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A special feature of recommended picture books for Christmas that will captivate 2-year-olds!

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
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.

Many of you are probably looking for picture books that a Christmas-loving two-year-old can enjoy.

So here, we’re introducing Christmas picture books recommended for two-year-olds.

Picture books that depict Santa and the world of Christmas are sure to create a memorable page in your winter.

We’ve gathered lots of parent-and-child favorites, like “Spot’s First Christmas,” which thrills and excites with every lift-the-flap, and “Presents Through the Window,” with its delightful mix-ups of gifts.

Spend a wonderful time wrapped in the magic of Christmas together with your children!

A special selection of picture books that 2-year-olds will love! Recommended for Christmas (Nos. 51–60)

One, two, Santa!

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Ichi, Ni, Santa! is a book where you can enjoy Santa Claus moving his body as he visits children on Christmas.

By operating the interactive mechanisms, you can make Santa raise and lower his hands and jump.

The cute illustrations of Santa come to life, offering visual surprise and fun.

When reading aloud to a baby, it’s recommended to move your body along with Santa’s actions and call out together with cheerful prompts.

Be sure to read this picture book to make Christmas with your baby even more exciting.

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Christmas picture book

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The Christmas-themed pop-up picture book “Christmas Ehōn” is both a place of new discoveries for children and something they can enjoy visually.

The pop-up mechanisms depicting a Christmas Eve party and a visit from Santa stimulate children’s senses as they open and close the pages, further heightening their anticipation for the long-awaited holiday! With its adorable illustrations, it’s sure to be a delightful Christmas gift.

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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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Let’s party!

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“Let’s Have a Party!” depicts animals getting ready for a Christmas party.

It’s a picture book where children can enjoy moving and fitting pieces as they experience an exciting Christmas gathering.

The story unfolds as kids fit pieces into shapes—like decorating for Christmas and icing the cake.

Watching stars, hats, and cake parts move invites children to point, repeat the names of the pieces, and play along.

With its cute animal illustrations and as a read-aloud, it’s a book that lets you enjoy Christmas together with your baby.

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A Christmas Song Picture Book with Sounds

Sound-Playing Christmas Song Picture Book

A Christmas Song Picture Book with Sounds

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Oto no deru Christmas no Uta Ehon is a sound book that lets you enjoy music and picture-book storytelling together, featuring nine world-famous Christmas songs.

Its hallmark is that the music plays and you can enjoy the audio and illustrations alternately.

It also has rhythm buttons so children can have an experience like playing instruments—another highlight! With charming Christmas-themed artwork, it offers an easy way to feel the music, enriching children’s sensibilities while letting them enjoy sounds.

Please take a look at this book as a way to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere together and learn the songs at the same time.

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