an ABC's book, so it doesn't go into a ton of details, but it's a really good introduction for toddlers. There is a hardcover version that is much bigger that you may want to check out if you have older children. 

You can get The Biggest Story ABC book here.

3.) Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know

This book teaches children that whatever they do and wherever they go, their parent's greatest hope is that they will love and follow Jesus. I haven't read this book, but I know Melissa and I happily recommend her work because I know she is solid. I am looking into this book as a gift for a kid in my life too!

You can find Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know here. 

Update: Melissa has a new book: His Grace Is Enough: How God Makes It Right When We've Got It Wrong. I recently bought it for a book swap I was doing with some friends and it is very cute. You can check out His Grace is Enough here.

4.) A Better Than Anything Christmas

This is an advent book, so technically you would want to start it on December 1st. However, I am of the mindset that if you start late, it's better to glean truth from a good book than to avoid it simply because you start out "behind". 

Here's what my friend Renee had to say about this book:

"[This book] is a short devotion-like guide for the whole family. There are 5 points for every day including reading scripture, explaining it, answering questions, praying, and doodling. This journal gives your space to write answers and draw. The prompts are simple enough for toddlers and engaging enough for teens. Really this is a perfect resource for the whole family and a great opportunity for parents to lead their family in the counsel of the Lord this Christmas season." -Renee Young

You can find A Better Than Anything Christmas here.

5.) First Bible Basics: A Counting Primer

Taylor and I just bought a copy of this book for someone and we are really excited about it. It's great for young kids, teaches them about the Bible and numbers at the same time, and it's a board book. I've heard great things about this company and we were very happy with it when it came in the mail. Can't wait to give it to our friends! 

You can find First Bible Basics: A Counting Primer here.

6.) Zoe's Hiding Place: When You Are Anxious

I was looking through Renee's Instagram (because she is my go-to person for book recommendations if you can't tell 😉) and came across this adorable book. Once again, I'll just let her tell you all about it. Thanks, Renee:

"Zoe Mouse demonstrates how to pray, how to trust God even when it’s scary, how to listen to her parents, how to apologize, and how to be a good friend—all jammed packed in this sweet book in the “Good News for Little Hearts” series."

You can find Zoe's Hiding Place: When You Are Anxious here.

7.) Does God Sleep?: A Book About God’s Power

One of my favorite people to follow on Instagram is Amy Gannett. She is a wonderful Bible teacher and very encouraging. She is also the owner of Tiny Theologians, which is a great biblical resource for children. Amy recently created a collection of board books for younger children. We purchased this one for one of our friend's kids and they have enjoyed it. 

You can find Does God Sleep?: A Book About God’s Power here.

8.) The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden

We are big Kevin DeYoung fans in our house, so a couple of years ago when I wanted to give a gift to a friend's kid but I found out that they already had our go-to Jesus Storybook Bible, we decided to try this book by DeYoung instead. My friend said that they liked it. The illustrations are really cool and unique, and I love that this book teaches children that God's promises are better than we can imagine.

"In The Biggest Story, Kevin DeYoung―a best-selling author and father of six―leads kids and parents alike on an exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to Christ's death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth.

With powerful illustrations by award-winning artist Don Clark, this imaginative retelling of the Bible’s core message―how the Snake Crusher brings us back to the garden―will draw children into the biblical story, teaching them that God's promises are even bigger and better than we think." (Amazon description).

You can find The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden here.

There are so many great books out there for children that point to our Savior. I hope this list helps you on your search and if you purchase any of these, please let me know what you think about them! Do you have any books that you'd add to this list? Comment below!