Must haves for your springtime bookshelf!
Spring is such a magical time—flowers bloom, bugs buzz, and everything feels new again. It’s the perfect season to curl up with your little ones and read books that celebrate all the beauty and wonder of spring. Whether you’re heading out on a nature walk or just enjoying a cozy storytime at home, these books are filled with fresh beginnings, curious critters, and playful adventures.
Here are our favorite spring books for kids—complete with quick summaries and why each one is perfect for the season. Click the titles to shop!
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📖 Fairy Walk by Virginia Brimhall Snow
Join a young girl on a magical walk through the woods as she discovers signs of fairies and the wonders of nature. It’s a dreamy reminder to slow down and explore the outdoors with curiosity.
📖 The Curious Garden by Peter Brown
A boy discovers a hidden garden in a gray city and helps it bloom into something extraordinary. A perfect spring pick to show how nature can thrive with a little love and care.
📖 Escargot and the Search for Spring by Dashka Slater
Our favorite charming snail, Escargot, goes on a journey to find spring—and along the way, learns about friendship and patience. Sweet, silly, and full of seasonal joy.
📖 Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever by Suzanne Lang
Jim Panzee isn’t sure how to feel about spring, and that’s okay! This funny and relatable story helps kids navigate big feelings—even on the sunniest days.
📖 Spring Stinks by Ryan T. Higgins
Bruce the bear thinks spring stinks… literally. But his friends try to show him the bright side of the season in this laugh-out-loud book perfect for fans of silly humor.
📖 Don’t Touch That Flower! by Alice Hemming
A bossy squirrel learns a lesson about sharing nature’s beauty. A great reminder of cooperation and enjoying the world around us.
📖 Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson
Fletcher the fox thinks snow is falling again—but it’s actually spring blossoms! A charming story about the surprises spring brings.
📖 Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi
This rhythmic, rhyming book introduces all sorts of bugs with bright illustrations—perfect for getting kids excited about backyard exploring.
📖 The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zommer
A beautifully illustrated, oversized book filled with fascinating bug facts—ideal for curious kids ready to dive into spring science.
📖 Hello World, Backyard Bugs by Jill McDonald
Perfect for toddlers, this beginner-friendly board book explores the little critters you might spot in your backyard.
📖 Seeds by by Carme Lemniscates
A beautifully illustrated picture book that explores the power and potential of seeds, both in nature and as a metaphor for kindness, ideas, and growth.
📖 Green on Green by Dianne White
This poetic, color-focused story walks readers through the seasons with spring bursting into bloom. A lovely book to welcome all the green things back.
📖 Flower Talk by Sara Levine
Ever wondered what flowers would say if they could talk? This humorous and educational book brings science and sass to your spring read-alouds.
📖 How to Catch the Easter Bunny by Adam Wallace
Kids will love the silly traps and zany fun in this Easter-themed adventure. Great for bringing the magic of spring holidays to life.
📖 Bunny’s First Spring by Sally Lloyd-Jones
A gentle, faith-inspired story of a baby bunny who fears winter’s end but discovers the hope and renewal of spring.
📖 Rocket Says Clean Up! by Nathan Bryon
Rocket’s on a mission to clean up the beach and protect the planet. A great Earth Day read with a springtime environmental message.
📖 Backyard Fairies by Phoebe Wahl
This dreamy, whimsical story invites kids to imagine the fairies that might be hiding among the trees and flowers. Ideal for springtime daydreaming.
📖 We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines
Join the Gaines family as they share their gardening adventures, full of lessons about patience, hard work, and fun. Perfect for spring planting season.
📖 Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
This beautifully illustrated book explores the hidden world of garden life—from bugs to roots—as spring turns into summer.
📖 Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens
This classic tale of clever gardening and trickery teaches kids about root vegetables and hard work in a fun, springy way.
📖 The Gardener by Sarah Stewart
Set during the Great Depression, this touching story of a young girl bringing joy through flowers is full of heart and hope.
📖 The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates
A warm, inclusive story about kindness and sharing—like a big umbrella that welcomes everyone. A great message for spring’s spirit of renewal.
📖 The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall
Follow the journey of a buzzing bee through a blooming field. A sweet and educational ode to the bees that help spring flowers grow.
📖 I Love You, Funny Bunny by Sean Taylor
A tender and playful love letter between a parent and child—perfect for snuggling up on fresh spring mornings.
📖 It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler
charming story about P.J. Funnybunny, who sets out to find a new identity after deciding he doesn’t want to be a bunny anymore, only to discover that being himself is the best thing after all. It’s a fun, light-hearted tale about self-acceptance and belonging.
📖 Cat and Bunny by Mary Lundquist
This sweet story about friendship and inclusion will tug at your heartstrings—and it’s perfect for those first playdates in spring sunshine.
📖 Spring Parade by Camelia Kay
Celebrate the sights, smells, and sounds of spring in this cheerful book that’s basically a parade of springtime joy.
📖 Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
This colorful classic walks kids through planting a flower garden—step by step. A must-read for mini gardeners!
📖 Mossy by Jan Brett
A turtle with a beautiful garden on her shell becomes a museum exhibit—but her story shows that nature belongs in the wild. Spring meets storybook magic.
📖 A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Hutts Aston
Explore the wide world of nests—from birds to insects—in this beautifully detailed book that captures the new life of spring.
📖 The Hike by Alison Farrell
Three friends go on a nature hike, discovering flowers, tracks, and treasures. It’s the perfect story to inspire your own spring adventure.
📖 The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach
A hilarious take on metamorphosis, where one caterpillar learns the value of patience as he awaits his transformation. Perfect for spring and science lovers!
