Each season has its magic, but the renewal of spring is something special \u2014 especially when you enjoy it through the eyes of a hoppy, skippy, splashy little one. Whether flowers are blooming where you live or you\u2019re waiting for stubborn piles of snow to melt, books about spring get children excited about the season. From baby animals and wiggling worms to refreshing rainstorms and even \u201cstinky\u201d spring smells, here are 11 favorite books about spring worth checking out. <\/p>\n
no no 9780525582274 A Little Book About Spring (Leo Lionni’s Friends)<\/i> by Leo Lionni, illustrated by Leo Lionni and Julie Hamilton <\/p>\n
\u201cHello, Spring. I\u2019m so glad to see you.\u201d This delightful board book about spring will be on constant rotation if you have a toddler learning about the delights of this season. Leo Lionni\u2019s iconic mice discover nature\u2019s signs of spring, from chirping baby birds to squelching mud. <\/p>\n
9780593384725 The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Spring<\/i> by Eric Carle <\/p>\n
Tiny readers will love this ode to springtime featuring Eric Carle\u2019s classic illustrations. Everyone\u2019s favorite caterpillar crawls through a quintessential spring day, noticing new plants and baby animals, dodging a quick rainstorm, working in the garden, and playing under the welcome sun. <\/p>\n
9781623369415 Mrs. Peanuckle’s Flower Alphabet<\/i> by Mrs. Peanuckle, illustrated by Jessie Ford <\/p>\n
Noticing flowers is a perfect activity for little ones in spring. There\u2019s much to discuss, from colors to sizes, shapes, and textures! This informative board book introduces young botanists to the names of popular flowers they might see in spring or across the seasons. <\/p>\n
9780553507799 A Book of Babies<\/i> by Il Sung Na <\/p>\n
When the flowers begin to bloom
\nand the world starts turning green,
\nanimals everywhere are born . . .<\/i><\/p>\n
Follow a little duck on his journey to see all the other new babies born in the spring. Il Sung Na’s vibrant illustrations are a joyous celebration of all that the season brings. <\/p>\n
9780241400395 A Spring Surprise: A Peter Rabbit Tale<\/i> by Beatrix Potter <\/p>\n
A sign on the old oak tree invites Peter Rabbit and his siblings to an Easter picnic. Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail know what to bring, but Peter isn\u2019t sure. He wanders through the spring woods, looking for an idea, and finds something small, yellow, quacking, and just right. This brief and satisfying story is ideal for introducing classic Beatrix Potter characters to little ones. <\/p>\n
9780823439959 Hello Spring!<\/i> by Shelley Rotner <\/p>\n
Shelley Rotner\u2019s Hello Seasons! series<\/a> features gorgeous photographs that celebrate both the natural wonders of each season and the human fun to be had. This title encourages young children to notice the weather changing and new things growing and to get outdoors and enjoy spring. It\u2019s ideal for introducing spring-themed vocabulary to little learners.<\/p>\n 9781368060912 Spring Stinks \u2014 A Little Bruce Book<\/i> by Ryan T. Higgins <\/p>\n Everyone\u2019s happy about spring except Bruce. Ruth Rabbit takes it upon herself to brighten his mood by sharing the smells of spring, from fresh grass and sweet daisies to wet moose! As always, young readers will find Bruce\u2019s grouchiness and exaggerated antics hilarious.<\/p>\n 9780448487403 Worm Weather<\/i> by Jean Taft, illustrated by Matt Hunt <\/p>\n Yes, \u201cworm weather\u201d is absolutely a meteorological term. This rhyming romp takes readers through the sights and sounds of a rainy \u2014 then sunny! \u2014 spring day. After you read it, hop into boots and go outside to splash in puddles and look for wiggling worms. <\/p>\n 9780593652336 Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever<\/i> by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang <\/p>\n Uh-oh. Grumpy Monkey has spring fever! He worries about this diagnosis until Gorilla lets him in on a secret: Spring fever is fun! It means having the energy to do spring things like playing, planting, climbing, and splashing. Young readers will want to catch a \u201cspring fever\u201d of their own. Easter references and themed stickers make this a fun title for tucking into a spring Easter basket. <\/p>\n 9781912497997 The Little Gardener<\/i> by Emily Hughes <\/p>\n Planting a garden is a rite of spring passage for many kids. But once you plant, it\u2019s hard to wait for everything to grow! In the meantime, share this imaginative and hopeful story about a hardworking little gardener. <\/p>\n 9781580897983 Snowman \u2013 Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations<\/i> by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Micha Archer <\/p>\n This creative look at nature\u2019s transition from winter to spring is fun to share with children learning about earth science and math symbols. From early spring, \u201cwarmth + light = alarm clock\u201d to animal wonders like \u201cnest + robin = jewelry box,\u201d this clever and poetic take on the season invites kids and adults to look at spring in new ways. <\/p>\n Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2024 and updated in 2025.<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From baby animals and wiggling worms to refreshing rainstorms and even \u201cstinky\u201d spring smells, here are 11 favorite books about spring worth checking out. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":103835,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[59,95,759],"coauthors":[1053],"class_list":["post-103708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-picture-books","tag-nature","tag-spring","ages_stages-baby-toddler","ages_stages-pre-k","ages_stages-growing-reader"],"yoast_head":"\nYou might also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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