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

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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.

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 captivates 3-year-olds! A special volume for a fun-filled Christmas (41–50)

Santa’s Magic Spell

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At Christmas, presents arrive from Santa, right? In this picture book, Ken-chan also gets a present, but when he opens the box, it’s filled with nothing but vegetables he hates.

However, there’s a secret to these veggies.

When you chant the magic words, “One-two Santa!” you hear snip-snip, snap—and amazingly, a green pepper turns into the shape of a Christmas tree! It’s a delightful picture book where you can have fun guessing what the colorful vegetables will become next.

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Barbapapa’s Present

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This is a story themed around the Barbapapa family’s Christmas.

On Christmas Day, a bird from a southern country arrived as a present.

But where the Barbapapa family lives is far too cold for a bird from the south, and everyone scrambles to heat up the room! What will happen to the southern bird? Keeping living creatures is difficult, and living in a place different from where you were born is even harder…

This is a fun yet strongly message-driven work that makes you think about many things.

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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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Tomorrow is Christmas.

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We would like to introduce the picture book “Tomorrow Is Christmas,” recommended for children eagerly awaiting the holiday.

It features scenes of a quiet, peaceful home and Santa Claus flying through the sky, unfolding a classic Christmas tale.

The highlight is the cover, which looks like a snow globe! Tiny pieces float in clear gel to mimic falling snow, drawing readers into the world of the story.

Painted in warm tones, it’s a picture book that leaves you with a gentle, cozy feeling.

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Various Christmas trees

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As Christmas approaches, you might find yourself spotting trees all around town and enjoying decorating them with children at home, daycare, or kindergarten.

In this picture book featuring Christmas trees, you’ll find a variety of colorful trees decorated by animals like squirrels, hermit crabs, and penguins.

The richly colored, beautiful illustrations spark excitement and nurture children’s imaginations.

It’s a perfect read before decorating a tree with kids or before making a handmade tree together.

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