Christmas Trolls
By Jan Brett
The Story
A girl named Treva notices her family's Christmas decorations and presents mysteriously vanishing, and when she tracks down the culprit, she finds two trolls who have never had a Christmas of their own.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves a good mystery tucked inside a holiday story, this one turns 'who's stealing the presents' into something warmer than a whodunit.
- Big idea: Christmas traditions mean more when you get to share them with someone who's never had them before.
- Vibes: Cozy, mysterious, and glowing with holiday warmth.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy a bit of holiday mystery
- like to pore over richly detailed illustrations
- are working on sharing and generosity
- respond well to stories with a cozy Christmas setting
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What clues helped Treva figure out who was taking the Christmas things?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the trolls felt when they saw Christmas decorations for the first time?
- Real-life connection: Can you remember a time you shared something special with someone who had never tried it before?
- Imagination: If you found a troll hiding in your house at Christmas, what would you show them first?
- Art & illustration: What details did you notice in the pictures of Treva's home and the snowy outdoors?
