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

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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.

One-year-olds are gaining more abilities, like walking, eating, and talking.

They’re having a variety of experiences every day, both indoors and outdoors.

For one-year-olds, everything they see and touch is new and exciting.

The world of picture books is also full of unfamiliar things.

Spring is the season when plants and animals become active.

Here are some picture books perfect for spring that we’d love one-year-olds to enjoy.

Each story unfolds with gentle words and captivating illustrations, so children are sure to find a favorite.

[For 1-year-olds] Picture books to enjoy in spring | Plants, flowers, and creatures (21–30)

HelloText: Shigeo Watanabe / Illustrations: Yasuo Ohtomo

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Here’s an introduction to the picture book “Hello,” recommended for one-year-olds who, by March, are starting to enjoy chatting a little more.

In this book, the main character, a little bear, says “Hello” to everything he encounters.

Because it’s a book about greetings, you’ll find yourself naturally bowing and saying “Hello” as you read it aloud.

Watching the children listen while bowing along with the adults creates such a warm, heartwarming atmosphere.

Please give it a read together!

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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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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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