8 must-read christmas books like The Twelve Hours of Christmas by Jenn Bailey

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The Twelve Hours of Christmas

By: Jenn Bailey

4.13

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this reinvention of the classic holiday carol "The 12 Days of Christmas," five golden rings beco…

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1. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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2. The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

By: Jon Klassen

4.26

Format: 105 pages, None

Jon Klassen's retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hi… read more

Similar categories in Jon Klassen's The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

By: Pedro Martín

4.27

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and t… read more

Similar categories in Pedro Martín's Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • childrens
  • family
"It was like the driveway at Disneyland but with way more automatic weapons."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

"I like to say that my stories are 100% true 90% of the time. My memory and my heart like to play tricks on each other. The results are what makes my stories."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

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5. How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

By: Mac Barnett

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question. … read more

Similar categories in Mac Barnett's How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • storytime
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6. The Christmassy Cactus

By: Beth Ferry

4.05

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Bestselling author Beth Ferry of Stick and Stone and The Scarecrow is back with an irresistible hol… read more

Similar categories in Beth Ferry's The Christmassy Cactus book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • storytime
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7. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

By: Mo Willems

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new hol… read more

Similar categories in Mo Willems's Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • animals
  • christmas
  • storytime
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8. Buffalo Fluffalo

By: Bess Kalb

4.16

Format: None pages, None

Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than h… read more

Similar categories in Bess Kalb's Buffalo Fluffalo book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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9. Books Make Good Friends

By: Jane Mount

4.53

Format: 48 pages, Kindle Edition

This new picture book from beloved author-illustrator Jane Mount celebrates the avid reader, demons… read more

Similar categories in Jane Mount's Books Make Good Friends book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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10. Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain (Noodle and Jonathan)

By: Jonathan Graziano

4.41

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Noodle the pug embarks on a quest to climb comfy mountain in this sweet and entertaining sequel to … read more

Similar categories in Jonathan Graziano's Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain (Noodle and Jonathan) book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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11. The Voice in the Hollow

By: Will Hillenbrand

3.68

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A young mouse’s shortcut home turns into a fantastical journey guided by a mysterious guardian in t… read more

Similar categories in Will Hillenbrand's The Voice in the Hollow book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • animals
  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration

By: Natalie Daise

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This rhythmic, joyous picture book from Natalie Daise, the co-star of the hit Nickelodeon show "Gul… read more

Similar categories in Natalie Daise's Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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13. Time to Make Art

By: Jeff Mack

4.25

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Does art have to be perfect? Where do you begin? This inspiring picture book about making art doubl… read more

Similar categories in Jeff Mack's Time to Make Art book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. Otto The Ornament: A Christmas Book for Kids

By: Troy Cummings

3.90

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the author of the New York Times bestselling Can I Be Your Dog? series comes a picture book ab… read more

Similar categories in Troy Cummings's Otto The Ornament: A Christmas Book for Kids book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • christmas
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller by Breanna J. McDaniel

15. Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller

By: Breanna J. McDaniel

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

From an award-winning author and illustrator comes this picture book biography about beloved librar… read more

Similar categories in Breanna J. McDaniel's Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Red & Green

By: Lois Ehlert

4.04

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The classic story of the night before Christmas gets a humorous twist in this engaging holiday pict… read more

Similar categories in Lois Ehlert's Red & Green book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • storytime
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17. Wintergarden

By: Janet Fox

3.86

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Growing and harvesting an herb garden can be fun and oh so satisfying—even in the dead of winter. … read more

Similar categories in Janet Fox's Wintergarden book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • storytime
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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18. Snowmen's Twelve Nights of Christmas

By: Caralyn Buehner

3.89

Format: 33 pages, Kindle Edition

A classic Christmas carol told with a hilarious Snowmen twist, from the New York Times bestselling … read more

Similar categories in Caralyn Buehner's Snowmen's Twelve Nights of Christmas book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • christmas
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Twelve Hours of Christmas by Jenn Bailey

19. The Twelve Hours of Christmas

By: Jenn Bailey

4.13

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this reinvention of the classic holiday carol "The 12 Days of Christmas," five golden rings beco… read more

Similar categories in Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • animals
  • christmas
  • family
  • african american
  • storytime
Cover of Santa's Gotta Go! by Derrick Barnes

20. Santa's Gotta Go!

By: Derrick Barnes

3.78

Format: 33 pages, Kindle Edition

We all know that Santa Claus is one cool dude! But how is he as a houseguest? Find out in this hila… read more

Similar categories in Derrick Barnes's Santa's Gotta Go! book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • childrens
  • holiday
  • picture books
  • christmas
  • african american
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21. Forever and Always

By: Brittany J. Thurman

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this lyrical picture book from two breakout picture book creators, a young Black child waits for… read more

Similar categories in Brittany J. Thurman's Forever and Always book and Jenn Bailey's The Twelve Hours of Christmas

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family

21 best-selling childrens books like The Twelve Hours of Christmas by Jenn Bailey

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

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The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale

Jon Klassen

4.26

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There Was a Party for Langston

Jason Reynolds

4.48

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Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

Pedro Martín

4.27

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The Eyes and the Impossible

Dave Eggers

4.25

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Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity

Nicholas Day

4.15

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The Lost Year

Katherine Marsh

4.50

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