Books about St. Nick for Catholic children
Looking for Christian-based books that explain the life of St. Nicholas, the real person? Below are a few really good books that will help you do just that.
1.) Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver
This book does a great job of integrating our Christian faith, but still conceals the “magic” of Christmas and Santa.
“Around Christmas we spend a lot of time thinking about presents, but have you ever wondered why we give gifts? Learn about the life of Saint Nicholas and discover why he became known as one of the greatest giftgivers of all time.”
2.) The Story of Saint Nicholas
This is a perfect short story for younger children.
“As one of the best loved saints of all time, the image of Saint Nicholas is uniquely celebrated in different countries across the globe. As a bishop, Nicholas was devoted to charitable works by secretly giving gifts to those in need. He continues to inspire us through the act of selfless giving and by spreading the universal gifts of peace, love and good will to all.”
3.) Saint Nicholas and the 9 Gold Coins
Although not necessarily a “Christmas” story, it does a beautiful job of explaining who exactly St. Nicholas was. I also love the icongraphy in this book!
“The figure of Saint Nicholas stands apart from nearly every other Christian saint: his fame spread across empires and generations to make him one of the most recognizable Christian saints in history. But the popular perception of Saint Nicholas today diverges greatly from his original veneration as a compassionate almsgiver and defender of the poor. Saint Nicholas has been reduced to the pop culture figure of Santa Claus, a jolly old man who brings presents to good little boys and girls. This book reacquaints those boys and girls with the authentic Santa Claus Nicholas, a man who found greatness not simply in spreading “good cheer,” but in being a true icon of Jesus Christ in word and deed.”
4.) A Special Place for Santa
This book explains the connection between Jesus and secular Santa in the most precious way. Definite tear-jerker! It really helps families who may be struggling with keeping their focus on Christ and what to tell them about Santa Claus.
This book integrates imagination and historical facts in a way that brings St. Nicholas to his knees before the living Christ.
5.) Saint Nicholas- The Real Story of the Christmas Legend
This book touches on the life of Saint Nicholas, explaining that Nicholas was a servant of God and that, through him, God’s love was reflected to others. It touches on Nicholas’s ministry and generosity to three young girls as a response to God’s love.
There you have it! Five books about St. Nicholas that will help you integrate him into your Catholic homes. Do you have another great St. Nicholas book? Share in the comments below!
