[March] Picture books that 0-year-olds will find interesting and enjoy

Sun, hahahaKazuo Maekawa

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With its standout yellow cover illustration, “Ohisama Ahaha” is a picture book that will make kids smile without even trying.

No matter the situation, the characters in the book always reply with a cheerful “Ahaha” and a big smile.

It’s a delightful read where the smiles spread to the reader, too.

Simple, warm, and easy to read, it’s perfect for sharing with children.

It’s sure to become a favorite.

We also recommend reading it while inserting your child’s name—like, “Ahaha, [Child’s Name]!”

Here are some vegetables.Text: Kei Kinoshita / Illustrations: Mayumi Abe

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The picture book “Oyassai, Dozo” has interactive features that make kids excited to turn the pages.

The vegetable illustrations look just like the real thing and are very appealing.

You can also enjoy the sounds of cutting vegetables with a knife, so if you read it with a rhythm, the fun of the book really grows.

Asking questions like “Which vegetables do you like?” and “Which dishes have these vegetables in them?” as you read may also spark more interest in food.

The more familiar the vegetable, the better children tend to react when they turn the page!

warm and cozyHiroyuki Arai

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The picture book “Pokapoka,” perfect for spring, is wonderfully appealing with its clear illustration style and rhythmic, repeating words.

Just as spring brings grasses, flowers, and insects bustling to life, pay attention to the warm, watchful sun as well.

When reading the book, the key is to read gently, as if speaking to the plants and insects.

In the part that says, “It’s spring—wake up,” you might try adding the names of spring insects or flowers you found on a walk, even if they don’t appear in the book.

Doing so can expand the story and make it feel more familiar and close.

Daruma-san andHiroshi Kagakui

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Here’s an introduction to the wildly popular Daruma-san picture book series.

Many of you have probably seen the red, round Daruma figure on the covers in the picture book section of bookstores.

The Daruma-san series is a trilogy: “Daruma-san ga,” where you can enjoy Daruma-san’s unique movements; “Daruma-san no,” which shows Daruma-san’s belongings; and “Daruma-san to,” featuring Daruma-san’s delightful friends.

Each book is packed with a mysterious charm—the sound and rhythm of the words are irresistibly catchy.

Be sure to read them aloud and enjoy them together with your child.