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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+: A Sensory Christmas Picture Book Selection for Infants (21–30)

Pete the Cat: Delivering Christmas

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Let me introduce a picture book that parents and children can enjoy singing along to: “Pete the Cat Saves Christmas.” In this series, the story progresses as readers sing together with the main character, Pete the Cat—it’s an interactive picture book! On Christmas Eve, Santa comes down with a cold, so Pete delivers the presents in his place.

The lovely Christmas song featured in the book comes with sheet music, making it perfect for reading aloud or singing along with your child.

It’s sure to resonate not only with kids, but with adults as well.

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tickle tickle

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Kochokochos theme is touch, said to be one of the earliest-developing senses in babies.

Supervised by a clinical developmental psychologist, this picture book is designed to spark parent–child skin-to-skin interaction.

The story invites you to tickle your baby’s body in sequence, and the back matter includes an explanation of skinship.

You can hold the board book in one hand and tickle the same spots as in the story.

It’s a book that deepens the parent–child bond while encouraging your baby’s development.

Why not read it when celebrating Christmas with your little one?

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For Babies 0 and Up! A Selection of Infant Picture Books to Enjoy Christmas with All Five Senses (31–40)

Three Christmas Gifts

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Three children awaiting Christmas experience mysterious happenings in The Three Christmas Gifts.

This picture book features artwork and a story loved across generations.

Because the narrative is told from a child’s perspective, you might try imitating the characters’ voices or reading it aloud while speaking gently to a baby.

The softly colored illustrations, paired with the Christmas-themed story, create a strong visual effect.

Give it a try as a read-aloud Christmas picture book with children as the main characters.

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Polar Bear Santa’s Christmas

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Polar Bear Santa’s Christmas

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With its simple gimmicks and adorable illustrations, “Shirokuma Santa’s Christmas” leaves a lasting impression.

A polar bear dad dresses up as Santa and delivers presents! Plus, if you scan the QR code in the book, you can listen to Jingle Bells.

Even babies who are not yet familiar with what Christmas is can get into the spirit as you hum Jingle Bells while reading.

It’s also a perfect choice for a Christmas gift, so please consider it.

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The Christmas party is starting!

The Christmas party is starting!

The Christmas party is starting!

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A picture book packed with interactive features that delight 0-year-olds, “The Christmas Party Is About to Start!” This installment focuses on getting ready for Christmas.

Kids can enjoy cutting colorful fruits and watching the chicken roast through playful mechanisms.

With engaging, hands-on movements that easily capture a child’s interest, it’s perfect for boosting the Christmas mood together as a parent and child—even if little ones don’t yet understand what Christmas is.

It also makes a wonderful Christmas gift, so be sure to keep it in mind!

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Christmas Hide-and-Seek

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The picture book “Christmas Hide-and-Seek,” filled with a fun, Christmas-themed story, is packed with elements children will love.

Its standout feature is a unique die-cut design.

Iconic Christmas motifs—like Christmas trees, snowmen, and reindeer—appear as die-cuts on the pages! Kids can trace the shapes while wondering, “What could this be?” then turn the page to find the answer, enjoying the book in many different ways.

It’s especially recommended for parents as a picture book to share the joy of Christmas together.

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Moi moi

[Official] Baby Science Picture Book 'Moi Moi' Read-Aloud

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Born out of the “Baby Science Picture Book Project,” the picture book Moi Moi was created from illustrations that captivated babies’ gazes.

Each page features mysterious illustrations with round patterns.

Sometimes there’s a single large illustration, other times many small ones—designed to deliver repeated visual surprises.

It has gained attention on TV and social media as a book that calms crying babies, and it has even become a series.

How about reading aloud a picture book that draws the eyes of zero-year-olds this Christmas?

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In conclusion

Your first Christmas with a 0-year-old.

Gentle, warm picture books deepen the bond between children and adults through read-aloud time.

With every page you turn, a wondrous world unfolds, and your little one’s eyes are sure to sparkle.

Create lots of special memories with Christmas picture books full of songs, sounds, and playful surprises.