A picture book that 3-year-olds will be captivated by! A special book for enjoying a fun Christmas

Last updated:2025/11/8

A picture book that 3-year-olds will be captivated by! A special book for enjoying a fun Christmas

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.

Christmas is just around the corner at last.

That makes you want to read a Christmas picture book to your child, doesn’t it? Three-year-olds are at a stage where their imagination really blossoms, so you can share a wonderful time together through Christmas picture books.

But many people may be unsure which books to choose.

So here, we’ll introduce heartwarming Christmas picture books that will make children’s eyes sparkle.

Enjoy a delightful encounter with Santa Claus together with your child!

A picture book that will captivate 3-year-olds! A special volume to enjoy a fun Christmas (1–10)

Triangle Santa

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“Triangular Santa” is a picture book perfect for three-year-olds.

Its charming, approachable illustrations depict Christmas motifs like Santa and trees using triangles.

Santa delivering presents is drawn with simple shapes that spark children’s imaginations.

The gentle, read-aloud-friendly language helps create a special time for parents and kids to enjoy together.

A heartwarming story that builds excitement with every page turn.

It’s a great choice for a Christmas gift, too.

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Absolutely Do Not Open? Larry’s Christmas

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A huge hit with kids! Here’s a picture book that’s perfect for read-aloud time in childcare settings: “Do Not Open This Book? Larry’s Christmas.” The monster Larry is holding a present.

The green box is tied with a red ribbon.

Larry says, “Absolutely do not open it.” When someone says that, both kids and adults can’t help but get curious about what’s inside, right? If you turn the pages while gently poking the box a little, what do you think you’ll find there? It’s a fun, interactive picture book that unfolds as you touch it.

Perfect for getting everyone excited at Christmas!

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Guri and Gura’s Guest

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Let me introduce the Guri and Gura series that children love! The story begins when the two of them discover some big footprints.

The part that really captivates kids is probably when Guri and Gura search all around the house and the series’ signature castella cake makes its appearance, isn’t it? The illustrations practically let you smell the delicious castella! The scene where they celebrate Christmas with lots of animals gathered around a tasty cake is lively and full of fun.

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Christmas of the Working Vehicles

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Christmas Coming to the ‘Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site’ series: ‘Construction Site Christmas.’ It tells the story of gifts arriving on Christmas Eve for the hardworking vehicles that labor from morning till night at the construction site.

The work they’ve done becomes a gift for someone, too, creating a heartwarming tale in which everyone receives presents.

Featuring many machines like bulldozers and excavators, this picture book is perfect for kids who love vehicles.

With its nighttime theme, it’s also an ideal read-aloud before bed.

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Merry Christmas

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Let me introduce a picture book perfect for Christmas: “Merry Christmas.” Many children are eagerly awaiting the holiday when Santa brings presents.

However, some may wonder why we celebrate Christmas in the first place.

This picture book gently answers those questions.

In the scene where the animals spread the news of Jesus’s birth, it’s recommended to change your voice for each character to make the story easier to follow.

With illustrations that look like pieces of torn paper pasted together, the book conveys a warm, cozy feeling.

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Letter to Santa

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Let me introduce a picture book that will warm your heart—perfect for Christmas! “Santa’s Letters” is a delightful interactive pop-up book where letters actually come out of envelopes.

As Christmas draws near, Santa’s house is incredibly busy.

He reads the letters from children and prepares presents together with the animals.

But then—one letter suddenly goes missing.

While searching for it, you can pull letters out of envelopes and unfold maps—there are so many fun interactive features.

Enjoy turning each page and feeling the excitement as a new letter appears!

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A Year in the Life of Santa, A Year in the Life of a Reindeer

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Introducing a unique Christmas picture book that you can enjoy from both the front and the back! “A Year of Santa, A Year of Reindeer” tells what Santa Claus and the reindeer do after Christmas, with each of their stories starting from opposite sides of the book.

In the end, after spending a whole year preparing for Christmas, Santa and the reindeer meet in the middle of the book.

Read from the front for Santa’s story, or flip it over to enjoy the reindeer’s—highly recommended!

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