Christmas picture books that toddlers can enjoy! A collection of read-aloud stories that will leave a lasting impression.

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How about enjoying a Christmas picture-book read-aloud with your children? As you watch the snow fall outside the window, spend a special time together in a warm, cozy room.

Open your favorite Christmas picture book, and a wonderful world of stories unfolds before you.

Here, we’ll introduce heartwarming picture books perfect for the holiday season and tips for read-alouds that will resonate with children.

It’s sure to create lovely Christmas memories for both kids and adults.

Christmas picture books toddlers can enjoy! A collection of read-aloud stories that will touch the heart (71–80)

Forgetful Santa Claus

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A Christmas picture book by Hirotaka Nakagawa, whose songs and picture books are beloved not only by children but also by adults, touching their heartstrings.

The exchanges between the forgetful Santa and his reliable partner, the reindeer, are simply irresistible.

Especially in the first half, the large two-page spreads make it perfect for read-aloud time.

The story is, of course, delightful, and the illustrations are friendly and approachable, drawing children right into the world of the book.

Enjoy gently teasing the slightly unreliable yet adorable Santa together as a parent and child, and let the laid-back atmosphere soothe your hearts!

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Anpanman’s Christmas

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In “Anpanman’s Christmas,” Santa, who is preparing Christmas presents, is carried off by Baikinman, and Anpanman rushes to the rescue.

The story features the hugely popular character Anpanman—beloved by children—as the protagonist, unfolding in a snowy town where he springs into action.

The illustrations have a warm, nostalgic feel.

When reading aloud to children, trying the voices of Anpanman and Baikinman is also recommended.

Be sure to read this Anpanman story set at Christmastime.

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Christmas picture book

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This is a pop-up picture book with Christmas-themed illustrations that spring to life.

It depicts scenes of hosting a party on Christmas Eve and children waiting for Santa.

Packed with delightful pop-up features—like Christmas cakes, presents, and Santa riding his sleigh—that unfold before your eyes, it offers a visual experience to enjoy alongside the story.

It’s a heartwarming tale that builds excitement for Christmas, and the adorable animal characters are soothing as well.

Try reading this charming picture book to children.

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Merry Christmas

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Spending Christmas reading picture books and talking with your children is a lovely idea! Among picture books perfect for the season, let me introduce “Merry Christmas.” This work answers children’s simple question: “Why do we celebrate Christmas?” It gently conveys, with cute illustrations and a warm tone, that Christmas is a joyful, special day because it’s the day Jesus was born.

With few words, it’s great for young children to enjoy the pictures as they read.

It can also be a chance for adults to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

It makes a perfect Christmas gift, so be sure to check it out!

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What is Christmas?

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A Christmas picture book by Dick Bruna, the Dutch graphic designer who created Miffy.

With its warm illustrations and striking, vivid colors, it conveys the spirit of Christmas in a way that’s easy for children to understand.

Christmas often tends to be associated first with ideas like “the day you get presents” or “the day you get to eat cake,” but it might be nice to take the holy night as an opportunity for parents and children to think together about why we celebrate it and why it makes us happy.

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What I want for Christmas

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How about selecting a heartwarming picture book for Christmas? “What I Want for Christmas” is a story that gently revolves around a wish to Santa.

Cone the fox, who is always lonely, asks Santa for a stuffed animal to play with.

But after a chance encounter, Cone learns about the wish of Pete the rabbit and decides to cancel the request for the stuffed animal, making a new wish for Pete instead.

It’s a story your child can enjoy while imagining what that new wish might be!

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Christmas Hide-and-Seek

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The “Cutout Picture Book” series consists of pages with die-cut shapes and pages featuring faces and other parts.

Among the series, the Christmas-themed picture book Hide-and-Seek at Christmas offers a delightful story.

With each page turn, Christmas-themed images like Christmas trees, snowmen, and reindeer appear.

You can ask children, “What shape do you think this is?” and have them answer, then let them turn the page to enjoy the playful surprises.

Warm and inviting, with beautiful colors and shapes, this Christmas picture book is perfect for reading and playing together with children.

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