It’s time to share Children’s Christmas Books, perfect for reading and gifting this season. With Christmas just around the corner, I wanted to share all the new children’s Christmas books available this year. These books are great additions to your library, whether you are looking to expand your collection or start your own Bookish Advent Calendar. Click HERE to see all the Christmas-themed books I’ve previously shared on the blog. \
Thanks to Zeitgeist Publishing for the gifted book.
MY FIRST CHRISTMAS PIANO MUSIC
Easy-to-Play Holiday Songs for Kids
By: Emily Norris
Illustrated by: Malgorzata Detner
Published: July 29, 2025
Publisher: Z Kids/Zeitgeist
Piano Music
Is there a budding pianist in your house? Did your child start piano lessons this fall? Everyone loves to sing and play Christmas music, and your child will be thrilled to show off their talents by playing a few Christmas tunes for their grandparents and other visiting family.
Many of the songs in this collection will be familiar to your child, making it easier to play a new song on the piano. But some of the songs will likely be unfamiliar and can add to their knowledge of Christmas songs, and maybe they will even find a new favorite like The Holly and the Ivy, or I Saw Three Ships.
The songs begin with tunes that are easier to play, and then they gradually get more difficult, ending with Joy to the World and Auld Lang Syne. With 25 songs, your child will likely be able to find a few favorites to master. Each song has an image of the keyboard showing the keys that will be played in that particular song, and the keys are also labeled with each note.
Sprinkled throughout the book are various fun facts related to piano music, such as Domingos-António Gomes setting a world record by being the fastest piano player in the world in 2017. Any guesses on the most recorded Christmas song ever? It’s Silent Night.
Incidentally, anyone can start playing the piano. Even though most of us start as young children, I started at the age of 5, my mom took lessons for the first time at the age of 80. She had always wanted to learn how to play the piano and just decided that she could take lessons too. She took lessons for 5 years and has been thrilled that she can sit down and play a song at the piano. So, here is your encouragement to take lessons, no matter what age you are.
Get your child the whole My First series, including MY FIRST PIANO LESSONS and MY FIRST PIANO SHEET MUSIC.
Emily Norris has been sharing her passion for music with students of all ages for over 15 years. AS the founder of EBN Music, Emily teaches piano and voice lessons tailored to each student, inspiring a lifelong love of music in all who walk through her door. Emily holds a BA in music education from Freed-Hardeman University and an MSEd in educational technology from Missouri State University. When she’s not teaching, Emily cherishes time with her husband of 15 years, their beautiful daughter, and their two playful German shepherds. Emily can be found online and on social media @ebnmusic.
Malgorzata Detner is a Poland-based illustrator. She currently lives with her family in Warsaw. Her love of drawing began at a young age, influenced by her mother’s paintings, but grew seriously when she decided to pursue art in middle school. After the birth of her daughter, she returned to traditional painting and digital illustration. Malgorzata loves creating illustrations that remind her of childhood memories. Check out her website, HERE.
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No piano? Get your child THIS KEYBOARD to go with the piano music!
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