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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A special selection of picture books that 2-year-olds will love! Recommended for Christmas (Nos. 51–60)
Christmas picture book
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.
Three Christmas Gifts
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.
Let’s party!
“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.
A Christmas Song Picture Book with Sounds
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.
A special feature of recommended picture books for Christmas that 2-year-olds will love (61–70)
Secret Train
The pop-up picture book “Naisho Densha” (Secret Train) is also a great choice as a Christmas gift.
A train appears in the story, making it especially perfect for children who love vehicles.
Although the Forest Railway has started its winter break, after the stationmaster finishes a thorough cleaning inside the train and takes a breather, he dozes off—and the train slowly begins to move! So who on earth is driving the train…?! The gentle, charming artwork and interactive features make it enjoyable for children and adults alike, regardless of gender.
Pete the Cat: Delivering Christmas
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.
Everyone’s beloved Christmas
Packed with excitement and surprises, “Everyone Loves Christmas” is the perfect picture book to enjoy with a two-year-old.
Its bold colors and smoothly moving, sturdy cardboard pages make it easy to see and safe for little hands.
With features that light up the tree, set skaters in motion, and pop Santa out in time with the story, your child will be dazzled by one surprise after another.
Share the thrill and joy of Christmas together through this delightful book!