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

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
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 will enjoy! A collection of read-aloud stories that leave a lasting impression (51–60)

Santa the Cold‑Sensitive

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A Christmas picture book that offers an in-depth look at Santa Claus’s job, Father Christmas.

It’s a unique volume with a warmly human character portrayal: Santa dislikes the cold and loves a good drink.

Beyond simply delivering presents, it richly depicts his interactions with local people, helping children feel closer to Santa.

You also get a glimpse of his unexpected sides—adults may feel reassured or even have their image of Santa turned on its head! Perfect for Christmas read-alouds and as a gift.

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Pop-up Book: What Is Christmas?

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A Christmas picture book by Dutch graphic designer Dick Bruna, the creator of Miffy.

Beloved and read around the world, it’s a classic that helps even very young children easily understand the origins of Christmas, and its simple, charming illustrations are irresistible.

The extremely minimal expressions, drawn with just the essentials, invite and expand the reader’s imagination.

Take your time enjoying the gentle, parent-and-child world unique to Christmas, and let it wrap you in its warmth.

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Polar Bear Santa’s Christmas

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Cute illustrations and interactive features make this book so much fun! Here’s a recommended picture book as a Christmas present for a one-year-old.

On Christmas Day, the polar bear dad is Santa Claus.

He goes to deliver presents together with the reindeer.

Pull the tabs on the pages, and you’ll see the reindeer getting ready to depart.

Scan the QR code to play the English version of Jingle Bells.

Why not enjoy this picture-book Christmas present together with your child?

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Absolutely Do Not Open? Larry’s Christmas

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A huge hit with kids! Here’s a picture book that’s perfect for read-aloud time in childcare settings: “Do Not Open This Book? Larry’s Christmas.” The monster Larry is holding a present.

The green box is tied with a red ribbon.

Larry says, “Absolutely do not open it.” When someone says that, both kids and adults can’t help but get curious about what’s inside, right? If you turn the pages while gently poking the box a little, what do you think you’ll find there? It’s a fun, interactive picture book that unfolds as you touch it.

Perfect for getting everyone excited at Christmas!

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Christmas picture books that toddlers will enjoy! A collection of read-aloud stories that leave a lasting impression (61–70)

Someone’s present

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The picture book “Dareka no Present” (“Someone’s Present”) centers on the theme of Christmas presents and conveys a message that encourages children to also think about the people who work to deliver those gifts.

On Christmas Day, one present falls into the sea from a sleigh piled high with gifts.

The charm of the book is that you can enjoy imagining together with your child whose present it might be that fell from the sky.

It also features a uniquely illustrated, humor-filled Santa Claus, sure to draw children into the enchanting world of the story.

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Santa’s Secret That No One Knows

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“Santa only visits good children.” As Christmas approaches, many of us have heard—or even said—these words.

But why doesn’t Santa come if you’re not behaving? Here’s a picture book that answers that very question about Santa.

It’s a must-see for discovering how Santa tells who’s been good.

This heartwarming book reveals the secrets of Santa Claus.

The little elves are adorable, too, making it fun to look at and highly recommended.

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Pete the Cat: Delivering Christmas

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Let me introduce a picture book that parents and children can enjoy singing along to: “Pete the Cat Saves Christmas.” In this series, the story progresses as readers sing together with the main character, Pete the Cat—it’s an interactive picture book! On Christmas Eve, Santa comes down with a cold, so Pete delivers the presents in his place.

The lovely Christmas song featured in the book comes with sheet music, making it perfect for reading aloud or singing along with your child.

It’s sure to resonate not only with kids, but with adults as well.

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