[For 0-Year-Olds] Picture Books to Read in Spring | Enjoy Picture Books with Your Children

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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.

Spring is full of new experiences for babies.

You’ll see all kinds of moments—some little ones crying as they separate from mom, others doing their best to play.

In this busy spring season, why not spend some rich, gentle time together through picture books? Here are some spring-perfect picture books that even very young infants can enjoy.

They’ll be able to fully savor the sounds and illustrations.

Hopefully, picture books can become a trusted companion in your caregiving, too.

Enjoy the children’s reactions as you create time for read-alouds.

[0-Year-Olds] Picture Books to Read in Spring | Enjoy Picture Books with Children (21–30)

dot dot dotWakayama Shizuko

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The picture book “Ten Ten Ten,” with its gentle illustrations and rhythmic words, is perfect for one-year-old children.

The repeated phrases invite kids to imitate them, and they’ll be drawn in as they react to the insects that appear—there’s no doubt they’ll be captivated by the book’s charm.

The cover and interior pages are sturdy, so children can turn the pages themselves and enjoy it.

If you read it slowly while watching their reactions, you may find yourselves enjoying it together.

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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.

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