Fiddleswerth The Lost Christmas Toy

In The Lost Christmas Toy, Fiddleswerth teams up with Santa Claus on a magical adventure to recover a missing toy for a special child. As they journey across the moonlit sky and deliver joy to children everywhere, Fiddleswerth discovers that the true meaning of Christmas isn’t found in the gifts, but in the love, kindness, and spirit of giving that make the holiday magical.

Christmas Picture Books Celebrating the True Meaning

If you’re looking for picture books that make the wonder of Christmas shine even brighter for little ones, there’s a wonderful world of stories—each focusing on the heart of the season: the birth of Jesus and the spirit of giving.

These books are perfect for sharing with preschoolers, making bedtime or story hour a special invitation to the manger.

Here are some timeless favorites that gently unfold the story of Jesus’s birth and the hope He brings:

A Baby Born in Bethlehem by Martha Whitmore Hickman: A simple retelling of the Nativity story, just right for little listeners.
Humphrey’s First Christmas by Carol Heyer: A whimsically illustrated tale following Humphrey, a camel with a big personality, on his journey to witness the first Christmas.
Itsy Bitsy Christmas by Max Lucado: Join two tiny mice as they search for the King, showing that no one is too small to matter to God.
Listen to the Silent Night by Dandi Daley Mackall: Poetry and soft illustrations invite children to imagine what the first Christmas night sounded like.
Mortimer’s Christmas Manger by Karma Wilson: Follow Mortimer the mouse as he finds his special place in the story of Jesus’s birth.
Room for a Little One by Martin Waddell: Gentle prose shares how a stable welcomes all creatures, echoing the warmth and hospitality of that night.
Song of the Stars by Sally Lloyd-Jones: Creation itself rejoices in anticipation of the newborn King.
The Animals’ Christmas Eve by Gale Wiersum: Board book fun as animals recount the story of Christmas in rhyme.
Tiny Baby Jesus by Dandi Daley Mackall: Charming text and illustrations bring to life scenes from Bethlehem.
The Christmas Promise by Alison Mitchell: A beautiful look at God’s promise fulfilled with the coming of Jesus.
The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado: A touching story of inclusion and purpose, reminding every child they have a role to play.
The Pine Tree Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs: A parable of generosity and giving, inspired by the Christmas story.
The Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt: Three trees dream of greatness, only to discover their part in God’s plan.
This Is the Stable by Cynthia Cotten: Gentle rhyme and bright pictures make this a cozy Christmas read.
’Twas the Evening of Christmas by Glenys Nellist: A Christmas retelling in the style of the classic poem.
Who Is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate: The animals prepare and wonder who their special guest might be.

You’ll find that these beloved stories wrap young hearts in the mystery, warmth, and wonder of Christmas, pointing back to what makes this season so extraordinary.