Christmas Chapter Books for the Primary Classroom

Once Thanksgiving has passed, Christmas is probably on the mind of most of your students – I know it’s on mine! I love to bring Christmas into my classroom for my students, too. These are some of my favorite Christmas chapter books to either read aloud to my students or use in small groups leading up to Christmas break.

You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Christmas chapter books on my Amazon page.

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Christmas Chapter Books

Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise

It’s Christmastime, but with Miss Mackle in the hospital, no one feels much like celebrating. Maybe Harry can think of a way to cheer up Miss Mackle and put the holiday spirit back in Room 2B.

If you’ve been reading this blog for any period of time, you know about my friendship with Horrible Harry. I love Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise because it shows a softer side of Harry.

Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise Book Companion

Horrible Harry and the Holidaze

The holiday season is here, and the kids in Room 3B are learning about all the different ways people celebrate. In addition to Christmas and Hanukkah, there’s Kwanzaa, Three Kings’ Day, Korean New Year, and more. All the talk about holidays has everyone feeling festive. Everyone, that is, except Harry. He doesn’t seem to care about the holidays, the class pet, or even the new student in class. It’s clear that something is bugging Harry, but what could it be?

I love that this book briefly touches upon other holiday celebrations. This would be a great choice when learning about holidays and traditions from around the world.

Horrible Harry and the Holidaze Book Companion

Jingle Bells, Batman Smells (P.S. So Does May)

It’s holiday time, and Room One is doing lots of fun things to celebrate. Like making elf costumes! And singing joyful songs! Only, how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee? And here is the worst part of all! When everyone picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets stuck with Tattletale you-know-who! It’s enough to fizzle your holiday spirit! Hmm…or is it? Maybe, just maybe, a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she deserves.

I love reading this book with my students who need a gentle reminder about kindness for all!

Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Book Companion

Ready, Freddy! A Very Crazy Christmas

Merry Christmas, Freddy! Freddy’s cousins, twin sisters Kasey and Kelly, are coming for the holidays. Things are always more fun when the twins are around – but they’re also a lot more crazy! Freddy can’t wait to find out what trouble the girls get into this time.

Holidays are about spending time with family and kids just love the mischievous adventures when Freddy’s cousins come to town!

Ready, Freddy! A Very Crazy Christmas Book Companion

Ready, Freddy! The Perfect Present

Freddy can’t wait for all the toys, toys, toys he put on Christmas list! He’s sure Santa will bring him everything he’s wishing for. But when Freddy learns not every kid is as lucky as he is, he starts to wonder. Could giving presents be as much fun as getting them?

Ready, Freddy! The Perfect Present Book Companion

Ready, Freddy! Secret Santa Surprise

It’s almost Christmas, and Freddy is thrilled when his teacher tells the class that they’ll be doing a Secret Santa gift swap. He can’t wait to make a special present for one of his friends — until Freddy picks the worst name in the class! Freddy can’t believe it, but maybe with some help from his friends he can be the best Secret Santa ever!

This one is usually only available in Kindle format through Amazon. Keep an eye on the Scholastic book club flyers and grab it when you see it there!

Ready, Freddy! Secret Santa Surprise Book Companion

Flat Stanley: Stanley’s Christmas Adventure

Santa Claus is not his usual, jolly self. In fact, he’s in a terrible mood. He doesn’t believe that children appreciate Christmas anymore. This year, he has decided that he is not going to deliver any Christmas presents! Luckily, his daughter, Sarah Claus, knows who to call for help. The Lambchop family! But can they convince Santa that there are still good children in the world? Just leave it up to Stanley.

I usually introduce my students to Flat Stanley when we begin writing to our pen pals. After that my students flock to the Flat Stanley tub in my classroom library. I keep this book close so I can read it aloud before the holidays.

Flat Stanley: Stanley’s Christmas Adventure Book Companion

Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas

Annie’s dog is unhappy. When Fang is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. Especially Nate the Great. So Nate agrees to sniff out Fang’s mysteriously missing Christmas mail. It’s cold and snowy. But Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, will try to solve this holiday case in time for Fang to have a crunchy, munchy Christmas.

Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas Book Companion

Bailey School Kids: Santa Claus Doesn’t Mop Floors

There have always been some pretty weird grown ups in Bailey City, but the new custodian at the Bailey School is one of a kind. When he appears out of nowhere just before Christmas to help out at the school, Mr. Jolly’s white hair and beard and longing for cold temperatures bring the fabled St. Nick to everyone’s mind. Could this man really be Santa Claus? The Bailey School Kids are going to find out!

Santa Claus Doesn’t Mop Floors Book Companion

Bailey School Kids: Elves Don’t Wear Hard Hats

When a group of short construction workers begins building a school playground, Lisa begins to suspect that they are really Christmas elves, but Melody and Howie think Lisa has an overactive imagination.

Elves Don’t Wear Hard Hats Book Companion

Bailey School Kids, Jr: Reindeer Do Wear Striped Underwear

The Bailey kids are at the zoo when they notice a reindeer pen and a man that looks an awful lot like Santa. Can the kids help Santa and his reindeer get underway and save Christmas?

Reindeer Do Wear Striped Underwear Book Companion

Do you have any favorite Christmas chapter books for 2nd graders? I’d love to check it out!