A collection of recommended Christmas picture books that will captivate 5-year-olds!
As Christmas approaches, 5-year-olds can find even more joy in the world of picture books.
Some children believe in Santa Claus, while others are just beginning to have a few questions—meeting picture books that can embrace each child’s feelings is important.
Here, we introduce picture books with warm illustrations and heartwarming stories that bring the dreams and hopes of Christmas to life.
Create special memories with books that capture children’s excitement as they wait for presents and convey Santa Claus’s gentle spirit!
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A collection of recommended Christmas picture books that 5-year-olds will love (61–70)
Christmas Hide-and-Seek
If you’re looking for a Christmas picture book with pop-up-style tricks, how about “Christmas Hide-and-Seek”? It’s a die-cut interactive book that even babies and toddlers can enjoy—with quiz elements, too! On the left page you’ll find colors, patterns, and decorations, and when you layer the next die-cut page over it, they transform into a snowman or a Christmas tree.
If the pictures alone aren’t enough, there are hints written in, so reading them aloud might help the children catch on.
Have fun feeling the Christmas spirit as you play!
The Mysterious Christmas Box
On Christmas Day, there are countless children around the world eagerly and excitedly waiting for Santa Claus to arrive, aren’t there? This is a story where, by peeking into a secret box that appears in a picture book, you can see what Santa is doing right now.
The thrill of wondering when Santa will come, combined with the excitement of a secret known only to the protagonist, draws you into the world of the book.
With warm illustrations by Toshiyuki Saito that blend seamlessly into everyday life, “The Mysterious Box of Christmas” is a must-read.
Christmas is exciting
Let me introduce a perfect pop-up picture book for Christmas: “Christmas Is So Exciting.” The story features a pair of bear siblings who can’t wait for their presents.
Santa delivers gifts to children who have been good all year… That single line might make many kids’ hearts skip a beat, just like the bear siblings.
Lift the flaps and presents appear—it’s a wonderful picture book that even little ones can easily enjoy.
It would be lovely to ask, “Have you been good?” and hear a cheerful, “Yeees!” in return.
Christmas All-Star
A Christmas picture book written by Hirotaka Nakagawa with illustrations by Yasunari Murakami.
The main characters from various familiar celebrations—like Hina Dolls Day and Children’s Day carp streamers—suddenly say they want to celebrate Christmas…
The very idea is exciting, isn’t it? With traditions from both Japan and the West and from different seasons, it’s a lively gathering overflowing with diversity.
True to the styles of Nakagawa, who is also a singer-songwriter, and Murakami, who is also a ukulele artist, this is a rhythmic and peaceful book.
Callten-kun’s Christmas
Corduroy the plush bear is busy getting ready for Christmas! Decorating the tree, baking cookies, and waiting for Santa—each scene is brimming with the excitement of counting down to Christmas.
The simple, easy-to-understand story and the soft, gentle illustrations are very appealing.
Corduroy’s friendly charm and all the decorating and preparations let children enjoy lots of pretend Christmas play.
With every reread, it’s a story that lifts your spirits and makes you think, “Santa will be here soon!”
Santa’s Magic Spell
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.
I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles (4) Santa Claus
A hugely popular Christmas edition in the “I Spy” series.
It’s packed with hidden items in quintessential holiday scenes like Santa’s toy factory, under the tree, and snowy nights! It’s a book parents and children can enjoy together, calling out, “Where’s Santa?”, “Where are the presents?”, and “I found a snowman!” The photos are incredibly realistic, letting you feel as if you’ve stepped into a real toy world.
With new discoveries on every page, kids never get bored.
The sense of “I found it!” fosters children’s focus, observation skills, and a rewarding feeling of achievement.