Picture Books Recommended for a One-Year-Old's Christmas! A Collection of Stories That Will Captivate Your Child

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

“Which Christmas picture book should I choose?” Many of you are looking for the perfect book to create special Christmas memories with your child.At around one year old, children start to enjoy picture books—gazing intently at the colorful images and pointing at them.Christmas during infancy is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to share special moments through picture books.So here, we’ll introduce Christmas picture books that one-year-olds will be captivated by.Please choose one that suits your child’s interests and developmental stage.

Recommended picture books for a 1-year-old’s Christmas! A collection of works kids will love (1–10)

Maisy-chan’s Christmas

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This is a Maisy pop-up book with a Christmas theme.

It’s a small, palm-sized picture book, but it’s packed with pop-up surprises and is sure to satisfy.

The text includes both Japanese and English.

Even children who don’t yet know about Christmas can feel its fun and exciting atmosphere through this book.

The colorful use of colors is perfect for little ones! Let’s make a fun Christmas even more enjoyable together with Maisy!

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Merry, merry Christmas!

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This is a story about four children who transform into the “Help Squad” and lend a hand with the town’s Christmas preparations.

They decorate trees and cakes, and light up houses.

It’s a book that really builds excitement for Christmas.

Children who read this picture book might even transform into the Help Squad themselves! Getting ready for Christmas together would double the fun and make everyone happy.

At the end of the book, there’s a glow-in-the-dark fluorescent page, making it perfect for a bedtime read, too.

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Sound-and-Light Picture Book: Christmas Tambourine

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This picture book comes with a small tambourine that has buttons.

When you press the buttons, music plays and the tambourine lights up in time with the sound.

You can also shake the tambourine to hear jingle sounds.

The book itself includes the song titles and lyrics.

It features six Christmas songs, including “Winter Wonderland” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” It’s a great item for enjoying the holiday season—why not pick one up? It also makes a perfect gift!

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Recommended picture books for a 1-year-old's Christmas! A collection of works that captivate children (11–20)

Find the Christmas decorations

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Let’s go look for decorations for the tree with Mr.

Polar Bear! Hidden throughout the picture-book illustrations are all sorts of ornaments.

As you read the story, lift the flaps and discover the decorations together with Mr.

Polar Bear.

This delightful book, with a Christmas theme children love, draws readers right into the story.

Finding decorations yourself and turning them into a beautiful Christmas tree is sure to bring joy.

Why not read it together as a family before you decorate your tree at home?

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Koro-chan’s Christmas

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The pop-up picture book Spot’s Christmas tells the story of the puppy Spot as he welcomes Christmas.

Alongside scenes of Spot carrying the tree and decorating it, there are simple interactive features where hidden pictures appear when you lift snowy trees or open windows.

Because the mechanisms don’t require complex movements, even one-year-olds can enjoy manipulating them with their hands.

You’ll want to read to the end to find out what Spot receives after a snowy Christmas Eve, making this a Christmas picture book that keeps you engaged until the last page.

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