Families who loved Father Christmas Goes on Holiday by Raymond Briggs often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of daily routines or struggling with the frustration that comes when things do not go exactly as planned. While we often see Father Christmas as a magical figure, Raymond Briggs humanizes him as a hardworking professional who just wants a decent holiday. Through his travels to France, Scotland, and Las Vegas, children see that even heroes get grumpy, face travel mishaps, and need a break from their responsibilities. This graphic narrative is perfect for children aged 4 to 9, offering a humorous and relatable look at emotional regulation and the reality of travel. It normalizes the feeling of 'grumpiness' while highlighting the joy of exploration. Parents will appreciate the clever world-building and the way it grounds a legendary figure in very human experiences, making it a fantastic tool for discussing how to handle disappointment and the importance of self-care.
