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[February] A collection of picture books we want to read with the 0-year-old class
February brings a stretch of wintry weather.
If you’re spending time with children, it’s nice to enjoy some warm, cozy moments indoors.
That’s where picture books come in.
Of course they’re fun to look at, but savoring the sound of the words and enjoying the rhythms and repetitions is one of the great pleasures of picture books, too.
Here are some picture books that are perfect for February.
With snowy scenes and heartwarming moments, they’re sure to soothe the adults reading them as well.
Let’s shower children with rich language and help them grow up healthy and strong.
February: A collection of picture books I want to read with the 0-year-old class (1–10)
Goron Go SnowmanShigeru Tamura
In winter, after it snows, we often see snowmen.
When you see a snowman, you can picture children happily playing in the snow, right? This picture book features a snowman as the main character.
Snowballs roll rumble-rumble and turn into a snowman.
And amazingly, because it wants to play with a dog, the snowman sprouts arms and legs! The idea of being able to play with a snowman is so dreamy and wonderful, isn’t it? With lots of onomatopoeia—like the sound of the snowball rolling and the sound of arms and legs growing—I think even 0-year-olds will enjoy it!
Same, same, Momon-chanToyoko Kazuhiko
This is One and the Same, Momon-chan, one of the “Let’s Play, Momon-chan” series.
In this story, Momon-chan plays in the snow.
Are they friends, perhaps? Together with Goldfish and Cactus, she works hard to roll snowballs and cooperates to build a snowman.
The book gently depicts the step-by-step process of making a snowman, and it’s a very heartwarming picture book.
Even a one-year-old who learns about snowmen from this book might start going “heave-ho, heave-ho” and rolling snowballs when they see snow.
It’s an absolutely adorable read!
The mountain bathhouseKazuhiko Toyoda
Doesn’t it feel so comforting to slip into a warm bath in winter? In the picture book “Yama no Ofuro-ya-san” (The Mountain Bathhouse), animals discover a bath, get excited, and go splash!—jumping right in.
What’s funny is that not only the animals but even a snowman dives in when it finds the bath.
What do you think happens to the snowman? This book will warm your heart, making it perfect for winter.
It also conveys how fun bath time can be.
Be sure to read it together with your kids!
Yuki fufufuWritten by Naoko Higashi / Illustrated by Tatsuro Kiuchi
The picture book Yukifufufu depicts falling snow and children playing in it.
The scene near the beginning, where children gaze intently at the snow descending from the sky, is especially striking.
Perhaps the children listening to the story will make the same kind of faces when they watch the snow dancing in the air.
In the book, you can enjoy classic winter activities like making snowballs and building snowmen.
It varies by region, but February is still a time when there’s plenty of snow to enjoy.
Why not read this picture book and have everyone go out for some fun in the snow?
I love you, Mom.Michio Mado
Recommended for February! Let me introduce a picture book called “Mama Daisuki” (“I Love Mommy”).
This book features various animals, insects, and fish interacting and playing with their mothers.
Most of the children look just like their moms, but some look nothing like them, which makes it fun.
Just like in this book, how about everyone cuddling up and playing together during the cold winter? You might even have a baby who comes over and asks for a snuggle saying, “Hug me!” like at the end of the story.
nori-maki (seaweed-wrapped sushi roll)Eiko Konishi
Ehomaki are eaten on Setsubun.
Ehomaki are thick sushi rolls that you eat in silence so good fortune won’t escape.
Even if a 0-year-old hasn’t eaten one, they may have seen one.
Here we introduce a picture book featuring norimaki (seaweed rolls).
It’s a work by Eiko Konishi, known for popular books about various foods like “Obento” and “Curry Rice.” Rice is spread over a large sheet of nori, and various fillings are added—shrimp, cucumber, egg, and more.
The fillings look so delicious that children might find themselves reaching out for them!
squeak squeak squeakAkiko Hayashi
On cold winter days, you just crave a warm bowl of soup, don’t you? That’s why I recommend this picture book, “Kyukkyukkyu,” for read-aloud time in February.
In the story, a baby drinks soup together with stuffed animal friends—a bunny and a bear.
When the stuffed animals spill their soup, the baby quickly wipes it up for them.
The content is very simple, but it offers plenty of learning—fostering the baby’s independence and easing any discomfort with having their mouth wiped.
Please give it a read!