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.
THE BIRDS OF CHRISTMAS
By: Olivia Armstrong
Illustrated by: Miro Miroslavova
Published: August 12, 2025
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Fiction
A baby has been born, and the birds have been called to bring gifts to the newborn King. In THE BIRDS OF CHRISTMAS, all kinds of birds from ravens and doves to sparrows and more rush to bring gifts to the new baby.
Alongside the Christian Christmas story, there is a story of a small bird who wants to bring a gift to the baby like the other birds, but he is too small to find anything to give. As a big gust of wind comes up, the fire warming the baby starts to go out. Suddenly, the little bird knows exactly what he can do for the baby and his mother, Mary.
The colored-pencil illustrations combine blues, greys, and oranges to create a warm glow on this special night in Bethlehem. Combining a cherished Christmas story with a folktale of how the robin got her bright orange breast makes for a perfect Christmas read-aloud.
Olivia Armstrong is a professional storyteller with a repertoire of folktales, folklore, myths, and legends. She has curated and hosted performances for major organizations, including Westminster Abbey, the National Gallery, the British Library, Hampton Court Palace, and Windsor Castle. Originally from Northern Ireland, Olivia currently lives and tells stories in London. The Birds of Christmas is her debut picture book. Visit her website, HERE.
Mira Miroslavova has created art for many picture books and novels. Her style was influenced by a mixture of classic fairy tales, beautiful forests, and old movies. Raised near Sofia, Bulgaria, Miroslavova currently lives in Manchester, England.
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