Picture Books to Read in Winter: A Collection of Story Ideas That Resonate with Elementary School Children

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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.

With the arrival of winter, you may find yourself wanting to discover wonderful picture books to enjoy with your children.

Here are winter-themed picture books that will resonate with elementary schoolers—the crisp winter air, the sparkle of snowflakes, and the warmth of family togetherness.

From richly illustrated scenes to stories that kindle a spirit of adventure, the cold season holds the promise of unforgettable reads.

How about spending a special moment immersed in these stories together with your child?

Picture Books to Read in Winter! A Collection of Story Ideas That Resonate with Elementary School Children (21–30)

The Christmas Tree Deep in the Forest

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This is a Christmas-themed book with a story that unfolds around a lonely fir tree.

In the forest, there was one fir tree that didn’t grow as splendidly as the others, and unlike the other trees, it wasn’t cut down and was left behind.

But the animals decorated it, and it became a wonderful Christmas tree in the forest.

At first you worry, wondering what will happen, but you feel relieved when it turns into what you can call a happy ending.

Perhaps there’s a kind of happiness you can find precisely because you’re different from others… It’s a story that makes you think so, isn’t it?

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Christmas girl

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This is a Christmas story told from the perspective of a doll in a toy shop.

Holly, the doll, waits on a shelf, wondering if a child will come to take her home.

Then along comes Ivy, a girl with no family.

Will Holly go to Ivy? With a heartwarming, gentle, and dreamlike ending, it’s a perfect book for Christmas.

It’s a children’s book suitable for early elementary school readers, so it’s something parents and kids can enjoy together.

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Christmas market

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A Christmas market set up in the town square… This heartwarming book lets you feel the connections between people, chance meetings, and kindness.

The protagonist of the story is Kuro, an abandoned dog.

Kuro meets a girl holding a white stuffed dog, forms a bond with her, and finds his own happiness.

It’s a lovely picture book where you can enjoy the lively, cozy atmosphere of the market while experiencing a moving story.

You’ll also learn what a Christmas market is like, and Kuro’s determined efforts to deliver something to the girl will touch your heart.

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In the white forest

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A book that instantly captures your heart with its delicate, beautiful pencil illustrations: “In the White Forest.” The protagonist is a grandfather as innocent as a child, who lies down on the snow, kicks his legs, and ends up making an angel.

The creatures of the forest watch him, each one so full of life that you can’t help but linger over every detail.

Who exactly is this grandfather, I wonder…? Savor both the story and the artwork, and let this picture book fill you with the spirit of Christmas.

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In conclusion

With the arrival of winter, you may find yourself wanting to discover wonderful picture books to enjoy with your children.

Once they’re in elementary school, it’s a chance to encounter stories with deeper worlds and expanding imagination.

Precisely because it’s the cold season, moving tales that touch the heart and picture books as beautiful as snowflakes will color your precious moments together.

Here, we introduce picture books perfect for winter.

From books that richly depict scenes to stories that spark a spirit of adventure, encounters with works that linger in the heart are surely waiting for you in this season.

Spend a special time immersing yourselves in the world of stories with your child!