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Santa and His Helpers Preschool Book Picks

12/5/2025

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Santa and His Helpers Preschool Book Picks

Santa cannot deliver presents to every child in the world by himself. He relies on a team of helpers to make the holiday season run smoothly. In the books below, preschoolers can meet Santa and the many characters who assist him, making for fun and festive read-alouds that capture the teamwork behind the magic of Christmas.
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The Littlest Reindeer
By Brandi Dougherty
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This story follows Dot, the smallest reindeer at the North Pole, as she tries to find her place on Santa’s team. Preschoolers will enjoy watching her work through challenges and discover what she can contribute.

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Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
By James Dean and Eric Litwin
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When Santa is too sick to deliver gifts, Pete steps in and takes over the job. The story keeps a steady pace as Pete travels from house to house determined to make Christmas happen.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
By Robert May
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This classic tale follows Rudolph, a young reindeer whose bright red nose eventually helps guide Santa through a foggy Christmas Eve. A classic story that preschoolers love.

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Olivia Helps with Christmas
By Ian Falconer
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Olivia is busy from morning to night getting everything ready for Christmas. From helping her family to waiting for Santa, the story captures the energy and anticipation kids feel during the holiday season.

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How to Catch Santa Claus
By: Jean Reagan
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This book explores all the ways kids imagine they might catch Santa on Christmas Eve. It gives preschoolers a fun look at Christmas traditions from a child’s point of view.​

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Dasher
By: Matt Tavares
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Dasher is a young reindeer who dreams of a different life and eventually meets Santa, changing her future. The story brings a gentle sense of adventure as she finds a place where she truly belongs.​

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Santa's Lost Reindeer
By: Rachel Hilz
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In this story, Santa discovers that one of his reindeer has wandered off, and he sets out to find him before Christmas Eve begins. Preschoolers follow along as Santa searches through different places and characters help point him in the right direction.

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Dear Santa
By Rod Campbell
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A lift-the-flap book where Santa sends out different gifts and checks each one until he finds the perfect present. Preschoolers enjoy the simple repetition and the interactive format.

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Never Ever Race a Reindeer
By Adam Wallace
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This story follows a playful race where the main character learns why racing a reindeer is not the best idea. The book keeps the energy high and ends with a funny reminder about holiday mischief.

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Rudy's Windy Christmas
By Helen Baugh

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Rudy the reindeer struggles with a windy problem that creates unexpected trouble on Christmas Eve. The silly storyline keeps preschoolers laughing as Rudy tries to help Santa despite the chaos.

Our book companion set is the perfect activity to do as a follow-up after reading this funny story!

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Santa's New Jet
By Donna H. Bowman

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Santa upgrades his sleigh to a jet after realizing how much faster it could make Christmas Eve. The story follows the test run and the lesson he learns about what really works best.

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The Little Reindeer
By Nicola Killen
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A quiet, gentle story about a girl who follows the sound of bells and meets a lost reindeer. The simple text and calm tone make it a peaceful read-aloud for younger children.

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Santa's Stuck
By Rhonda Gowler Greene
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Santa ends up stuck in a chimney after eating too many treats. The story focuses on the attempts to get him out and the teamwork needed to save Christmas.

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12 Sleighs of Christmas
By Sherri Duskey Rinker
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Santa’s sleigh needs repairs, so inventive elves create all kinds of new sleighs to test out. Preschoolers will enjoy seeing each different design and how the elves work together to get Santa ready for Christmas Eve.

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Santa Bruce 
By: Ryan T. Higgins
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Bruce the bear accidentally gets mistaken for Santa, and the animals around him expect him to take on the role. The story follows Bruce as he reluctantly goes along with their plans, bringing gentle humor to holiday story time.


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Santa's Underwear
By: Marty Rhodes Figley
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This story follows Santa as he gets ready for Christmas Eve and realizes he cannot find his favorite pair of red underwear. Kids get a simple, silly look at Santa’s pre-flight routine as he searches for the pair he always wears on the big night.
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How Santa Got His Job
By Stephen Krensky
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This book explains Santa’s early attempts at different jobs and how each one taught him a skill he now uses at the North Pole. Preschoolers get a clear, easy-to-follow look at how Santa ended up with the job he has today.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
By: Dr. Seuss
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The Grinch sets out to stop Christmas in Whoville, but the town’s joy changes him. The story gives preschoolers a simple introduction to kindness, generosity, and what the holiday season is really about.

These preschool books offer an easy way to bring Santa and his helpers into your holiday story time. Each title adds something different, whether it is a familiar character, a funny moment, or a new take on Christmas traditions. Choose a few to rotate through the season and let your preschoolers enjoy the stories that make Christmastime feel special.

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