Picture books to read at Christmas! A collection of picture book ideas that will move adults, too.

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On Christmas night, many of us want to spend a special time with our children.

Christmas trees and presents are wonderful, but curling up in a warm room, opening a picture book, and immersing yourselves in a world of stories creates memories that will stay in your hearts for years to come.

In this article, we introduce picture books that are perfect for Christmas.

We’ve gathered titles filled with heartwarming stories and beautiful illustrations, as well as books with delightful twists that will bring out smiles—great for both read-aloud time and independent reading.

This Christmas, gather around a picture book with someone you love and savor an irreplaceable moment together!

Picture books to read at Christmas! A collection of picture book ideas that will move adults too (11–20)

Coco-chan the Santa

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When you think of Santa, you probably picture an old man with a white beard.

But the Santa who appears in this story is more like a little puppy named Coco-chan.

Coco-chan prepares presents for her friends in the forest and rides a reindeer to deliver them.

What kind of gifts did Coco-chan prepare? Were her friends happy to receive them? From the cover illustration, you can feel the charming, heartwarming atmosphere of this lovely book.

If you like, give it a read at Christmas.

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Three Christmas Gifts

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“Three Christmas Gifts” is a set of three Christmas picture books.

It tells stories of three siblings—Kasumi-chan, Rei-chan, and Mokkun—and has long been a popular series among children.

Each book can be read on its own, but if possible, I recommend reading all three together.

Christmas as seen from each child’s perspective is sure to delight your little ones.

Many parents read these books when they were children themselves, so please enjoy them with your family.

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Santa’s lost item

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On a very cold Christmas Eve night, a little girl who had gone out on an errand found a big red mitten.

“It must be Santa’s mitten!” she thought, and the story follows her as she sets out to return it to Santa.

The city’s Christmas lights, the white snow, the colors of the rooftops—every beautiful scene is depicted with care and tenderness, and it’s deeply moving.

This book is filled with a charming world brimming with dreams and kindness.

The story is easy to follow, making it perfect for reading with children.

Please give it a read!

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Does Santa Claus really exist?

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There must be countless children around the world eagerly waiting to receive presents from Santa at Christmas.

Many of them probably wonder, “Is Santa really real?” This picture book answers those very questions and teaches something important.

The content is simple, but each word carries depth, making it a captivating book that reminds adults of things they may have started to forget.

Be sure to read it together with your child.

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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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