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The Best Christmas Books to Read on Christmas Eve

Christmas is fast approaching and it is truly the busiest time of the year. Sometimes, we can forget to take a moment and appreciate the spirit of the season. At Midland Books, we are spreading the Christmas cheer by sharing some of our favourite Christmas books for adults and children alike! Here are some of our top Christmas book recommendations to read on Christmas Eve;

Adam Saves the Seasons by Benji Bennett

The winter fairy has stolen Mother Nature’s crown that helps her change the season. Now they are stuck in Winter and Adam must travel through the seasons to retrieve the crown to get rid of the everlasting winter.

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The Miracle on Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle

A mysterious, magical snow globe transports George and his Christmas hating dad to Christmas past, present and future. Joined by an enthusiastic elf, grumpy reindeer and a mischievous Gran, George and his Dad must relearn the magic and joy of Christmas to return home.

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How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers

A beautiful story about wishing, never giving up and dreaming big! A little boy loves the stars very much, so much he decides that he wants to catch one. He doesn’t know how but he will do anything to catch that star!   

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The Night Before Christmas by Alice Taylor

Alice Taylor takes a nostalgic, loving look back to a family firmly rooted in tradition and humour and – in particular – the Christmas traditions of her childhood. With her unerring knack of bringing her readers into her home, her stories of a childhood Christmas are rich, warm and amusing, giving a wonderful insight into life as it was.

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Stick Man by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

From the bestselling author of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Stick Man comes from the masterful Julia Donaldson. Stick Man lives with his stick family in a tree. The life of a stick is not as easy as it seems, what with dogs chewing and people throwing, life can get a bit hectic. A story of courage, adventure and family. 

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The Wishing Star by Suzanne Chiew & Rosie Butcher

Stella has found a wishing star! She knows she must use it wisely, but there are so many things to wish for. How can she choose? A twinkling tale of friendship and kindness – perfect for sharing at bedtime.

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 

Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas, that is before he is presented with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. As he sees what lies before, behind and ahead of him, his outlook on life is completely changed. A true Christmas classic that is the ultimate Christmas Eve read.

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