[For 1-year-olds] Picture Books to Enjoy in Spring | Wildflowers and Creatures

A white butterfly is flying.Yasunari Murakami

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The picture book “A Little White Butterfly Is Flying” features a white butterfly, flowers, and a cat.

Could the butterfly be a cabbage white? It flutters through the air and alights on a flower bud.

Then the flower suddenly blooms.

Red, blue, pink, purple, orange—colorful flowers open one after another, turning the scene into a flower field.

Since spring is the season when many flowers bloom, this book feels perfect for spring.

After the flowers, the butterfly lands on a sleeping kitten.

What happens next? Please take a look and see for yourself.

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Various busestupera tupera

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Kids who love vehicles—especially buses, since they’re so familiar—are everywhere.

For those children, we highly recommend the picture book “Iroiro Bus” (“All Kinds of Buses”).

A red bus pulls up, and off steps a bright red tomato.

And who gets on next? An octopus! With lots of passengers on board, the bus finally arrives at the last stop.

The ending is sure to be a hit.

The artwork is incredibly striking, making it a book that kids won’t be able to look away from.

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]!”

Quail-chan’s Hide-and-SeekKimo to Momoko

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The picture book Uzura-chan’s Hide-and-Seek, a big hit with children, tells the story of Uzura-chan and Hiyoko-chan happily playing hide-and-seek together.

They’re fantastic at hiding, transforming into all kinds of patterns to blend in.

As they listen to the story, children focus on the illustrations, wondering, “Where did they hide?” It’s a charming book that lets you feel the joy on their faces when they find the characters and the excitement of turning to the next page.

The colorful yet calm palette and the simple, easy-to-understand language are also highlights!

It’s a strawberry.Makoto Kawabata

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Let me introduce the picture book “It’s a Strawberry,” perfect for children who love strawberries.

Strawberries are red, sweet, and easy to eat since you don’t have to peel them.

I think many kids like them.

This picture book is packed with adorable strawberries, and when you finish reading, you’ll feel like eating some! If your child isn’t a fan of strawberries, there are sister titles like “It’s a Banana” and “It’s an Apple,” so be sure to pick a picture book featuring their favorite fruit!

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!

Don-doko Momon-chanKazuhiko Toyoda

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With its soft pink cover that’s absolutely adorable, “Dondoko Momon-chan” is a picture book loved even by one-year-olds.

As they listen to the rhythmic words of “dondoko dondoko,” children join in and try to repeat them.

When turning the pages, you can see their focused expressions, wondering what picture will appear next—another part of the book’s charm.

You’ll find yourself cheering for Momon-chan’s earnest efforts.

It’s recommended for a wide range of ages, from little ones to older preschoolers.