Nursery rhymes perfect for April: A collection of classic spring songs that capture the season

Cute Hide and SeekSakushi: Satou Hachirou／Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao

Nursery Rhyme / Cute Hide-and-Seek / 36th Children’s Song Contest, Children’s Division

This is a gentle children’s song about a game of hide-and-seek played by adorable animals.

Hatchlings, sparrows, and puppies try their best to conceal themselves, warmly portrayed in the words of Hachirō Satō, with Yoshinao Nakada’s melody enhancing its charm even further.

First released in 1951, the piece has inspired children’s playfulness and curiosity toward animals.

The thrilling hide-and-seek unfolds in everyday scenes—gardens, rooftops, and meadows.

It’s perfect for singing with your child in fresh, green May, while thinking of the animals you might meet on a walk.

The rhythm of the lyrics and the friendly melody truly seem to express the joy of spring.

I want to scribble on the sky.sakushi: Yamagami Michio / sakkyoku: Izumi Taku

I want to doodle in the sky by Himawari 🌻 with lyrics | Children's song |

Let us introduce a dream-filled children’s song that’s perfect for the season when May’s fresh greenery sparkles.

Created by Michio Yamagami (lyrics) and Taku Izumi (music), this piece is a delightful song that nurtures children’s rich imagination.

With lyrics brimming with free-spirited dreams—like a big apple tree, a bulldog, and a long bridge—paired with a light, cheerful melody, it’s truly charming.

It’s included on the albums “Kodomo no Uta: Paku Paku Itadakimasu!” and “Uk­iuki Wakuwaku! Kodomo no Uta,” and is also used as teaching material in kindergartens and nursery schools.

It’s a wonderful song to enjoy the joys of spring—whether you sing it while looking up at the sky on a walk, or sing along with friends while drawing pictures.

The Little Train from the Land of FlowersSakushi: Kobayashi Junichi / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao

The Little Train from the Land of Flowers

This lively and energetic piece is an intriguing song titled “Hana no Okuni no Kisha Poppo” (The Choo-Choo Train of the Flower Country).

It has quite a sophisticated musicality, and although it’s aimed at children, I think adults can enjoy it too.

It’s a song parents and children can sing and dance to together.

You can also enjoy the interesting instrumental sounds and the sense of rhythm!

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Tonton FriendsSakushi: Satou Hachirou／Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao

COCX 34142 18. Ton-ton Friends

The lyrics are by Hachirō Satō and the music by Yoshinao Nakada; it’s a children’s song that has been sung for many years.

With plenty of humor, it celebrates the strength of friendship among companions.

It features nine children labeled with the numbers 1 through 9, and their names are in an old-fashioned style.

It’s also fun to make a parody by substituting your classmates’ names.

What is your name?Indoneshia min’yō

Your Name (a hand-play song for two people)

This is a hand-play song rooted in a traditional Indonesian folk tune, widely beloved in early childhood education settings.

It helps children become familiar with their own names and those of their friends, fostering communication while they enjoy learning names.

The melody is bright and approachable, designed so children can sing along happily.

It is often sung at the start of activities or during morning gatherings and is used as a hand-play song in preschool environments.

The piece is included mainly in piano collections for educators, such as “Songs for Children: Easy Piano Accompaniment You Can Play—Perfect for Nursery Schools and Kindergartens.” Recommended for childcare settings, it has a warm atmosphere that eases anxiety in new environments and helps children build relationships with friends.