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Books to Read to Baby Before Meeting Santa

12/3/2019

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We have all seen the pictures of babies and toddlers meeting Santa for the first time and falling into a mild state of panic. With my daughters, I thought it was cute and funny. I see it as a right of passage. However, I know that some parents want those pristine pictures with crisp dresses and smiling faces. Here is a list of interactive, brightly colored and comforting books to help little ones meet Santa on their own terms. Hopefully, these books will help children have a more positive first interaction with Jolly Old Saint Nick.  

Baby’s Very First Slide and See Christmas by Usborne – A tactile book with engaging moving parts and bright colors. This book is about the Christmas Holiday with a special appearance by Santa.

Dear Santa by Rod Campbell – Santa tries to find the perfect gift. A lift-a-flap book.

Santa Flap Book by Usborne – Santa’s Christmas Eve journey from the North Pole to your house.

Santa’s Christmas Train by Helen Foster James – Take the Christmas train to the North Pole to meet Santa.

Santa’s Workshop by Holly Berry-Byrd – Meet Santa and his team of helpers in this colorful lift-a-flap book.

Santa’s Workshop by Roger Priddy – Santa and his helpers are busy getting ready for the big day. Lots of flaps to keep little hands busy.

Usborne Sparkly Touchy-Feely Santa Claus – Santa’s journey to deliver the world’s presents with smooth sparkling stars and soft white Santa beard.

Where’s Santa Claus by Nosy Crow – A flip-the-flap tour of the North Pole.

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lazybookconqueror link
12/4/2019 06:45:35 am

This is so cute! What a great list! :)

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Carolyn link
12/4/2019 10:10:12 am

Great post! My little niece is 20 months old, and is terrified of Santa. I may just have to get her a little pop-up book so she'll be a little more used to the idea before she meets him again. Thanks!

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Alison Kelly
12/5/2019 12:30:07 pm

You'll have to let me know how she does this year! One of Santa's elves told us babies between 1-2 have the hardest time! Hopefully this will help!

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Jaya Avendel link
12/4/2019 04:26:35 pm

I never thought of doing this, but telling stories is a wonderful way to prepare a child for this occasion! Love your list of Santa books.

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Alison Kelly
12/5/2019 12:34:57 pm

I am hard pressed to find a problem that can't be solved with books ; )

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Angie link
12/5/2019 07:01:28 am

This is such a good idea! I remember taking my niece to see Santa for the first time - she had a full-blown freakout. Lots of crying. But earlier that same year she met Dora and Boots at the Children's Museum, and that wasn't cause for hysterics. Kids are so funny.

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Alison Kelly
12/5/2019 12:37:00 pm

That's interesting. I wonder how much comes down to age? Santa's elf was telling us that kid's between 1-2 are the most likely to have a melt-down.

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