Spring is finally here! While for some people, the season can be fraught with allergies, for many others, spring heralds a new season of growth, life, and escape from winter. These picture books about spring capture that feeling. I love this selection of spring picture books because they’re so colorful, whether they’re focusing on growing plants or a new burst of rain. You’ll also find books about spring holidays and celebrations in spring. Overall, prepare to be delighted!
Invigorating Spring Picture Books for Kids
Here are some of the best picture books about spring:
Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up
Published: March 16, 2021
In this uplifting picture book about spring, follow two children and their father through their backyard as they discover all the different ways nature wakes up from its long winter sleep.
Spot the busy creatures and plants as the tale unfolds, then learn about how each responds to the increasing daylight and warmth that usher in the season.
Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex Morss (ecologist, journalist, and educator) offer an inviting introduction to the science behind spring. The yard is bright, birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, and there are tadpoles in the pond! What is all the commotion about?
In each colorful scene, the family discovers a different sign of spring—a bird collecting twigs for its nest, a fox snuggling her cubs, a caterpillar feasting on leaves… After the story, annotated illustrations explain the spring behaviors of various plants and animals.
Inspire an appreciation for the natural world in this joyous exploration of spring.
First Notes of Spring
Published: February 15, 2022
Juniper can’t wait to audition for the First Notes of Spring, the orchestra that melts away winter and wakes up spring with its melodies. With her strong sticks, thumpity toadstool, and rowdy rhythms, she plays with all her might. BOOMEY-BOOM-BOOM!
But Mr. Moose says there’s no room in the band for her loud percussion skills. Juniper is heartbroken, until she discovers other tappers, clappers, and noisemakers in the woods. As they parade through the forest playing music together, they learn that maybe their song can wake spring too.
Spring In the Forest
Published: February 18, 2019
Explore SPRING in the forest with this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap Surprise board book! Little ones will love learning all about springtime fun in the forest while following a mama deer and her sweet little fawn as they trek around the woods soaking in all the sights and sounds and meeting new woodland friends. The birds are singing, wildflowers are blooming, raindrops plip-plop in puddles, and the rainbow is bright in the sky. What a wonderful day to be a little fawn in the forest! A perfect way to celebrate the season with your toddler!
Collect the entire series in the Deluxe Lift-a-Flap Seasons titles, as well as all of the interactive books for toddlers from Cottage Door Press, and be sure to check out our full selection of winter books for kids!!
- Look for the Lift-a-Flap Surprise! It’s a Lift-a-Flap and pop-up all in one book!
- Interactive, beautifully illustrated board book with lots to explore ideal for keeping toddlers entertained and engaged.
- Perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to open and close the flaps. Sturdy board pages and thick durable flaps are extra strong and designed to withstand traditional wear and tear from curious little babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Lifting the interactive flaps encourages sensory exploration and helps support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children. The content-rich text builds vocabulary.
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Published: March 2, 2021
When winter is at its coldest and darkest, take heart! Every day the sun shines longer, Spring is on its way!
All winter, the days grow a little bit longer,
The nights grow a little bit shorter,
until the day becomes exactly as long as the night.
On that day we say…
This bright, bouncy, and deliriously colorful picture book is an ode to the joys of spring, encouraging everyone who waits out the slow lengthening of days through the end of winter. From earmuffed crossing guards to sweater wearing dogs, from painters of flowers to planters of seeds, Happy Springtime! celebrates the burst of life following the thaw of winter.
Published: February 18, 2022
When Springtime arrives, your family has the opportunity to watch the world wake up from a winter sleep.
It is a time of wonder, but sometimes it’s easy to miss all the little events taking place right in front of our eyes. This sweet children’s book is full of simple illustrations to help you and your children pause and discover. Bask in the miracles that occur every year: new life, abundant wildflowers, migrating animals finding their way home, new ideas, and so much more…
Gather your family, snuggle up by a window, and read this book as a celebration of Springtime.
Bunny with a Big Heart
Published: March 22, 2022
Meet Bunny, a little bunny with a big heart who spreads sparkly, springtime happiness around the forest!
Bunny wakes up one more morning with a warm, sparkly feeling in her tummy. What could it be? Is she taller? Is she hungry? Maybe she’s feeling happy!
With the Spring Fair fast approaching, Bunny decides to spread the joy by helping her woodland friends. She makes decorations with Froggy, carries Mrs. Duck’s baking supplies, and plants flowers with Mole. But her to-do list soon becomes too much to do! Will Bunny’s friends help her when she needs it the most?
A heartwarming story about friendship, community, teamwork—and above all, sparkles!
Little Homesteader: A Spring Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom
Published: March 22, 2022
Families looking for nature-based fun away from phones and screens will adore this wholesome children’s collection of cooking, crafting, and gardening projects, locally printed on 100% recycled paper.
In the Little Homesteader: A Spring Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom, young readers can try their hand at various spring-themed projects as well as learn interesting seasonal wisdom, and nature-related facts along the way.
Packed with fun ideas to keep kids occupied during holidays or at weekends, readers can discover the joy of sowing seedlings, learn how to care for baby chicks, brew dandelion tea and, craft windchimes from foraged materials.
The activities from author and homesteading teacher Angela Fanning include eco-friendly practices, such as recycling or reusing materials, and encourage readers to respect nature.
All the activities are broken down into steps, clearly explained and accompanied by AnneliesDraws’ adorably wholesome illustrations. The gardening and planting activities will suit any space, as they will work equally well on windowsills as in gardens.
The latest from the Little Homesteader series, with these books readers can get creative, practice handy self-sufficiency skills, handcraft items for themselves or as gifts for loved ones, learn about nature, and celebrate the best of each season.
Little Mole Finds Hope
Published: February 4, 2020
When Little Mole is feeling sad in his dark, underground home, his mother shows him how to look for hope. He finds that signs of spring are everywhere, from the daffodil bulbs under the soil to the tiny buds on the branches above. Hope can be found–even in the darkest places.
In Little Mole Finds Hope, best-selling children’s author Glenys Nellist and illustrator Sally Garland tell an endearing story sure to lift the spirits of people emerging from the cold of winter or a challenging season of life and inspire them to look for signs that spring will come again.
Spring Stinks A Little Bruce Book
Published: January 5, 2021
Ruth the bunny is excited to share the smelly springtime smells of spring with Bruce! But what will Bruce think of all that stink?
“Higgins’ sparse text is humorously juxtaposed with his signature, detail-packed, engaging illustrations. The mouse-sized treehouse and the despondent, dripping moose are especially delightful. Bruce’s unibrow is practically a protagonist in and of itself. Ruth’s exuberance plays off Bruce’s disgruntledness like a sweet pear off gorgonzola.” —Kirkus Reviews
Llama Llama Very Busy Springtime
Published: February 11, 2020
It’s springtime in this paperback picture book based on an episode of the animated Llama Llama Netflix series, perfect for fans of Llama Llama Loves Camping looking for more fun adventures with their favorite characters.
Look out, world—Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney’s best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. In this episode-based story, Llama Llama plans a bit too much for one day, but comes up with a solution and learns important lessons along the way. Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations.
Little Blue Truck’s Springtime
Published: January 2, 2018
Beep! Beep! Little Blue Truck is out for a ride with his good friend Toad. The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming—it’s a beautiful spring day! Who will they see along the way?
Open the flaps to meet all of the sweet baby animals just born on the farm. Peep! Peep!
A Little Book About Spring
Published: January 15, 2019
A new board book for the youngest fans of Leo Lionni–inspired by his bestselling books and perfect for Easter and springtime reading!
Spring is a time of budding trees, chirping birds, and croaking frogs. Discover these and more wonders of spring in this delightful board book inspired by the works of legendary children’s book author-illustrator Leo Lionni. With sturdy pages and colorful collage-style artwork, this spring-themed book is perfect for boys and girls ages 0 to 5.
Leo’s Lionni’s Friends is a series of fresh, fun board books inspired by the classic works of author and illustrator Leo Lionni to introduce his work to a new generation of readers.
Published: December 16, 2019
Happy, hoppy Easter from these springtime friends to your baby boy or girl! Each adorable scene entertains babies and toddlers with peek-a-boo surprises and bright illustrations of bunnies, chicks, eggs, and more. Lift the flaps throughout the book to learn festive fun facts, explore Easter traditions, and help decorate eggs with different colors and patterns. Practice building vocabulary by pointing out each labeled object in the story while helping the sweet animals get ready for the Easter parade.
For more fun and learning, collect this Easter board book along with all the other Peek-a-Flap books from Cottage Door Press!
- Sturdy, thick board pages and durable flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear for curious little infants and toddlers
- Explore springtime traditions with educational facts and peek-a-boo surprises
- Lifting the interactive flaps encourages sensory exploration and helps support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children
- Bright, cheerful illustrations and interesting facts in these sensory lift-a-flap books for babies and preschoolers keep them entertained and engaged
- Perfect for Easter gifts for kids and Easter basket stuffers
Published: March 19, 2019
A girl writes a poem to a tree, but then is surprised when the tree writes back in this wondrous and warm picture book about friendship, nature, and the power of poetry.
The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter’s end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn’t count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for her. Could the tree really be writing back? Sylvia decides to test her theory, and so begins a heartwarming poetic correspondence…as well as an unexpected new friendship.
Construction Site: Spring Delight
Published: March 15, 2022
Celebrate the coming of spring with the construction crew from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series!
It’s Easter at the construction site! As sunshine melts the snow away, the trucks discover all around them the signs of spring. Lift the flaps on each sturdy page to reveal blooming flowers, baby ducks, and gentle lambs—and a special Easter egg hunt surprise! With bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker’s lovable rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations by AG Ford, this interactive Easter tale will bring smiles to truck lovers and their families while celebrating the beauty of spring.
LIFT THE FLAPS: Seven sturdy flaps throughout encourage interactive reading and help little ones develop fine motor skills. Kids will love guessing what springtime surprise hides behind every flap!
FAMILIAR FRIENDS: This book features the same beloved trucks and construction site from the original Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
BESTSELLING TEAM: This heartwarming holiday story comes from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night and Three Cheers for Kid McGear!
A GREAT READ-ALOUD: Sherri Duskey Rinker’s energetic rhymes make for a satisfying read-aloud experience, keeping construction-loving kids engaged all the way through.
INTRODUCTION TO EASTER: Newborns celebrating their first Easter will love this interactive introduction to the spring season and the fun of Easter traditions.
• Fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
• Truck and construction fans
• Parents looking for an interactive read-aloud experience
• Easter shoppers and gift-givers
Published: January 5, 2016
It’s springtime in Arendelle! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 who love Disney Frozen will enjoy finding out how Anna, Elsa, and Olaf celebrate the spring season. This full-color storybook comes with more than 50 stickers and Frozen-themed pencil toppers!
Spring Is Here
Published: January 1, 2011
Sniff. Sniff. Sniff. Spring is in the air. Mole can smell it. But Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap. How will Mole wake up Bear so they can celebrate together? When a knock, knock, knock and toot, toot, toot can’t get Bear out of bed, Mole cooks up a special treat.
Spring fever is catching in this vibrant story of friendship.
Festival of Colors
Published: January 30, 2018
Learn all about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, in this lush picture book from bestselling mother/son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal.
Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. And when at last the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun!
Spencer Knows Spring
Published: January 17, 2022
Looking for a colorful picture book about spring that perfectly captures the season?Spencer Knows Spring is it!
Spencer Knows Spring is a celebration of spring’s arrival! Written in simple, engaging text, Spencer cheerfully observes the signs of spring. The beautiful, friendly and charming illustrations make this the perfect book to introduce spring to preschool and early elementary aged children.
A good spring picture book featuring a young inviting main character and no specific holidays. After reading, your little one may be a spring expert just like Spencer!
Winnie Loves Winter and Spencer Knows Spring are beautiful seasonal-themed picture books for the home and the classroom. Best picture books to introduce the winter and spring seasons. Get both for your season book collection!
A Walk Through the Woods
Published: March 20, 2018
This stunning gift book, with hand-cut paper art and lyrical text by an award-winning poet, leads you deep into the forest . . . and out again into the light.
Listen: the forest is calling. Take a quiet walk through the woods, where shadows fall in the darkness, eyes peek out, and some animals sleep while others run and leap. Simple, poetic text and intricate papercut illustrations introduce children to a deer, black rook, fox, rabbit, and many more beautiful creatures as they wait for morning—and spring—to come.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Spring
Published: February 15, 2022
There are so many ways to spend a bright spring day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the season has to offer!
Celebrate spring with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers can learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, like watching clouds change shapes, feeling cool rain on your skin, sniffing fresh blooming flowers, and so much more!
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
Published: February 18, 2020
In a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring in Kenard Pak’s Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring.
As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their warm dens, and green begins to grow again, everyone knows―spring is on its way!
Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome the lushness of spring.
The Spring Book
Published: February 16, 2021
New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr captures the beauty of Spring with his signature blend of kid-friendly art and text in this sweet book about the wonders of a season.
Birds are singing and everyone is sneezing because Spring is here!
The Spring Book captures a variety of moments that encompasses this season. From rolling down hills or dancing in the rain, to celebrating mothers and honoring heroes everywhere, Todd Parr shows readers with simplicity and universal accessibility the delights of Spring.
Singing in the Rain
Published: October 17, 2017
I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain, Oh, what a glorious feeling!
Spring calls in this classic Broadway number, brought to life in a beautiful picture book―perfect for sharing! Jump in puddles, raise umbrellas, and dance with joy through the pages of this visual story. With colorful, springy scenes and the familiar lyrics, this is a beautiful, gift-worthy, feel-good read-aloud.
One Springy, Singy Day
Published: March 2, 2021
A joyful ode to toddlerdom that follows a group of little ones through one buzzy, busy day
One Springy, Singy Day is a vibrant, joyful story that follows a diverse cast of young children as they play throughout their day. Inspired by author-illustrator Renée’s own “busy bee” two-year-old, this love note from parent to child illustrates the wondrous and boisterous adventure of raising a springy, singy, squeezy toddler.
William Wakes Up
Published: February 5, 2019
William and his animal friends have had the whole winter to nap. Now it’s time for them to wake up and welcome a very special guest. There’s lots to do to get ready, from scrubbing the floors to decorating the house to baking a tasty treat. But it’s so hard to leave a cozy bed. . . . Will everyone get up in time to do their part?
This book’s gentle rhymes and humorous illustrations full of signs of spring will make it a little easier to wait for the first warm days of the season.
Published: January 9, 2018
It’s springtime on the farm–and that means adorable piglets, lambs, and ducklings are waiting to be discovered. The perfect Easter or baby shower gift, and fun to read all year long!
Pony’s in the pasture.
Gray Goose hears him say,
“Let’s find the springtime babies–
follow me this way!”
Join the barnyard parade as Pony and Gray Goose go in search of animal babies just born on the farm. There are “bunnies in a basket and ducklings in a row,” and of course piglets and fluffy lambs! But there are more babies to love when all the animals find the farmer and his wife holding their very own twins!
A Friend for Bear
Published: February 4, 2020
A book of mindfulness for busy bears everywhere.
It’s spring! And Little Bear is in a hurry to… smell the flowers, see the baby animals, and find a friend! But can she take the time to enjoy it? And will she realize that the friend she’s been searching for has been with her all along?
Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic
Published: March 27, 2018
Best friends Max and Marla are back in this charming spring tale of friendship and forgiveness
Max and Marla know how to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. So when the first sunny day of spring comes along, they’ve got the perfect plan–a picnic! They pack up their favorite dishes and their comfiest blanket and then they’re off to the lake. Once they settle in, Max realizes the picnic needs one more thing to be just right: a bouquet for Marla. But while he’s gone, Marla falls asleep, leaving their picnic prey to some thieving squirrels. Max returns to find their spread ruined and says it’s all Marla’s fault. But best friends can’t stay mad for long . . . Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic is another adorable ode to friendship from fan favorite Alexandra Boiger.
Olaf Waits for Spring
Published: January 2, 2018
This Little Golden Book features an original story about springtime starring Olaf, Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff from Disney’s Frozen!
Olaf already knows he loves summer, but what about spring? Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff get the snowman excited with tales of blooming flowers, sailing trips, and baby animals. Children ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book, which features the beloved characters from Disney Frozen. It’s perfect for Easter time, springtime, or anytime!
Disney Frozen is the #1 animated film of all time, featuring a powerful story, strong ensemble cast, a pair of relatable sisters, magical environments, and unforgettable music.
When Spring Comes
Published: February 9, 2016
Watch the world transform when spring comes! In a starred review, School Library Journal called this delightful picture book “A must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners.”
In this beautiful book for young children, Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of language and the changing of the seasons. And acclaimed artist Laura Dronzek’s gorgeous, lush paintings show the transformation from quiet, cold winter to the newborn spring.
Before spring comes, the trees are dark sticks, the grass is brown, and the ground is covered in snow. But if you wait, leaves unfurl and flowers blossom, the grass turns green, and the mounds of snow shrink and shrink. Spring brings baby birds, sprouting seeds, rain and mud, and puddles. You can feel it and smell it and hear it—and you can read it!
In a starred review, The Horn Book said, “This joyful reflection is as welcome as spotting the first brave crocus.”
In the Middle of Fall, Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes, and Summer Song make for a beautiful quartet of seasonal-theme picture books to share at home or in the classroom. Ideal for introducing the season, for story time, and for bedtime reading.
And Then It’s Spring
Published: February 14, 2012
Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they’ve had enough of all that brown and resolve to plant a garden. They dig, they plant, they play, they wait . . . and wait . . . until at last, the brown becomes a more hopeful shade of brown, a sign that spring may finally be on its way.
Julie Fogliano’s tender story of anticipation is brought to life by the distinctive illustrations Erin E. Stead, recipient of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.
This title has Common Core connections.
And Then It’s Spring is one of The Washington Post‘s Best Kids Books of 2012.
One of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Children’s Books of 2012
Published: August 1, 2016
Suddenly the Earth warms up from a long winter nap. Green appears all around. Nature comes alive and spring surprises us all as robins hatch and flowers bloom, beginning a new cycle of surprises.
Published: January 27, 2015
Instead of hibernating as he should, a little bear cub goes out in search of spring—and he thinks he’s found it! Gloriously illustrated with dioramas and cut-paper collages by the award-winning designer and illustrator Carin Berger, this stunning picture book celebrates the changing of the seasons.
A baby bear cub named Maurice is curious about spring—and he’s upset when Mama tells him that before he can experience his first spring, he has to hibernate through his first winter! Mischievous Maurice decides to leave their warm den and go find spring for himself. He asks all his friends for help . . . and finally finds something beautiful and full of magic and light. Spring! He wraps it up and takes it home, determined to show Mama and everyone else. The only problem? When Maurice wakes up, his little piece of spring (a snowball) has melted. This gloriously illustrated book celebrates friendship, curiosity, discovery, and the meaning and beauty of two seasons—winter and spring. Ideal for the classroom, seasonal story times, and bedtime reading.
Published: October 20, 2015
skip and hop.
It’s worm weather!
Join in the rainy-day fun, as kids splash through the puddles, affecting another weather enthusiast, a nearby worm. An imaginative and playful story, readers will love seeing the worm delight in the weather just as much as the kids.
Worm Weather covers the concepts of Imagination and Weather.
Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons
Published: January 11, 2011
What do the animals do when the snow falls to the ground and all the trees are bare? Some fly long distances, while some swim to warmer waters. Some take a long, warm sleep where they live, while others have a thick, cozy coat and can stay in the snow!
As with Il Sung Na’s previous books, Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit is filled with rich illustrations, charming animals, and a simple, lyrical text—all wrapped up in a gorgeous package. It’s a gentle introduction to the ideas of adaptation, hibernation, and migration, and an exhuberant celebration of changing seasons.
Abracadabra, It’s Spring!
Published: February 16, 2016
Sun shines on a patch of snow.
Where did it go?
Winter turns to spring in this lyrical book that celebrates the magic of nature and the changing seasons. Eleven gatefolds open to re-create the excitement and surprise of spring’s arrival, revealing what happens when snow melts, trees bud, flowers bloom, birds arrive, and eggs and cocoons hatch. Finally, it’s warm enough to pack away winter clothes and go out and play!
I Am Spring: A Book About Spring for Kids
Published: December 21, 2019
After the cold of Winter, comes the warmth of Spring. “I Am Spring” takes young children on a journey through the many important events that occur uniquely in the beautiful growing season of Spring. When the day becomes longer than the night, and the leaves begin to sprout on the bare branches, and bugs and animals that were hiding start to reappear, get ready, because that means Spring is here!
From sprouting seeds to buzzing bees, kids 3-5 will learn the important changes that happen during the season of rebirth. Bright and colorful pictures of busy landscapes full of life are great for keeping the attention of kids ages 5-7. A Spring book for kids with a groundhog, blooming flowers, buzzing bees, bugs, hummingbirds, baby animals, rainbows, and so much more.
Large print and vivid illustrations make it a perfect classroom book for homeschool, preschool, kindergarten, and first grade reading aloud. Questions at the back of the book reinforce learning and provide opportunities for discussion and activities centered around the seasons of Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall. For parents and teachers, there are many possibilities for combining reading with science and nature activities for early learning about the four seasons. “I Am Spring” is an excellent resource for homeschool, traditional, and Montessori libraries.
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms
Published: February 9, 2021
In this companion to Fletcher and the Falling Leaves and Fletcher and the Snowflake Christmas, Fletcher the fox returns for another seasonal adventure. A perennial favorite for storytime sharing!
Fletcher enjoys the sunny weather and the warmth of spring. But when he stumbles across snowy flakes gently floating to the ground, he spreads the news of winter’s return to all his friends. But spring is full of wonderful surprises for Fletcher and his friends.
The Fletcher books are enjoyable picture books for sharing at home or in the classroom and are perfect for units on the seasons.
Bear Want’s More
Published: January 1, 2003
When springtime comes,
in his warm winter den
a bear wakes up
very hungry and thin!…”
Bear finds some roots to eat, but that’s not enough. He wants more! With his friends’ help, he finds some berries, clover, and fish to eat, but that’s not enough. Bear wants more!
How Bear’s friends help him to finally satisfy his HUGE hunger in a most surprising way will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson’s rhythmic text and Jane Chapman’s vibrant illustrations make Bear Wants More a perfect springtime read-aloud.
Mouse’s First Spring
Published: February 1, 2005
One bright day, Mouse and Momma head outside to play.
The wind blows in something
feathery and plump —
wiggly and pink —
green, who hops and leaps —
But before it’s time to go back inside, Mouse finds something that’s
soft and new with petals…
the prettiest flower he’s ever seen!
Could it mean spring is finally here?
I See Spring
Published: April 1, 2014
From rain and puddles to flowers and bugs, the wonders of spring are all around us!
Who Likes Rain?
Published: April 3, 2007
It’s time to put on your rain gear for a rainy-day romp!
With spring come April showers. It’s time to put on a raincoat, grab an umbrella, and head outdoors. The worms like rain, and so do the fish and frogs. But what about the cat and dog? In this lyrical picture book, one spunky little girl discovers just who likes rain–and who doesn’t–as she explores the rainy-day habits of the world around her.
Here is the second offering in Wong Herbert Yee’s charming seasonal quartet. The simple text and interactive question-and-answer format make this book perfect for reading aloud with preschoolers any time of the year.
There they are: 40+ of the best picture books about springtime. Which of these have you read? Which ones did I miss?