[For 1-year-olds] Perfect for March! A special selection of picture books recommended for 1-year-olds

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.
Nursery Teacher Mom Writertsukada moe
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.

March is the grand wrap-up of the school year.

For children in the 1-year-old class, preparations to move up to the 2-year-old class start in earnest.

It’s also the time when they gradually begin tackling things like changing clothes and using the toilet on their own.

For such a March, why not choose picture books that 1-year-olds can thoroughly enjoy?

We’ll introduce picture books packed with children’s feelings—like happy, fun, and “What’s that?”

The children might show interest and express themselves by pointing or chatting.

I’m excited to see how they’ll react.

[For 1-year-olds] Great picture books to read in March! Recommended picks for 1-year-olds (21–30)

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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What did you eat?Text: Eriko Kishida / Illustrations: Hirokazu Nagano

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Here’s an introduction to the picture book What Have You Been Eating?, which has been loved by children ever since its release in 1978.

A pure white little pig is hurrying off somewhere.

Along the way, he finds an apple and eats it, turning his tummy a beautiful red.

Still hungry, the pig encounters all sorts of things as he goes.

How will it all end? It’s a very unique story, and the gentle illustrations and vivid colors make it a book that sparks children’s curiosity.

Please give it a read!

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In conclusion

I introduced some fun picture books recommended for March that you can enjoy with one-year-olds.

In March, the world of interests for one-year-olds expands greatly—things around them, foods, songs, colors, and more.

Please try finding your child’s favorite among these recommended picture books!