[February] Recommended picture books for 4-year-olds: Works that let children feel winter at preschool
There are many occasions where we read books to children, such as storytime sessions held indoors at preschools.
Some of you may be wondering which picture books to read in February.
In this article, we’ve put together a selection of picture books that are perfect for February and recommended for four-year-olds.
We’ll introduce works that let children feel the chill of winter, as well as ones themed around events like Setsubun and Valentine’s Day.
How about reading picture books with stories that warm the cold winter for the children?
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[February] Recommended Picture Books for 4-Year-Olds: Works That Let You Feel Winter at Nursery School (51–60)
Yuki
This is a snow-themed picture book written in gentle, conversational language.
The snow, drawn with shadows against a white background, looks so realistic you can almost feel its texture.
Soft, pure white snow… Is it cold? Will it melt? Children will surely want to touch and find out.
It’s a book that delights the senses and captures the spirit of winter—perfect to add to your winter read-alouds.
Even children who haven’t seen snow yet will be gently introduced to its scenery and feel through these pages.
snow play
On a cold winter morning, when children look out the window and see the snow has piled up, they get excited, don’t they? This picture book lets parents rediscover that sense of excitement and enjoy it together with their children.
The story begins when Little Pig looks out the window in the morning and sees that snow has fallen.
On snowy days, it’s thrilling to think about what kinds of games to play outside.
Snowball fights, sledding, building snowmen—many activities come to mind, but what did Little Pig choose to do? It might be nice to ask children what games they’d like to play when it snows.
The Snow Hare’s Gift
The hero of this story is Pete the snow bunny.
He’s happily playing in the snow with his friends, but it’s so cold that everyone heads home.
Feeling at a loss, Pete suddenly has a great idea—something gentle and heartwarming that shows how much he cares about his friends.
This picture book uses silver foil on every page, so it sparkles as you turn the pages and fills you with excitement.
It’s also perfect for the Christmas season, making it a wonderful gift.
When the snow stops
A heartwarming story about a parent and child rabbit, perfect for winter reading.
It’s snowing that day, so they can’t go outside, and the father can’t make it home.
The little rabbit is alone at home with its mother.
They decide to skip their shopping trip and spend time indoors playing cards and relaxing together.
Then, on a night when the snow lets up, they step outside for a little while to play in the snow.
A quiet winter tale portraying a special time shared between parent and child.
Why not read it during a precious moment with your own child? This gentle world is sure to soothe your heart.
[February] Recommended picture books for 4-year-olds: Works that let children feel winter at daycare (61–70)
snowball
The picture book Snowball, featuring the adorable Tottoru rolling snow, is utterly charming.
One morning, Tottoru notices that snow has fallen and makes a small snowball.
Then he starts rolling it over the snow, and the snowball grows bigger and bigger.
Before he knows it, he’s reached the top of a hill—and the snowball tumbles down.
What will happen to the snowball? The exciting turn of events will surely make children’s hearts race.
It’s a perfect read-aloud for winter that conveys the joy of playing in the snow.
The Land of Snowmen
The picture book on the next page, Snowman Country, begins with Hop making a snowman.
Hop names the snowman “Pepe.” Pepe has to return to the country of snowmen.
Because Hop loves Pepe, he asks to go to the snowman country together.
It’s a very heartwarming story.
It’s also recommended to enjoy the story while talking with children about what the snowman country might be like.
What is yuki?
A story about a spring-born fox and rabbit who have never seen snow and ask their friends in the forest, “What is snow?” Using the clues they gather, the two set out to search for it.
Will they be able to find snow? Whether you already know snow or not, you’ll imagine what it’s like together with the fox and rabbit—and surely feel excited.
Enjoy the beautiful forest scenery and join them on their snow hunt.
And when real snow falls, try playing in it, too.