Vintage Christmas Children’s Book Bundle — Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snow Man, Santa’s Toy Shop & My First Picture Book of Christmas Carols — Little Golden Books + Rand McNally | Holiday Picture Books, Children’s Christmas Picture Books / Holiday Stories

This vintage Christmas book bundle brings together four classic holiday children’s books with bright mid-century and late-20th-century illustrations, including three Little Golden Books and one Rand McNally Junior Elf Book.

 Inside are snowy read-aloud favorites, a cheerful Santa-and-elves workshop story, a Frosty retelling adapted from the song, and a small illustrated carol book made for holiday singing and quiet December reading.

These are reader copies with visible vintage wear, but they still have the kind of nostalgic cover art that makes a holiday stack feel instantly festive. 

Quick Specs

Item Type: Bundle of 4 vintage illustrated children’s books

Size:

• Christmas Carols: 6.5 x 5 in.
• Santa’s Toy Shop: 8 x 7 in.
• Jingle Bells: 8 x 7 in.
• Frosty the Snow Man: 8 x 7 in.

Material: Printed paper over board covers

Color: Red, blue, teal, cream, and multicolor illustrated covers

Origin or Maker: Golden Press / Western Publishing Company, Inc.; Rand McNally & Company

Year or Era: 1970s–1980s

GENRE: Children’s Christmas Picture Books / Holiday Stories

Language / Pages: English / No page numbers visible or provided

Identifiers:

1. Jingle Bells: 458-1; 69¢ cover price visible
2. Santa’s Toy Shop: D16; 49¢ cover price visible
3. Christmas Carols: 8196; 49¢ cover price visible
4. Frosty the Snow Man: 89¢ cover price visible; other identifier not clearly readable from photos

Edition & Features  

Edition/Printing:

1. Jingle Bells — Tenth Printing, 1979
2. Frosty the Snow Man — Thirty-fifth Printing, 1982
3. Santa’s Toy Shop — Sixteenth Printing, 1974
4. My First Picture Book of Christmas Carols — Copyright 1979

Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Full-color illustrated children’s book interiors throughout

Extras: Bundle includes three Little Golden Books and one Rand McNally Junior Elf Book

Condition Grade: Fair

• Complete 4-book holiday bundle with noticeable vintage wear. All books show cover rubbing, edge wear, corner wear, and visible spine wear consistent with use. 
• Jingle Bells has a price sticker on the front cover and general scuffing/rubbing. Frosty the Snow Man shows cover wear, rubbed edges, and shelf wear.
• Santa’s Toy Shop shows wear along edges and boards, and the last page is ripped and repaired with tape by the previous owner.
• My First Picture Book of Christmas Carols has the heaviest wear in the bundle, with substantial rubbing, edge wear, and an aged, handled look. Interiors shown remain readable and illustrated, with age toning visible.

See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author: VARIOUS  

This bundle includes holiday stories and songs by multiple creators, including Little Golden Book adaptations and a Rand McNally Junior Elf title. Together they capture the classic Christmas-book formula readers still love: simple storytelling, bright illustration, and a lot of December charm.

A sweet vintage holiday stack for decorating, reading, and passing around in December.

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Disclaimer  

The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.