<2026> Advanced Course 2-4 year old
Enjoy rich, engaging stories together with a dynamic science picture book.
Created in response to parents saying,
“The stories in the standard course are starting to feel a bit short,”
and “We’d like to spend more time reading longer stories together.”
This popular combination course keeps the science book you love while adding a more substantial story picture book set. Please explore the previews to find the course that best fits your child.
Ohanashi Child Series
The Ohanashi Child series offers stories about the length of Guri and Gura, allowing children to fully immerse themselves in a narrative. All 12 monthly titles are brand-new original works by well-known picture book authors. With a wide variety of themes, read-aloud time becomes richer and more fulfilling.
Big Science
Big Science is a science picture book that fills large pages with the wonders and surprises of nature and society. By closely observing beautiful, powerful photographs — including life-size images — children develop a scientific mindset. When opened, the pages stretch to nearly 60 cm wide, creating an impressive experience that naturally sparks conversation throughout the year’s diverse themes.Time to deeply engage with stories,
and time for expanding “Why?” through science.The two books delivered each month support your child’s next step in growth.
Please enter your preferred subscription start month.
Option 1: Start with the April issue (all issues from April up to the current month will be shipped together with your first order)
Option 2: Start from the month you place your order and receive 12 months of subscriptions .
■ Ohanashi Child
Read a sample here*
Softcover
■ Big Science
Read a sample here*
29.5 × 25.8 cm / softcover
* Sample books may differ from the books actually delivered.
Shipping fees/delivery dates
The price includes shipping and handling fees. There will be no additional charges.
Shipments will be arranged via USPS from Washington State, USA. Delivery typically takes 2-8 days.
If you wish to have insurance, you can opt in for an additional $2.75.
In the event of loss by USPS, we will resend once at no additional cost if stock is available, or provide a refund if stock is unavailable. From the second occurrence onwards, there will be a fee, so we recommend purchasing insurance if you are concerned.
We ship at the end of each month to ensure arrival by the first week of the following month. Please understand that we cannot provide information on delivery dates.
*While we import books from Japan with ample time, delays in transportation may occur. If such delays happen, we will inform you promptly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Cancellation/Changes
Please read the important notices before you apply.
Group Purchase
We also accept group purchases from playgroups and friends. When the delivery address is the same, buying together becomes more cost-effective in terms of shipping. We also offer delivery to kindergartens and daycares.
Regarding the timing of payment
Payments will be charged once per month for 12 months starting from the date of enrollment.
For example, if you sign up in March, you will be billed 12 times from March through the following February, while the books will be delivered from April through the following March.Entering Name and Address on the Checkout Screen
Please enter your name and address in English at checkout.
Example:
- First Name / Last Name
- Address (e.g., 123-4 Smith St)
- Building Name / Apartment Number (e.g., Apt# H5)
- City (e.g., Kirkland)
If you would like to subscribe to two or more courses
If you would like to subscribe to two or more courses, please place your order through our dedicated 4-Book Course page.
We also offer the following combination options:
- A 3-Book Course that includes one regular course plus the educational magazine.
- A 3-Book Course that includes one regular course plus one series of your choice from our Japanese Ippo Ippo program.
Please note: Due to limitations of our website system, the multi-course discount will not be applied if you add individual courses to your cart separately. To receive the discounted rate, please place your order through the appropriate combination course page.