[For 2-year-olds] Enjoy spring-recommended picture books with your children

Let’s go home.Kunihiko Aoyama

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When you say to a two-year-old, “Let’s tidy up,” do you ever get a firm “No!” in response? Of course they still want to keep playing… Repeating the reminder every time can be exhausting for both of you.

That’s when I recommend the picture book “Let’s Go Home.” It reframes putting toys away as “going home” and gently speaks to children with that wording.

It’s full of ideas for how to talk to kids, making it a wonderful book I hope you’ll read at daycare or at home.

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.

Tradeies, tradeies.Junko Fukuda

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Here’s an introduction to “Torikaekko Torikaekko,” a picture book brimming with humor right from the cover.

It’s an adorable story featuring Apple-chan, Mikan-kun, and Banana-san, where the fruits treat their peels like clothing—putting them on and taking them off.

It’s a perfect book to encourage the wonderful desire of two-year-olds to try dressing and undressing by themselves.

While adults might be able to guess what will happen next, children will find the surprises hilarious and laugh out loud.

Be sure to give it a read!

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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.

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.

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]!”

The Mouse’s Long BreadHiroshi Tada

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“Mr.

Mouse’s Long Bread” is part of a series and a very popular book among children.

On the cover, a tiny mouse is carrying a loaf of bread many times bigger than himself.

Where could he be headed with such a long loaf? Along the way, we see mealtime scenes from different animal families, prompting children to ask questions like, “What is the lion eating?” and “Who will eat the bread?” The world of the picture book keeps expanding in their minds.

It’s a story you’ll want to read over and over—be sure to give it a try.