[February] A collection of picture books we want to read with the 0-year-old class

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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

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] Picture books I want to read with the 0-year-old class (11–20)

Yuki

http://www.amazon.co.jp

This is a snow-themed picture book written in gentle, conversational language.

The snow, drawn with shadows against a white background, looks so realistic you can almost feel its texture.

Soft, pure white snow… Is it cold? Will it melt? Children will surely want to touch and find out.

It’s a book that delights the senses and captures the spirit of winter—perfect to add to your winter read-alouds.

Even children who haven’t seen snow yet will be gently introduced to its scenery and feel through these pages.

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Usako-chan on a Snowy Day

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Usako-chan is overjoyed to see snow for the first time.

Bundled up warmly, she has fun outside sledding and skating.

Then she finds a little bird crying.

It seems the bird is cold… So Usako-chan decides to make a home for it.

Will the little bird stop crying? This is a lovely picture book where, amid the fun of winter play and a few small mishaps, you can feel Usako-chan’s kindness.

It’s a story that even very young children can enjoy, so be sure to include it in your winter read-alouds.

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Yuki fufufu

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Let me introduce a picture book that lets you gently feel winter: “Yuki Fufufu.” The snow illustrations feel so real you could almost touch them, and the curious sound expressions that linger in your ears as you read make it a truly lovely book.

The children staring quietly up at the sky are especially striking, and it makes you wonder: what kind of faces would my own child make when they see snow? You can’t help but imagine it.

Each snowball has a little face, which is adorable, and kids will probably be delighted to spot them—“There’s one here, too!”—and eagerly point them out.

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Penelope plays in the snow

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Penelope is a koala girl character who’s hugely popular with kids.

In this picture book, you can enjoy watching Penelope play in the snow in all sorts of ways.

Building snowmen, having snowball fights, sledding—there are lots of fun activities children will want to imitate! What’s more, it’s a lift-the-flap/interactive book, so you can move the mechanisms and play along with Penelope.

It’s a highly recommended book that lets you experience a variety of winter fun all in one volume.

When it’s hard to get real snowfall, why not enjoy some snow play with this book?

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Choo-choo Train: A Snowy Stroll

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This is a story about animals riding a locomotive and taking a stroll through the snow.

A daruma doll sits in the driver’s seat, and beyond the snowy scenery, many other wintry touches are sprinkled throughout.

The locomotive is a huge hit, running along the tracks packed to the brim… when suddenly a big snowball drops down and it makes an emergency stop! Just what is that snowball…? Blending in classic winter pastimes, this is a book that lets you joyfully wander through a snowy landscape.

After reading, some children might even go looking for snow themselves.

I hope this picture book helps you feel the special delights that only a cold winter can bring.

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