[For 3-Year-Olds] Recommended Picture Books for Spring | Exciting and Thrilling Reads

The sky is cherry blossom-colored.Yasunari Murakami

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Let me introduce the picture book “Sora wa Sakura-iro” (The Sky is Cherry Blossom Colored), which shows someone lying down on a hill where the cherry blossoms are in bloom and gazing up at the blue sky.

It’s a picture book that simply depicts looking up at the sky, but it’s incredibly soothing.

As the main character lies down, a dog, a butterfly, a frog, and a snake come by, asking, “What are you doing?” Then everyone lies down together, gazing at the blue sky and the cherry blossoms dancing on the wind.

It’s a book packed with moments of calm.

How about reading it while looking up at the sky?

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A dandelion is a dandelion.Yume Okuhara

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“Dandelion Is Dandelion” is a story about a boy who listens closely to the voices of birds and little creatures.

First, there’s a sparrow perched on a dandelion.

When the boy listens carefully, he hears it saying “dandelion.” When he listens again, this time it sounds like the dandelion is saying “ant.” In this way, when you really listen, you can hear all sorts of voices.

It’s a delightful relay of cute words, so please give it a read.

And when you play outside in the spring, why not try listening closely like the boy?

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Guri and GuraText: Rieko Nakagawa / Illustrations: Yuriko Omura

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Guri and Gura is a delightful picture book that always captivates children.

It’s so popular it became a series, but this time I’m introducing this memorable first volume.

The mice Guri and Gura find an egg in the forest and decide to make a castella sponge cake.

Drawn by the sweet smell, many forest friends gather around.

Kids who love snacks might feel like joining in, just like the forest animals.

This book may also spark an interest in cooking.

Spring is the perfect time to start something new! Why not begin by helping Mom and Dad in the kitchen?

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Harappara raraTomoko Suzuki

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Spring is the season when all kinds of insects start to stir and grasses and flowers bud.

Many children probably find playing outside especially fun.

In the picture book “Harappa Rarara,” a little girl goes out to play in a spring meadow.

And as she plays, mysterious things happen: butterflies turn into accessories, and a ring of flowers becomes a tiara.

It’s a dreamy book, so if you’re planning a trip to a spring meadow, be sure to pick it up beforehand.

It will surely make your outing even more exciting!

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On the Hill of WakakusaMinako Kajiri

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“On Wakakusa Hill” is a story about little bunnies going on a picnic.

Spring has pleasant weather, and the warm, fluffy air makes you feel like eating outside, doesn’t it? The little bunnies help their mother and make a packed lunch, then set off for the hill! They look for a spot with a nice view and spread out their lunch.

Inside are carrot sandwiches, rye pies, lingonberry juice, and more—just looking at it makes your mouth water! Children will want to make their own lunches and head out, too.

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Yummeh meals: Field fare (meals from the fields)Yasudaya: Supervision / Okuhara Yume: Author

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A picture book starring two goats, “Yummy Baa Meals: Field Fare.” The goats head out into the meadow to look for tasty treats.

Some things they find on their own—green leaves, flower nectar, clear river water—while other goodies are recommended by fellow creatures like bees and turtles.

The soil suggested by Mr.

Earthworm, however, was a bit too much for them to eat.

Bringing back all the delicacies they’ve gathered, the two transform into chefs! They whip up a lovely, spring-filled dinner.

Just like the goats, you’ll feel like going out to the meadow to find ingredients and play pretend cooking!

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What’s in your bento?Text: Yasushi Yamawaki / Illustrations: Shigeki Suezaki

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Don’t you feel a flutter of excitement when you open your lunchbox on a field trip or picnic? That feeling is exactly what “What’s in the Lunchbox?” gives you.

This is a lift-the-flap picture book written by Kyo Yamawaki and illustrated by Shigeki Suezaki.

It follows animal children on a picnic as they open their lunchboxes.

With a different lunch revealed one after another, there’s a pleasant surprise every time you turn the page.

It might even spark a fondness for lunchboxes.

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