Christmas is just around the corner! For 4-year-olds, it’s a special season filled with excitement as they look forward to Santa and presents.
What makes the magic of Christmas shine even brighter is discovering heartwarming picture books.
They can comfort children as they wait for their gifts, or introduce them to little-known stories about Santa.
We’ll introduce a variety of wonderful, fun picture books that are perfect for this time of year.
Enjoy the unique world of Christmas stories together with your 4-year-olds!
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Books to Read with Your 4-Year-Old! A Collection of Recommended Picture Books That Will Make You Excited for Christmas (1–10)
You know, in Santa’s country…
What does Santa do after Christmas is over? This is a gentle story that answers that very question children often wonder about.
In this picture book, you’ll follow Santa’s year from January to December—shoveling snow, making toys, and reading letters.
His life through the seasons is portrayed with humor.
It’s a charming book that lets you feel the thrill of peeking into Santa’s everyday life, with month-by-month scenes that keep it engaging.
After reading, you’ll find yourself wanting to believe that Santa really does exist.
Inside-out Santa
One Christmas night, a slightly scatterbrained Santa shows up.
Believe it or not, he delivers all the presents “inside out”! Gloves instead of shoes, and socks instead of gloves? The children are shocked, and Santa is in a huge panic! But in the end, a heartwarming conclusion awaits.
It’s okay to make mistakes! What matters is caring for others and having a kind heart.
The punchline is easy to catch, so you can enjoy the story with peace of mind.
It’s a picture book that will make you laugh as you read, and leave you feeling warm inside when you’re done.
Big Tree, Small Tree
A very large Christmas tree is delivered to the home of the wealthy Mr.
Willoughby.
But it won’t fit in the room, so snip! off goes the top.
When he gives the cut-off tip to someone, someone else finds it… and the tree’s “top” keeps traveling from one animal or person to another.
The way the story links from one to the next is delightful, and as you read you can’t help but wonder, “Who will get it next?” It’s a tale that humorously teaches the joy of sharing.
A winter classic that will make you laugh and warm your heart.
Little Fir Tree
In the forest stands a fir tree, smaller and frailer than the other trees.
One winter night, a little boy digs up the tree and brings it home.
The boy is ill and cannot go outside, but thanks to the fir tree, a “forest Christmas” comes into the house.
When spring arrives, the boy returns the fir tree to the forest.
The gentle promise—“Let’s meet again next year”—warms the reader’s heart.
This picture book quietly teaches that Christmas is not just about decorations, but a day to share kindness and compassion.
The Jolly Mailman’s Christmas
On Christmas Day, the mail carrier sets out on a journey to deliver letters to friends in the world of fairy tales.
Familiar characters like the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Wolf make an appearance! And amazingly, this picture book comes with lifelike envelopes, letters, cards, and a mini picture book, so with every page you turn, it really feels like you’re receiving a present.
It’s packed with exciting “open the letter” surprises.
The bright, lively illustrations are drawn with fine detail, offering new discoveries every time you look.
Christmas☆Theater
Colorful and a little quirky—but absolutely bursting with fun! On Christmas night, the forest animals, snowmen, and even Santa himself take the stage as the uproarious “Christmas Theater” begins.
With sprawling, full-page illustrations and playful, rhythmic dialogue, it feels just like watching a Christmas musical.
The large, vibrant artwork makes a striking impression, and the bouncy lines are so fun you’ll want to read them out loud.
A definitive, feel-good Christmas picture book that brings a smile every time you open it.
Christmas Present(s)
On Christmas night, Santa finished delivering presents to children all around the world.
But then he realized he still hadn’t given one to Harvey Slumfenburger.
“I want to deliver to him, too!” he said, leaving his sleigh behind to walk—up and down, over hills and valleys.
No matter how far it was, he didn’t give up and set out to bring the present.
It’s a story that makes you want to cheer on Santa’s determined efforts.
The illustrations are large and simple, making the action easy to follow.
The highlight is the unfolding journey that makes you want to root for him with a “Just a little more!”