A picture book with a sports day theme. Let’s read it together before the sports day!

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

The very first sports day after starting nursery school or kindergarten.

Many children may be wondering, “What do you do at a sports day?”

So this time, we’re introducing recommended picture books that we’d love children to read before sports day.

We’ve gathered many sports day–themed picture books—from ones that make it easy for kids to imagine what the event is like, to stories featuring unique events, to tales with hardworking protagonists you can’t help but root for.

Find a book that suits your child and read it together.

It’s sure to boost their excitement and motivation for sports day!

We hope you’ll enjoy sports day from a variety of perspectives.

A picture book with the theme of Sports Day. Let’s all read it together before the event! (11–20)

The Burglars’ School: The Big Sports Day

http://www.amazon.co.jp

This is one volume in the Dorobou Gakkou series, which has the curious concept of a school for thieves.

Children will be fascinated by unusual contests unique to a school for thieves, such as the “Treasure Box Relay,” “Counterfeit Bill Hand-off,” and “Reverse Cops and Robbers.” The suspenseful developments—like lunches and clothes going missing—will have listeners on the edge of their seats.

And in the end, it’s a humor-filled sports day story that leaves you feeling refreshed and satisfied.

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In conclusion

How did you like the picture books with a sports day theme? Did they help you understand what a sports day is like? They’re perfect as an introduction to sports day, and they can also give you courage if you’re feeling a bit anxious about taking part.

There are books where animals, insects, and other creatures kids love are the main characters, so have fun choosing one together with your child!