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

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

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 that toddlers can enjoy! A collection of read-aloud stories that will leave a lasting impression (31–40)

Christmas Black Bear

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This is a Christmas-themed volume in the “Ohanashi Kurokuma” series.

Little Kurokuma writes letters to his forest friends, inviting them to a Christmas party he’s hosting.

Everyone will bring gifts, and they’ll do a gift exchange.

On the day of the party, the exciting gift exchange begins.

Wondering who will receive what, children will feel as if they’re taking part themselves, their hearts pounding as each present appears—and they’ll delight in the surprises.

We hope this picture book helps children feel the joy of choosing and giving gifts.

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Peek-a-boo for Christmas!

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This is a lift-the-flap picture book that uses felt to enhance the warm, cozy atmosphere of Christmas.

When lifting the felt flaps, turn them slowly while saying “Peek-a-boo” in a gentle, conversational way.

It creates a storybook world that’s perfect for Christmas.

As you read on, you’ll find a mirror page at the end.

Children will get even more excited and delighted when they see their own faces reflected in the mirror.

The cover, featuring Santa’s gentle expression, is also memorable—so be sure to give it a read.

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Find the Christmas decorations

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Let’s go look for decorations for the tree with Mr.

Polar Bear! Hidden throughout the picture-book illustrations are all sorts of ornaments.

As you read the story, lift the flaps and discover the decorations together with Mr.

Polar Bear.

This delightful book, with a Christmas theme children love, draws readers right into the story.

Finding decorations yourself and turning them into a beautiful Christmas tree is sure to bring joy.

Why not read it together as a family before you decorate your tree at home?

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Christmas is exciting

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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.

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Barbapapa’s Present

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This is a story themed around the Barbapapa family’s Christmas.

On Christmas Day, a bird from a southern country arrived as a present.

But where the Barbapapa family lives is far too cold for a bird from the south, and everyone scrambles to heat up the room! What will happen to the southern bird? Keeping living creatures is difficult, and living in a place different from where you were born is even harder…

This is a fun yet strongly message-driven work that makes you think about many things.

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Christmas picture books that toddlers can enjoy! A collection of read-aloud stories that will leave a lasting impression (41–50)

Maisy-chan’s Christmas

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This is a Maisy pop-up book with a Christmas theme.

It’s a small, palm-sized picture book, but it’s packed with pop-up surprises and is sure to satisfy.

The text includes both Japanese and English.

Even children who don’t yet know about Christmas can feel its fun and exciting atmosphere through this book.

The colorful use of colors is perfect for little ones! Let’s make a fun Christmas even more enjoyable together with Maisy!

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Merry, merry Christmas!

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This is a story about four children who transform into the “Help Squad” and lend a hand with the town’s Christmas preparations.

They decorate trees and cakes, and light up houses.

It’s a book that really builds excitement for Christmas.

Children who read this picture book might even transform into the Help Squad themselves! Getting ready for Christmas together would double the fun and make everyone happy.

At the end of the book, there’s a glow-in-the-dark fluorescent page, making it perfect for a bedtime read, too.

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