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 (11–20)
The Day Santa Claus Was Born
“Where does Santa live?” “How can he fly?” This picture book is like an encyclopedia of Santa’s secrets that answers all of children’s “why?” and “how?” questions.
It shows the toy factory, the mechanics of the flying sleigh, the reindeers’ training, and how Santa remembers children all over the world.
With every page you turn, a humorous “world of Santa” unfolds! It delivers a warm message that Santa brings dreams not only with magic, but through effort and ingenuity.
A book that nurtures a child’s power to believe.
Santa Claus and the Little Tree
Let me introduce “Santa Claus and the Little Tree,” a story illustrated in vibrant colors that will catch children’s eyes! In this tale, Santa believes that even a weak tree will surely grow big and supports it.
Then flowers and insects flourish, and a gentle world becomes connected.
By reading this picture book, children will learn that Santa Claus is someone who watches over them with a warm heart.
And, just like Santa, we hope it nurtures a sense of trust in the people around them.
The Secret of the Santa No One Knows
From the title alone, you can tell kids will be captivated by “Santa’s Secrets Nobody Knows”! How does Santa find out whether children have been good? This humorous picture book answers that very question.
It’s fun that it’s packed with detailed explanations, almost like a dictionary or an encyclopedia.
Some children may doubt whether Santa Claus really exists, but with this much detail, they just might be convinced.
It looks like Christmas will be even more exciting!
The Day I Become Santa Claus
We would like to introduce the story “The Day I Become Santa,” a tale about a child delivering presents! At Christmas, many children eagerly await gifts from Santa.
This story follows a boy who wants to become Santa and sneaks into other houses, waiting for the children, in an adventure-like narrative.
It’s a picture book that shows children can feel joy not only by receiving presents but also by giving them.
Listeners will be on the edge of their seats, excited to find out what happens to the protagonist.
Tomorrow is Christmas.
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.
Santa’s Toy Factory
Are the Christmas presents the children are eagerly waiting for actually made by Santa Claus!? The book we’re introducing this time, “Santa’s Toy Factory,” is a humorous story that depicts Santa preparing presents using machines.
The scatterbrained Santa mixes up the contents of the gifts, but everyone works together to get everything ready, and you can’t help but cheer them on.
With Santa’s expressive facial features, children will feel even closer to him.
A collection of recommended Christmas picture books that 5-year-olds will love (21–30)
Christmas on December 26
“Christmas on December 26” is a story that takes place after Christmas.
A girl who received a dog from Santa sets out to find him so she can say thank you.
She must have been overjoyed to want to search for someone just to say “thank you”… It’s a work whose pure-hearted childlike sentiment will move adults as well.
Precisely because getting presents at Christmas has become so commonplace today, I hope children will never forget this sense of gratitude.
