Christmas Tree Picture Books

Picking out our Christmas tree was always an event we looked forward to growing up. My mom would make hot chocolate to fill up a thermos, we’d pack up Christmas cookies, and then meet some friends at the Christmas tree farm. We trudged through the snow with our snow boots on as my Dad used his hat and mittens to mark our “maybe” trees. Then when we finally decided on the perfect tree, we all got the chance to help cut it down, with my Dad doing most of the work himself and my mom documenting with tons of photos. Then we’d drag the tree down the hill to have it tied up and while we waited in line, we drank hot chocolate and ate cookies. An idyllic December day. As we got older, the day was more rushed and squished into where ever it fit into our busy schedules.

Now, I have a pre-lit tree and although much easier to manage, nothing compares to the smell of a real Christmas tree during the holidays. Today I’m sharing 12 Christmas Tree picture books that make perfect read alouds for this time of year. Some are titles I grew up reading, while others are new to me!

Christmas Tree Picture Books

1. The Biggest, Most Beautiful Christmas Tree by Amye Rosenberg
2. Christmas Farm by Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by Barry Root
3. Everybody’s Tree by Barbara M. Joosse, illustrated by Renée Graef
4. Little Blue Truck’s Christmas by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Jill McElmurry
5. Maple & Willow’s Christmas Tree by Lori Nichols
6. Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert E. Barry
7. Monster Needs a Christmas Tree by Paul Czajak, illustrated by Wendy Grieb
8. Night Tree by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Ted Rand
9. Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht, illustrated by Jarvis
10. Red and Lulu by Matt Tavares
11. Tomie Depaola’s Christmas Tree Book by Tomie dePaola
12. The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story by Gloria Houston, illustrated by Barbara Cooney

If you’re looking for more great books to get you into the Christmas spirit, check out my list of books about Christmas Elves or Reindeer! You might also like to try Country Living’s 50 Best Christmas Books for Kids.