A special feature of recommended picture books for Christmas that will captivate 2-year-olds!
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!
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Toddlers will be captivated! Recommended Christmas picture books (1–10)
Merry Christmas, Penelope!
This is a book that depicts Penelope’s fun Christmas.
It’s a lift-the-flap/popup-style picture book with lots of interactive features kids will love—lights that turn on, Penelope tumbling down, and more.
The story shows decorating the tree and having a party with relatives, making it feel familiar and enjoyable for children.
It’ll likely make them even more excited, thinking, “I want a Christmas like this!” The mechanisms aren’t complicated, so toddlers should be able to move them by themselves and have fun.
A Christmas Story with Sounds and Lights
Kids love toys that make sounds and light up, don’t they? This picture book can be enjoyed as a toy, too—press the buttons and the lanterns and candles in the illustrations light up, and Christmas songs start to play.
The animals worry that if the forest stays dark, Santa might not notice them, so they fill the woods with lights and music.
Enjoy this adorable story as you light fires and sing along with the animals, and welcome a wonderful Christmas morning together.
Sparkling, glimmering Merry Christmas!
Sparkly, Shiny Merry Christmas! is a picture book recommended for children around age two.
It uses glittering, radiant colors that are said to be easy for infants—with their still-developing eyesight—to notice and enjoy.
With each page turn you can feel the season, making it perfect as a Christmas gift.
The shimmering illustrations will make little ones want to reach out and touch them.
It might also be fun to look at the book from different angles—sideways or vertically—to see how it changes.
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Pop-up Book: What Is Christmas?
If you’re looking for a picture book that explains the origins of Christmas in a way that’s easy for young children to understand, “What Is Christmas?” is a great pick.
The layered, interactive illustration on the cover is striking and makes you want to pick it up.
As you turn the pages, the interactive elements shift, and the book cheerfully teaches the history of Christmas with illustrations.
Another plus is that the pages are made of thick paper, making them easy for even two-year-olds to turn.
Be sure to read it with your children!
Peek-a-boo, Christmas!
A picture book made with warm, cozy felt is perfect for a cold winter.
The tactile feel when you touch it and the reader’s voice will likely make you feel calm and relaxed.
As you lift the flaps, wondering what might be hidden under the felt, you’ll find things that bring the Christmas spirit to life.
Gently lift each flap while softly saying “Peekaboo.” At the end, bring the book close to your child’s face and say “Peekaboo!” to enjoy the moment together.
Santa, where are you?
The Christmas picture book “Where Is Santa?” lets you imagine and enjoy where Santa might be.
With playful mechanisms built into each page, every page turn brings new discoveries that spark children’s curiosity.
The game of searching for the hidden Santa in the illustrations—asking together, “Where is Santa?”—offers a wonderful chance for children and caregivers to deepen their bond.
It also features a lovely story about Santa delivering presents on Christmas Eve, making Christmas all the more special when you hold this book in your hands.
Christmas Hide-and-Seek
With Christmas approaching, your two-year-old may be getting a little excited.
Even if they don’t fully understand Christmas yet, there’s so much they can sense from the atmosphere in town and at preschool.
A perfect picture book for this season is “Christmas Hide-and-Seek.” This book features a distinctive die-cut design, with Christmas trees, snowmen, reindeer, and more appearing on each page.
Each time your child picks it up, they’ll be inspired by new discoveries—“What shape is this?” The bold, beautiful colors and uniquely shaped illustrations are striking, delighting not only children but adults as well.