The Best Children’s Christmas and Holiday Audiobooks For the Spirit of the Season


December 6, 2022
As the little ones know, it's that special time of the year! These holiday-themed audiobooks will add even more fun and meaning to celebrating with your loved ones.

Winter is right around the corner, and you know what that means—it's time to start celebrating the holidays! If you have kids in your life, they're probably getting really excited right about now. Whether they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, every little girl and boy is counting down the days from now until the holiday fun and festivities commence. If you want to help the children in your life get ready for the holiday season, give them the gift of these entertaining and educational holiday audiobooks that the whole family can enjoy. Here are just a few of the best Christmas books and holiday books for kids, all available in audio.

Best Christmas Audiobooks for Kids

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    • Peter Rabbit: Christmas Is Coming

    • An Advent storybook
    • Written by: Beatrix Potter
    • Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
    • Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 2020-10-22
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
    • If your kids are counting down the days until Christmas, let them count down alongside Beatrix Potter's beloved Peter Rabbit. Think of this audiobook as a listening Advent calendar. Join Peter and his friends every day in December as they count down to Christmas and have plenty of adventures along the way. Peter Rabbit: Christmas Is Coming includes fun stories and activities to enjoy every day of Advent. This sweet story is performed by Kristin Atherton who brings all of the cute and captivating characters to life. Fans of Peter Rabbit, both young and old, will instantly fall in love with this festive favourite.
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    • How Winston Delivered Christmas

    • A Christmas Story in Twenty-Four-and-a-Half Chapters
    • Written by: Alex T. Smith
    • Narrated by: Mathew Baynton
    • Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
    • Release date: 2019-10-03
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet
    • How Winston Delivered Christmas is a Christmas tale kids will love for its fun stories and activities. It's all about Winston, a mouse on a most important mission. On Christmas Eve, Winston finds a letter that has gotten lost on its way to Father Christmas. So, the little mouse sets out to deliver the letter in time for Christmas Day. Kids will thrill to following Winston's adventures and participating in festive activities along the way. Each chapter includes a different activity for all the family to enjoy together, including writing a letter to Santa, making gingerbread and crafting decorations for the Christmas tree!
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    • How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    • Written by: Dr. Seuss
    • Narrated by: Walter Matthau
    • Length: 12 mins
    • Release date: 2006-06-26
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 59 ratings
    • This classic tale is, without a doubt, one of the best Christmas books for kids to ever exist. Legendary children’s book author Dr. Seuss wrote this story about the Grinch, whose heart is two sizes too small, hates holiday celebrations and plans to steal all the Christmas presents from the people in the town. To his amazement, Christmas comes anyway, and the Grinch discovers the true meaning of Christmas. First published in 1957, How the Grinch Stole Christmas endures as a widely beloved annual holiday favourite. The late, great and famously grumpy Walter Matthau lends his acting talents to the spectacular audio version of this iconic Christmas tale.
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    • Bear Stays Up for Christmas

    • Written by: Karma Wilson
    • Narrated by: John McDonough
    • Series: The Bear Books
    • Length: 6 mins
    • Release date: 2008-02-22
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet
    • It’s Christmas ... almost! In Bear Stays Up for Christmas, Bear is sleeping and his friends don’t want him to snooze through the whole holiday season. So they wake him up and give him lots to do. Bear gets busy wrapping all the Christmas gifts, baking sweet treats and decorating the Christmas tree. And the fun is just starting, because a special visitor just might make this the best Christmas yet. From New York Times bestselling author Karma Wilson, this sweet Christmas story will give you and your little ones all those warm and fuzzy feelings to make this Christmas truly merry and bright!
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    • A Christmas Carol

    • Written by: Charles Dickens
    • Narrated by: Hugh Grant
    • Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
    • Release date: 2020-12-21
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 608 ratings
    • No list of Christmas books would be complete without A Christmas Carol, one of the best and most iconic holiday books of all time, which tells a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s awakening and redemption. Listening to Charles Dickens's timeless story is a fun and moving experience with plenty of lessons about life to be learned along the way. Beloved British actor Hugh Grant lends his acting talent to this audio extravaganza. Curl up with the whole family on the night before Christmas and listen to this classic Christmas tale to get into the holiday spirit, before Santa Claus arrives!
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    • The Night Before Christmas

    • Written by: Clement C. Moore
    • Narrated by: Meryl Streep
    • Length: 21 mins
    • Release date: 2016-09-07
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet
    • One title that is sure to get your children in the Christmas spirit is Clement C. Moore’s The Night Before Christmas. Dim the lights and gather around the Christmas tree for a magical Christmas Eve experience that will become a family tradition. This beloved poem captures the true spirit of Christmas with all the rhyming and cheer needed for a truly magical Christmas night before Santa comes! Oscar-winning actor Meryl Streep brings The Night Before Christmas to life in her delightful audio performance. This version features additional carols and music by celebrated artists that your children will love from the first listen.

Best Hanukkah Audiobooks for Kids

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    • Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins

    • Written by: Eric Kimmel
    • Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
    • Length: 44 mins
    • Release date: 2015-10-07
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
    • In Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, written by Eric Kimmel, a weary traveller named Hershel of Ostropol makes his way to a village. Since it's the night before Hanukkah, Hershel expects latkes and general holiday merriment to be awaiting him. However, when Hershel gets there, he is surprised by what he sees. The village is dark, and a group of goblins has taken over the synagogue, keeping the villagers from celebrating. Now it's up to Hershel to help the village, stand up to the goblins and save Hanukkah. This thrilling audiobook will grip listeners of all ages from start to finish.
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    • Hanukkah Bear

    • Written by: Eric Kimmel
    • Narrated by: Laural Merlington
    • Length: 12 mins
    • Release date: 2016-10-24
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet
    • Hanukkah Bear is an endearing holiday story about a bear who wakes up to wonderful smells and, following its nose, steps right into the house of Bubba Brayna. 97-year-old Bubba Brayna still makes the latkes for the village, but she doesn't hear or see so well. So, when the bear walks in the door, she believes it's her rabbi. Together, Bubba Brayna and the bear light the menorah, play the dreidel game and eat all the latkes. This audiobook is narrated by Laural Merlington and features cheerful music in the background to help your kids get in the holiday spirit.
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    • Nonna's Hanukkah Surprise

    • Written by: Karen Fisman
    • Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
    • Length: 9 mins
    • Release date: 2017-06-19
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet
    • So many kids come from families who celebrate multiple holidays, and Nonna's Hanukkah Surprise is the perfect story for them. Rachel's Italian grandmother celebrates Christmas, but Rachel and her parents celebrate Hanukkah. Rachel wants to share the celebration of Hanukkah with her entire family, but then her menorah goes missing. Thankfully, her Nonna steps in to save the Hanukkah celebration. This fun and heartwarming audiobook, written by Karen Fisman, celebrates the beauty of blending cultures and appreciating different festivities. Nonna's Hanukkah Surprise is an ideal holiday story for young listeners and families to hit play on this festive season.
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    • The Hanukkah Magic of Nate Gadol

    • Written by: Arthur A. Levine
    • Narrated by: Jay Ben Markson
    • Length: 10 mins
    • Release date: 2020-10-13
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet
    • This charming holiday tale by Arthur A. Levine adds mythology and magic to the traditions of Hanukkah. This is the story of Nate Gadol, a spirit who embodies Hanukkah, with eyes as shiny as gold coins and a smile as bright as a lantern. Nate has the ability to make anything last as long as needed, whether it's a tiny bit of oil that has to last for eight nights, a flower that needs to stay fresh or a piece of chocolate that must last for the children over the holidays. Jay Ben Markson's joyful narration brings the spirit and magic of Nate Gadol to life.
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    • A Hanukkah with Mazel

    • Written by: Joel Edward Stein
    • Narrated by: Book Buddy Digital Media
    • Length: 7 mins
    • Release date: 2020-01-27
    • Language: English
    • Not rated yet
    • A Hanukkah with Mazel, written by Joel Edward Stein, tells the heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship. Misha is a lonely, struggling artist who lives all by himself on the edge of a small village. Sadly, Misha has no one to celebrate Hanukkah with this year—until he discovers a hungry cat in his barn. Misha names the cat Mazel, and together they celebrate Hanukkah, in spite of the fact that he's too poor to afford Hanukkah candles. Instead, Misha uses his artistic skills to create a beautiful Hanukkah for himself and his sweet new companion, Mazel. Joel Edward Stein’s heartwarming story is brought to life with a stunning audio performance.

Best Kwanzaa Audiobooks for Kids

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    • The People Remember

    • Written by: Ibi Zoboi
    • Narrated by: Ibi Zoboi, Robin Miles
    • Length: 24 mins
    • Release date: 2021-09-28
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 1 rating
    • From the award-winning and bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes a children's book that looks at African American history through the lens of Kwanzaa's principles. Now, children and their parents can enjoy The People Remember as a stunning audio experience performed by Ibi Zoboi and Robin Miles. Kids will quickly become engaged in listening to their ancestors' stories of hardship, oppression, resilience and triumph, but The People Remember is also an important book to hear as a family. This audiobook includes a supplemental PDF to help further children's understanding of historic struggles and their relation to current social justice movements as they listen.
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    • Kwanzaa Time! with Aunti Oni

    • Not rated yet
    • For something a little bit different, try Kwanzaa Time! with Auntie Oni, a podcast for kids that explores the roots and celebration of this African American holiday. Hosted by Oni Lasana, aka Aunti Oni, this podcast features a collection of short stories that speak to the diverse traditions of Kwanzaa passed down through communities and generations. Each cherished tale is told with a new twist to bring fresh lift and insight. A gifted storyteller and performer, Oni Lasana is great at connecting with kids and bringing joy and energy to every story she relates. This spectacular audio series is fun and fascinating for kids to hit play on this holiday season.