[For 3-year-olds] Recommended Picture Books to Read in March

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.

By the time March arrives at the end of the school year, three-year-olds start to notice their own feelings and those of their friends little by little, and you can see them wrestling with those emotions.

With the new class level approaching, they may be feeling a bit unsettled.

Why not enjoy some picture books this March that let you feel the season, or funny ones that will make you laugh out loud?

In this article, we’ve gathered many picture books to enjoy with three-year-olds in March.

As their minds and bodies grow and they begin to discover a range of emotions and feelings, let’s fully enjoy the world of fantasy through picture books together!

[For 3-year-olds] Recommended Picture Books to Read in March (21–30)

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!

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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!

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[For 3-year-olds] A Special Feature on Recommended Picture Books to Read in March (31–40)

Hina dolls for everyoneText by Yuichi Kimura / Illustrations by Ichiko Fuyuno

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Perfect for the spring Hina Matsuri season, the picture book “Minna de Ohinasama” features adorable illustrations and easy-to-understand content.

It’s a great introduction for one-year-olds who are learning about Hina dolls for the first time, letting them feel and enjoy the tradition.

Since it’s an interactive lift-the-flap style book, children can also enjoy the fun of turning the pages.

You can watch the Hina display come together, making it a wonderful recommendation for enjoying seasonal festivities with children through a picture book.

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