Children’s books about spring are a valuable teaching aid for parents and teachers, so here’s a list of spring books for kids the whole family will love.
Help children learn about seasonal changes with this magical collection of children’s spring books for toddlers, preschoolers, and young children. Teaching children about the seasonal changes in spring is one of the many lessons of early childhood. To make this childhood activity easier, I compiled a list of gorgeous children’s spring books filled with spring stories and treasures for the whole family or classroom to enjoy! You might also enjoy learning about fun ways to celebrate the Spring Equinox
15 Spring Books for Children the Whole Family Will Love
This wonderful collection of spring books for kids is arranged by the publisher’s recommended ages. Click on the title or image of each book for more information about each spring tale or short story for kids.
You might also enjoy our Spring Bucket List seasonal family guide with several fun springtime activities you can try at home or in the classroom.
If you can’t find the spring books below at your local library or bookstore, we have provided Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. Click the link to learn more about each spring book for children on the list.
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1. Spring Book by Gerda Müller (2+):
Muller has a book for every season, and we own all four. They are beautifully illustrated seasonal picture books without words. The illustrations allow children to connect deeply with each season and the activities people typically enjoy. We keep this beautiful little spring book
on our spring nature table so my daughter can “read” it on her own whenever she desires.
2. And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano (2+):
2. And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano
(2+):My daughter and I love this simple children’s book about spring. And Then It’s Spring
is about a young boy and his dog digging, planting, and waiting and waiting for spring. A lovely story for young and old alike.
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3. Spring is Here! by Heidi Pross Gray (2+):
Spring Is Here
is a spring book for kids that shares great tools to help your child learn about spring. It is a sweet, wholesome book about the spring season, tying family and nature together in a children’s book that will leave you excited about spring!
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4. I See Spring by :
4. I See Spring by What do you see in the springtime? Celebrate the spring season with raindrops, robins, bluebells, and butterflies with I See Spring
, a beautiful little rhyming spring book for children.
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5. If You Hold a Seed by Elly MacKay (3+):
by Elly MacKay (3+):This spring-themed book for kids is about a boy who discovers the magic of a seed when he plants it. But first, it takes some sun, rain, and plenty of waiting—and then some more waiting. If You Hold a Seed
is a simple and beautiful spring book for kids.
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6. Let it Rain by :
Spring is finally here! Enjoy all the wondrous signs of the season with this fun celebration of spring! LET IT RAIN
continues Maryann’s delightful series about the seasons. Like Gerda Müller, she has a book for each season.
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7. Worm Weather
by Jean Taft (2 – 5 years):
by Jean Taft (2 – 5 years):An imaginative and playful spring book for children that young kids love about rain and wiggly things commonly found in the spring. Worm Weather
is affordable, beautifully illustrated, and provides a captivating tale for young children.
8. Abracadabra, It’s Spring! by Anne Sibley O’Brien:
Winter disappears as spring arrives in Abracadabra, It’s Spring!
A lyrical book that celebrates the magic of nature and the changing seasons.
9. Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons by Il Sung Na (3 – 7 years):
by Il Sung Na (3 – 7 years):This is a lovely children’s book about how animals live from winter to spring. Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit
is filled with rich illustrations, charming animals, and a simple, lyrical text. I love the artistry of this author’s illustrations. They are so beautiful. My daughter’s favorite is the peeking crocodile. She giggles every time she sees it.
10. In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb by Marion Dane Bauer (4+):
Here’s a lovely rhythmic book about spring. March enters a boy’s cozy home like a lion, but soon, the lamb brings forth all the glories of spring. In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
is a wonderful childhood spring tale!
11. The Story of the Butterfly Children by Sibylle von Olfers (4+):
by Sibylle von Olfers (4+):A classic children’s story that takes you through the life cycle of a butterfly in an imaginative and non-scientific way. The Story of the Butterfly Children
subtly teaches kids about the lifecycle of a butterfly in a way that preserves the awe, reverence, and magic of childhood. The children can’t wait until the first day of spring when they will finally get their wings.
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12. Finding Spring by Carin Berger (4 – 8 years):
A heartwarming spring book about a little bear cub that goes out in search of spring instead of hibernating, and he thinks he’s found it! Read along with Maurice to look for spring in this magical tale. Finding Spring
is a magical little book with a sweet ending that children love.
13. When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes (4 – 8 years):
by Kevin Henkes (4 – 8 years):This sweet children’s book about spring offers a simple, charming explanation of the season. Before spring, the world is very different than when it arrives and blooms! When Spring Comes
is a delightful spring story that children adore.
14. Spring is Here (Bear and Mole Story) by :
Spring is in the air, and Mole can smell it, but Bear is still asleep! How will Mole wake bear from his long winter nap to celebrate together now that Spring is here?
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Children’s Books About Spring the Whole Family Will Enjoy
I hope you enjoy this magical collection of spring books for children. We are avid book readers in our family and love collecting unique books, including seasonal spring books like these.
You may also enjoy this collection of kids’ books that teach important life lessons, as well as these feelings books for kids. We find both book lists to be incredibly helpful resources.
Another fun way to teach children about seasonal changes is to keep a seasonal nature table in your home or make a four-seasons handprint and fingerprint tree.
It’s also fun to get the kids outside for a spring scavenger hunt. For more springtime fun, be sure to hop over to check out our spring bucket list filled with fun spring activities for kids!
Thanks for the book suggestions. We are HUGE readers here, but I haven’t read any of these yet…I’m putting them on the library list! Thanks!
You’re welcome! I always love to have a list when at the computer logging on to my local library 🙂
Great List! I can’t believe I haven’t read any of these! We are all bookworms here!
Yeah-We love book worms! Glad I could provide an original list for you!