Christmas Classics 2026 Hardcover Book Set from Juniper Books
A new fireside design for six stories worth rereading every December

The holidays are better with a good story, and this set gives you six of the best. Our Christmas Classics book set brings together A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, A Merry Christmas, The Night Before Christmas, Christmas at Thompson Hall, and The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus in hardcover, ready to read aloud, reread each year, and display all season.

The 2026 book covers show a cozy scene by the fire: stockings on the mantel, a dog asleep on the hearth, and a cat playing with the wreath. The artwork continues across all six spines to form one fireplace scene. Each cover is an original art print by our in-house designer, wrapped around a hardcover from Penguin's Christmas Classics series.

We release a new Christmas Classics design every October. Add it to the sets you already have, start a new tradition, or give it as a gift. It's one of our most popular book gifts every holiday season.

What Makes This Edition Special

• Six classic Christmas stories in hardcover
• New for 2026: Spine artwork that forms one scene across the set with an original fireside design with stockings, a sleeping dog, and a cat playing with the wreath
• Designed, printed, and assembled in Colorado

This set includes:

• A Merry Christmas by Louisa May Alcott
• A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
• The Night Before Christmas by Nikolai Gogol
• The Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann
• Christmas at Thompson Hall by Anthony Trollope
• The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum

Order Information

• Ships in 1–3 business days
• For delivery by December 24. All deadlines are 11:59 PM MT:
• Domestic
• Ground & Free Shipping: December 16
• 3-Day: December 20
• 2-Day: December 21
• Overnight: December 22
• International
• Express: December 16
• Standard: December 13
• See our returns policy and shipping policy

Materials and Care
Each Juniper Books cover is an art print on high-quality paper, finished with a soft-matte laminate that helps it resist scratches, water, dust, and tears. A gentle wipe with a soft, dry microfiber cloth keeps it looking its best.

Specs

• Publisher: Penguin Random House
• Binding: Hardcover
• Volumes: 6
• Recommended reader age: All ages
• Set width on the shelf: 5.1 in / 13 cm
• Height: 7.6 in / 19.4 cm
• Depth: 3.75 in / 9.5 cm
• Weight: 2.8 lb / 1.27 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who designed this year's Christmas Classics?
A: The 2026 fireside design was created by our in house designer, Isabel Wilson. 

Q: Will it arrive in time for Christmas?
A: Most orders ship within 1–3 business days. For delivery by December 24, 2026, please place your order by 11:59 PM MT on the following dates:

• Domestic:
• Ground & Free Shipping: December 16
• 3-Day: December 20
• 2-Day: December 21
• Overnight: December 22
• International:
• Express: December 16
• Standard: December 13

Q:Can I still get a previous year's design?
A: Yes! Visit Juniper Custom to browse our past designs.

Q: Can I buy the book jackets on their own?
A: Yes! We have a limited number of leftover jackets from our 2021, 2024, and 2025 designs available on Juniper Custom. Looking for a different edition? We can produce any edition released since this product launched in 2018. Email clientservices@juniperbooks.com to inquire.

Q: How do I keep my book covers looking their best?
A: Wipe away dust and smudges with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. The laminate protects the covers from water and scratches, so no special products are needed.

Q: What is your return policy?
A: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns page for details.

A Merry Christmas - Louisa May Alcott
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens
The Night Before Christmas - Nikolai Gogol
The Nutcracker - E.T.A. Hoffmann
Christmas at Thompson Hall - Anthony Trollope
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus - L. Frank Baum