Spring is a special season. It’s the perfect time to read book with children. Spring-themed books help young readers notice the world around them.
Here is a list of spring books that are just right for celebrating spring – whether you’re reading with toddlers, preschoolers, or early readers.
Spring is Here by Will Hillenbrand
Mole is excited about spring, but his friend Bear is still sleeping!
It’s a sweet story about the excitement of spring and the joy of sharing it with a friend.
Mouse’s First Spring by Lauren Thompson
Mouse and Momma go for a walk and discover signs of spring: butterflies, flowers, and warm breezes. It encourages kids to go outside and observe nature with their own eyes.
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
A tiny seed goes on a journey through wind and weather and finally grows into a flower. This is a powerful story about survival and growth.
Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson
The interactive book invites children to tap the pages, make it rain, and help a seed grow. It’s hands-on and shows the magic of seeds turning into flowers.
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Bob Barner
This fun and factual book introduces all kinds of bugs in playful rhymes.
Bugs starts buzzing in spring, and kids can learn their names and shapes.
Butterfly, Butterfly by Petr Horáček
Lucy sees a butterfly in the garden and goes looking for it — and finds lots of other insects along the way.
Bright colors and flaps to lift make it perfect for exploring nature.
The Bad Seed by Jory John
A seed with a bad reputation tries to change his ways and become good again.
It reminds us that anyone can grow and change for the better.
Spring is Here by Taro Gomi
It gently encourages appreciation for the small, beautiful changes that spring brings. The book helps children notice and talk about the signs pf spring in their own world.
Each book uses simple words, gentle rhythm, and beautiful illustrations that both kids and adults can enjoy.
