Festive Toddler Books | Blogmas

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Today I wanted to share some of the books that I will hopefully enjoying with my toddler this year, I have picked four books that I believe are great stories for the little ones to enjoy over the festive period.

The Dinosaur that pooped Christmas 

This is a great story and a funny one too, it involves dinosaurs and poo which is definitely one way to get the attention of a toddler, we love all the versions of the dinosaur that pooped books and this one hopefully be one that Olivia loves to hear.

£4  3-7 years recommendation 


This story is a classic and one that I cannot wait to share with Olivia, we always watch the film on Christmas eve as its something that I did when I was young. I believe it is so important to keep traditions like that in the family.

£6.99 5-11 years recommendation


This has been one of my favourite stories to read Lilly over the years and I can't wait to share the adventure with Olivia, this story has a great message that its ok to be scared but you can always give it a go. Its about bravery and the differences between people and I personally love it.

£3.28  2-7 years recommendation 


This book is perfect for toddlers and is one that Olivia has already taken a liking too, she has always enjoyed touchy feely books and they are great for sensory reading too. There are a few versions of these that are festive but this is the one that we own. 

£4.50 2-6 years recommendation

These are just 4 of many festive books that we own, I am very excited to share some festive stories with Olivia and Lilly over the next few weeks. What are your favourite festive books for your children?

Victoria

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