Spring Books for Kids
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If you’re looking for the perfect spring books for kids, this list is great for little learners or early elementary readers.
Want to find books more geared toward older readers? Check out the best books to read in the spring.
I love Spring after a long Winter, especially with how cold the Winters have been in Florida. (I know, I know, I don’t have anything to really complain about because it’s Florida but I promise it was COLD). Either way, I have been really into finding the perfect book list for Spring.
Children’s Spring Picture Books
Looking for beautiful illustrations and fun stories for your preschoolers? These stories will be your favorite springtime reads.
The Honeybee
by Kirsten Hall (Author) & Isabelle Arsenault (Illustrator)
I love bees and I really think it’s important to teach little ones from a very early age how important bees are to our environment, so this will be a great introduction. Plus, look how adorable this cover is!
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
by Kenard Pak (Author & illustrator)
Let’s take a look at the changing seasons as spring comes with this adorable book! Seasonal books are such a great way to introduce what to expect as the environment starts to change to young readers.
Mouse’s First Spring
by Lauren Thompson (Author) & Buket Erdogan (Illustrator)
Just like your child is discovering all the things nature has to offer during the spring, join this little mouse that is discovering the new world that emerges when we head into Spring. This is sure to be an enjoyable read, especially if you love flowers.
Also, this book is available as a board book if that’s something you’re seeking out!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Spring
by Eric Carle (Author & Illustrator)
It’s funny I actually remember reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar picture book when I was little, so it’s nice to see that there are still editions coming out for the next generation of kids. Of course, I had to share that this one is spring-themed!
Dr. Seuss’s Spring Things
by Dr. Seuss (Author) & Tom Brannon (Illustrator)
If you have a young child who loves The Cat in the Hat, this is sure to become one of their favorite books. You’ll definitely see a lot of nature with the beautiful illustrations in this book.
Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up
by Sean Taylor (Author), Alex Morss (Author), Emily Pither (Editor), & Cinyee Chiu (Illustrator)
This book starts the discussion of some of the science behind everything you see going on in nature, featuring some gorgeous illustration your little one will love.
A Walk Through the Woods
by Louise Greig (Author) & Helen Musselwhite (Illustrator)
Aesthetics alone, I love the look of paper cutout stories, so this one immediately had to make the list. Also, I love the comparison of the forest of winter and slowly finding spring as they leave the woods.
A Little Bear’s Spring
by Woollard Elli (Author) & Briony May Smith (Illustrator)
This is such a cute children’s book all about the world waking up to celebrate Spring after a long Winter. Your little one will get a small introduction to the season with the little bear as a guide.
A Little Chick
by Rosalee Wren (Author) & Francesca Deluca (Illustrator)
If your little one loves baby animals, they’ll love this adorable picture book that watches a little chick grow up! While this isn’t technically Spring, it’s just way too cute and bright enough, I am considering it a spring book.
The Thing About Spring
by Daniel Kirk (Author)
Learn all the beautiful reasons to love Spring from all these adorable creatures. This may just be the best book if you’re little one is a big fan of Winter and you want to share the joy that Spring will bring.
Hopefully, this list of springtime books will help you find your next favorite read to enjoy with your little one!
