Christmas story for toddlers: Father Christmas's slippers

2 min read · For: Ages 3–5

Good morning, North Pole!

The sun peeped over the snowy hills. Father Christmas opened his eyes. He stretched his arms. Streeeetch.

He swung his legs out of bed. And where did his feet go?

Into his slippers. His big, red, woolly slippers, with a white bobble on each toe.

"Ahh," said Father Christmas. "Warm toes."

Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle.

Good morning, cat

Father Christmas shuffled to the stairs. On the bottom step lay Snowdrop, the white cat, curled up like a snowball.

"Good morning, Snowdrop," said Father Christmas.

"Miaow," said Snowdrop. And she followed him. Pad, pad, pad.

Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle.

Good morning, kettle

Father Christmas shuffled to the kitchen. He filled the kettle and switched it on.

"Good morning, kettle," said Father Christmas.

The kettle started to hum. Hmmm. Then it bubbled. Blub, blub, blub. Then it whistled. Wheeee!

Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle.

Good morning, birds

Father Christmas shuffled to the window. Outside, on the windowsill, sat three little birds, all fluffed up against the cold.

"Good morning, birds," said Father Christmas.

He opened the window a crack and sprinkled some seeds. The birds pecked. Peck, peck, peck. "Tweet, tweet, tweet," they said. That means thank you.

Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle.

Good morning, reindeer

Father Christmas shuffled to the back door. He looked out at the stable. A reindeer poked its head out and looked back at him.

"Good morning, reindeer," called Father Christmas.

The reindeer shook its head. Jingle, jingle, went the bell on its collar.

Father Christmas looked down at his slippers. "I'm not going out in the snow in these," he laughed. "I'll come and see you after breakfast, in my boots."

Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle.

Good morning, Pip

Knock, knock. The front door opened. In came Pip the elf, with snow on his hat.

"Good morning, Father Christmas!" said Pip.

"Good morning, Pip," said Father Christmas. "Would you like some breakfast?"

"Yes, please," said Pip. And he looked at Father Christmas's feet. "I like your slippers."

Pip took off his snowy boots. And underneath, he was wearing... little red woolly socks, with a white bobble on each toe.

Father Christmas and Pip looked at their feet. Then they looked at each other. And they laughed and laughed.

Then they sat down together for breakfast. With warm toes.

Good morning!

Things to do together

Who did Father Christmas say good morning to? Can you remember everyone?
Shuffle like Father Christmas in his slippers. Now walk like the cat. Now hop like the birds.
Who do you say good morning to in your house?