[Elementary School] Picture Books and Children’s Books to Read in February
February: the season when we still tremble in the cold, with spring yet to come.
What kind of image do you have of February?
Setsubun and Valentine’s Day might be the first events that come to mind.
This time, I’m going to introduce picture books about February for elementary school children.
From nostalgic titles you may have read long ago to educational picture books with plenty of substance, I’ve selected a wide range.
They’re all works you’ll enjoy reading again and again!
Be sure to check them out to the end!
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[Elementary School] Picture Books and Children's Literature to Read in February (11–20)
12 types of iceText: Ellen Bryan Obed / Illustrations: Barbara McClintock
Let me introduce “12 Kinds of Ice,” a book whose title alone sparks curiosity about the story within.
It’s a tale of enjoying winter with the townspeople, from the first hint of cold until spring arrives.
This is a book that captures the excitement of skating season.
It tenderly portrays the changing seasons and a family’s story, warming the heart.
The illustrations in the book use warm colors that keep the chill of winter at bay.
It’s sure to resonate with readers of all ages, from children to adults!
On a night when snow falls silently
On a winter night, the fox protagonist walks through a snowy forest, meeting all kinds of creatures along the way: a woodpecker tapping out telegrams, a rabbit practicing how to escape from a fox…
There are bears, owls, and many more forest animals in this picture book.
The animals you encounter in the quiet snowy landscape feel somehow different from usual.
This is a book that lets you notice the mysterious charm of the winter forest—something we don’t often think about.
It’s perfect for reading aloud, so please enjoy it on a snowy night.
The Great Adventure of Sorachi Village: Milton’s Big Jump
Set in the snowbound town of Mirtle, the hero of this story is a dog named Hiro.
What was built in Mirtle was a handmade jump ramp.
Hiro is going to take on that ramp, which sways when the wind blows.
What kind of jump will Hiro show us? We don’t often see jump ramps, but just imagining Hiro taking the leap is exciting, isn’t it? This picture book might even spark some children’s interest in winter sports.
Elephant’s Letter
The protagonist of this story is a young elephant living in a zoo.
One day, he receives a letter from a human boy and has the zookeeper read it to him.
He wants to write a letter back, but he can’t write.
So, to send a reply to the boy, he begins practicing his letters.
The excitement of waiting for a letter and his determination to put his feelings into words will surely make children want to write letters too.
It’s a charming and lovely book that also teaches the importance of effort and the value of not giving up.
A warm sweater for a lemur
A heartwarming book set in the Northern Country, The Ring-tailed Lemur’s Cozy Sweater.
Lynx Lisa and Bear Nils lived in the north.
One day, Otto the ring-tailed lemur arrives from a southern island, but the bitter cold makes him fall ill.
Worried, the two friends think of various ways to keep Otto warm and comfortable.
It’s a gentle, warming story about caring for friends and the desire to help those in need—perfect for a cold winter.
The Tailor of Gloucester
The story of mice repaying a kindness, “The Tailor of Gloucester.” In the town of Gloucester lived a tailor.
One day as Christmas drew near, he fell ill with a high fever even though he had an important job to finish.
That’s when the mice appear.
Grateful to the man, the mice take needle and thread in their tiny hands and sew the garments in his place.
The delicately rendered illustrations and heartfelt tale warm the soul.
It’s a truly lovely work that celebrates the desire to help others and the kindness that inspires it.
[Elementary School] Picture Books and Children's Books to Read in February (21–30)
Buying Gloves
A heart-thumping, edge-of-your-seat story born from a mother’s wish to keep her child’s hands warm during the cold winter.
The characters are a fox mother and child.
The young fox turns one of its paws into a human hand and goes down to the village to buy gloves.
The mother tells the child to be sure to show the human hand and say they want gloves, but the little fox absentmindedly shows its fox paw instead.
What will happen to the fox now? Set against the quiet backdrop of winter, this tale is filled with heartwarming episodes.
Enjoy this picture book together as a parent and child, and experience the many expressions of kindness it offers.