These are among the best ever released – the popular titles never fail to get people into the Christmas spirit and have become timeless classics.
The festive novels are household names and crop up every year, and readers love to revisit these tales.
Books such as How the Grinch Stole , which has been adapted for the screen, have become a crucial part of the festive season for many.
As a lifelong book lover, and after studying English Literature at University, this is my list of the most iconic 10 Christmas books of all time.
10. Stick Man by Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson is one of the UK’s best selling authors and her tale Stick Man has become a classic among children.
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children – the book follows his journey back to the family tree after he becomes separated from them. He is granted a Christmas gift and returns to his family.
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9. The Snowman by Raymond Briggs
This picture book is another famous and well known Christmas tale – it’s an unforgettable classic which highlights a boy’s delight while playing in the snow.
The simple story is shown entirely through pictures and has become an important Christmas tradition for many Brits.
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8. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis
This novel, the tale of Narnia, has become a Christmas hit – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a high fantasy novel for children by C. S. Lewis, it was originally published in 1950.
Over the years, readers have enjoyed immersing into the land of talking animals and mythical creatures while getting into the festive spirit.
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7. Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R Tolkien
Readers who love the Lord of the Rings trilogy have taken great pleasure in these letters written by the famous author.
The Father Christmas Letters are a collection of letters written and illustrated by J. R. R. Tolkien between 1920 and 1942 for his children, from Father Christmas.
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6. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Allsburg’s novel is another important Christmas tradition for many – its film adaptation is one of the top festive films watched by families all over the world each year.
Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole.
The novel follows the journey of a young boy’s mysterious train journey.
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