[For 1-year-olds] Recommended picture books to read together in January

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

When January comes, the cold really sets in, doesn’t it?

Of course, it’s important to spend time playing energetically outdoors, but it’s also important to relax and read picture books indoors.

This time, I’d like to introduce picture books recommended for one-year-olds that are perfect to read together in January.

Children around one year old can vary quite a bit depending on whether they’re on the younger or older side of the age range.

In daily childcare, whether they can help out, how we understand their feelings, and coordinating activities as a group can be challenging.

Amid all that, picture books are wonderful items that, regardless of age in months, draw children in once you start reading—they gather around and listen intently.

I hope you’ll find some favorite books for the children and enjoy them together!

[For 1-year-olds] Recommended picture books to read together in January (21–30)

Bam and Kero’s Cold Morning

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On a cold morning, Bam and Kero head to the pond to go skating.

There, they find a duck trapped in the frozen ice.

They hurry to rescue it and gently thaw it out in a warm bath.

After that, they take a bath together with the now-energetic duck and help dry its feathers.

While they’re taking care of it, Kero keeps bringing things he wants them to look at—so cute! And those knickknacks and toys are so appealing! Kids will be glued to the pages and will want the same things.

The story is a bit long, but it’s a book you can enjoy just by looking at the pictures.

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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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[For 1-year-olds] Recommended Picture Books to Read Together in January (31–40)

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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Te arā Īmo uga ĪmoAya Watanabe

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From the hugely popular “Vegetable Life” picture book series for children, here’s an introduction to the delightfully titled “Te-ara-IMO Uga-IMO.” Handwashing and gargling are very important daily habits.

But kids might skip them because they’re eager to play or find washing a hassle.

At times like that, why not read this picture book first and then try washing and gargling? It’s packed with catchy, rhythmic phrases that kids will want to sing along to.

If everyone hums along while washing their hands, it’s sure to make the routine more fun.

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