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For babies under 1! A special selection of picture books that let infants enjoy Christmas with all five senses

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For many of you spending your first Christmas with a 0-year-old, you might be wondering which picture books to read together.

Here, we’ll introduce recommended Christmas picture books that even babies under one can enjoy.

From interactive features and cute illustrations to rhythmic words and content that encourages physical closeness, these books are full of ideas to stimulate your baby’s senses.

Take a look at these special picture books that will help you share a magical Christmas time with your 0-year-old.

For Babies 0 and Up! A Christmas Picture Book Collection for Infants to Enjoy with All Five Senses (1–10)

Nontan! It’s Santa Claus!

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This is a story about Nontan, who wants a red toy car for Christmas and sets out to meet Santa.

Nontan hopes to ask the Cat Santa, but when he goes looking, there are Santas everywhere! A Dog Santa, a Reindeer Santa, and even a Crocodile Santa…

Just looking at this page is fun, and children will surely get excited to see Santas they’ve never imagined before.

Nontan has a hard time finding the Cat Santa, but in the end, he comes properly to visit.

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sparkling

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This is a work featuring stars that children love.

With each page you turn, stars of all sizes appear.

At first the stars are black and white, but when you turn the page, they suddenly shine in gold! The sparkling stars are so beautiful that just looking at them brightens your heart.

I’m sure this picture book will help children nurture a sense of wonder for what is “pretty” and “beautiful.” Try tilting the book at different angles—the way the room light hits it changes, making it look as if the stars are truly glowing.

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Everyone’s beloved Christmas

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This is a Christmas picture book with sliding mechanisms.

Every page, including the cover, has interactive elements you can move with your finger.

You can make Santa’s sleigh glide, hang ornaments on the tree, light a fire, and more.

It’s a book packed with the spirit of Christmas.

The content is suitable even for infants, so the text consists of simple one-line sentences and sound words.

At first, children can enjoy having it read to them, and as they grow, they can follow the words themselves and keep enjoying it.

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For Babies 0–12 Months! A Sensory Christmas: Picture Books for Infants (11–20)

Shina Pushi: Christmas is coming soon

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If you like the baby program “Sina Pusu,” how about this picture book? It’s a holiday book for parents and children to enjoy together, answering the question, “Who is Santa?” while showing wonderful ways to spend the days leading up to Christmas.

Write a letter to Santa, wonder what the present might be, and feel the excitement build.

It really heightens the anticipation for Christmas.

It’s also perfect for bedtime, so be sure to enjoy it with your child during the Christmas season.

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Sound-and-light picture book: Lots of Christmas

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The playbook “Lots of Christmas” is packed with fun features.

Press a button and a Christmas song plays while the reindeer’s nose lights up and sparkles.

There’s also a rhythm button and a star dial that changes the tree’s patterns—an exciting, heart‑pounding picture book full of surprises.

Enjoy pressing the buttons and playing with the mechanisms to match the festive illustrations.

It’s recommended even for babies, making it a perfect choice for a first Christmas present.

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Everyone’s beloved Christmas

The Christmas party is starting!

“Everyone Loves Christmas” is a picture book with vibrant colors and sturdy board pages, perfect for babies from 0 years old to enjoy safely.

As the story unfolds, the Christmas tree twinkles, skaters glide, and Santa pops out—movements that will delight and surprise your little one! Reading together, your child will follow the sounds and be stimulated by a variety of actions.

It’s a book that enhances parent–child bonding time while sharing the joy of Christmas.

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Anpanman’s Christmas

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Let me introduce a perfect picture book for Christmas: “Anpanman’s Christmas.” In this story, the beloved Anpanman rescues Santa, who has been kidnapped by Baikinman, in a moving tale.

The vivid, warm colors and familiar characters capture the special atmosphere of Christmas.

Plus, reading the lines of Anpanman and Baikinman aloud together with your child can make the story even more enjoyable.

Sharing this book as a parent and child is sure to deepen your bond!

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