Illustration: ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas!’ by Dr Seuss
Emma O’Donovan rounds up her favourite Christmas books

            

Age 2-4: Merry Christmas, Hugless Douglas by David Melling

There are snowballs and Christmas cuddles aplenty in this brand new Hugless Douglas adventure. £6.99, Hodder Children?s Books 

Age 2-4: Last Stop on the Reindeer Express by Maudie Powell-Tuck

Peep-through doorways lead the reader through winter scenes, as Mia and her reindeer embark on a journey. £12.99, Little Tiger Press

Age 2-4: Listen to the Christmas Songs by Marion Billet 

Not your typical sound book, this features samples from six festive tunes. Toddlers will love singing along as they explore the bright illustrations. £6.39, Nosy Crow  

Age 5-7: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr Seuss 

This luxury collectors? edition celebrates 60 years of anarchic mayhem brought to us by the ghastly Grinch. £11.98, HarperCollins Children?s Books
 

Age 5-7: I Killed Father Christmas by Anthony McGowan and Chris Riddell 

Jo-Jo is convinced Christmas is cancelled ? and it?s all his fault. This story about a little boy and a misunderstanding is full of heart. £6.99, Barrington Stoke
 

Age 5-7: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: Jingle Bells! by Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton

A pesky panda has stolen Santa?s presents so it?s a race a...