“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” tells the story of the Grinch, who lives above the town of Whoville and hates Christmas. In a revenge-seeking fit, he dresses up as Santa Claus, and, with the help of his loyal dog Max, journeys to Whovillee to steal Christmas.
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” follows Ebeneezer Scrooge, a curmudgeonly man who hates Christmas. Through visits from the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, Scrooge discovers the joy of Christmas and why he should open his heart.
“Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Comes Home for the Holidays” by Dolly Parton and Erica Perl
Dolly Parton’s 2024 release, “Billy the Kid Comes Home for the Holidays,” continues the story of her 2023 release, “Billy the Kid Makes it Big.” The story is based on Parton’s French Bulldog, who she named Billy the Kid after the Old West outlaw by the same name. The book is inspired by Parton’s song, “Comin’ Home for Christmas.”
“A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore
Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” also called, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” tells the story of a family’s home on Christmas Eve. The story is narrated by the father of the family, and concludes when he spots Santa Claus.
“The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg
Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express,” which inspired the 2004 movie by the same name. The book tells the story of a young boy who, after hearing bells and, while investigating to find their cause, boards a train to the North Pole.
