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The Nightmare Before Christmas Books

In order from The Nightmare Before Christmas to Spooky Season's Greetings.

The Nightmare Before Christmas series is a set of 11 board books by Nicole Johnson, published between 2021 and 2026. Written for ages 2–17, most books run about 25 pages.

The Nightmare Before Christmas
I Am Jack Skellington
I Am Sally
I Am Santa
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Nightmare Before Christmas
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$574
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

The Nightmare Before Christmas

By Jeannette Arroyo (Illustrator)

A Halloween king's quest to master Christmas leads to unexpected chaos and challenges.

24 pages· 853 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Summary: Jack Skellington, the bored King of Halloween Town, stumbles upon Christmas Town and devises a wild plan to take over the holiday. Can he bring joy instead of fear, or will chaos ensue? Meanwhile, the sinister Oogie Boogie lurks, ready to exploit Jack's festive ambitions. Dive into a whimsical tale of holiday hijinks and self-discovery, where the line between spooky and merry blurs. Discover if Jack can truly embrace the spirit of Christmas or if his monstrous nature will unravel his plans.
The complete set

The Nightmare Before Christmas Series

11 books · Published 2021–2026

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$574

I Am Jack Skellington

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2024

Discover what makes Jack Skellington the Pumpkin King in a tale of self-discovery and confidence.

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$574

I Am Sally

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2024

A rag doll's quest for freedom and heroism in Halloween Town.

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$574

I Am Santa

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2024

Santa's peaceful Christmas Town is disrupted by mischievous Trick or Treaters. What happens next?

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$1899

Hour of the Pumpkin Queen

Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2025

A rag-doll queen races through time to save her spooky kingdom and the one she loves.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Nightmare Before Christmas series?

There are 11 books in the Nightmare Before Christmas series. It began with The Nightmare Before Christmas in 2021, and the newest book, We Are Lock, Shock, and Barrel, was published in 2026.

What ages are the Nightmare Before Christmas books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–17, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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