Kids’ Books About Spring
Spring is such a magical season for little readers. Flowers start to bloom, baby animals appear, gardens begin to grow, and suddenly the world feels bright and full of color again. With so much changing, it’s a perfect time to add a few cheerful spring books to your storytime routine.
In this list, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite spring books for toddlers and kids, including interactive and lift-the-flap favorites to funny seasonal tales and non-fiction picks. These books celebrate everything we love about spring, from planting seeds and spotting rainbows to meeting baby animals on the farm.
So grab a cozy spot, open the windows for some fresh spring air, and enjoy these bright, happy reads together.
Board Books
A Seed Will Grow (A Hello!Lucky Book)
A bright and interactive introduction to the plant life cycle! Kids can pull tabs and explore touch-and-feel elements as they follow the journey from seed to plant to fruit.
With colorful illustrations and playful pages, the story ends with a big fold-out garden in full bloom.
Little Blue Truck’s Springtime by Alice Schertle
Beep! Beep! Little Blue Truck is out for a springtime ride with his friend Toad. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming—who will they meet along the way?
Lift the flaps to discover all the adorable baby animals just born on the farm. Peep! Peep!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Spring by Eric Carle
Celebrate spring with everyone’s favorite caterpillar! This bright and cheerful story introduces little ones to the sights, sounds, and feelings of the season, from watching clouds drift by to smelling fresh flowers in bloom.
Spring in the Forest by Rusty Finch
Explore spring in the forest with this fun pop-up surprise board book! Follow a mama deer and her little fawn as they wander through the woods discovering birds singing, wildflowers blooming, raindrops splashing in puddles, and a rainbow shining in the sky.
A Little Book About Spring by Leo Lionni
Spring brings budding trees, chirping birds, and croaking frogs. Inspired by the beloved artwork of Leo Lionni, this cheerful board book introduces little ones to the signs of the season with colorful collage-style illustrations.
Plant The Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson
Follow a tiny seed as it grows into a bright zinnia in a lively garden filled with bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Kids can join the story by wiggling their fingers to water the seeds, clapping to bring out the sun, and shooing away a hungry snail.
The ABCs of Spring by Jill Howarth
A is for ants hiking the Alps. B is for bunnies biking to baseball practice. C is for chipmunks camping with caterpillars. With charming illustrations and lots to spot on every page, this sweet board book pairs the alphabet with playful spring scenes—perfect for little readers learning their ABCs.
Picture Books
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by Kenard Pak
A young boy and his dog head out for a walk and begin noticing the first signs of the changing season. As the days grow longer, animals peek out of their dens and green starts to return to the world.
Along the way, they greet melting streams, chirping birds, and budding trees—saying goodbye to winter and welcoming the beauty of spring.
Meet April by April Martin
Meet April—a cheerful character who helps kids explore everything special about the month of April! From April Fools’ pranks and Earth Day lessons to baby animals and springtime surprises, there’s so much to discover.
April especially loves her pet bunny, Lily, and together they’re preparing for the school’s big egg drop contest. But when a spring rainstorm threatens their plans, will April come up with a clever solution?
The Flower Thief by Alice Hemming
Spring is here, and a bright yellow flower has just bloomed. Squirrel is determined to protect it from every possible danger—even a “thief!” But when Bird steps in, Squirrel learns that flowers need space to grow and that their beauty is meant for everyone to enjoy.
Hello, Spring by Jo Lindley
After waiting all year, it’s finally Spring’s turn to wear the Weather Crown and create her season. But when the moment arrives, she starts to feel nervous about making everything perfect.
With a little help from her friends, Spring learns that every season can be beautiful in its own way.
Worm Weather by Jean Taft
A rainy day means puddles, splashing, and lots of fun! As kids dash through the rain, they unknowingly create the perfect conditions for a nearby worm to enjoy the weather too. This playful story celebrates rainy-day adventures and the little creatures who love them.
Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up by Sean Taylor
Follow two children and their father as they explore their backyard and discover how nature wakes up after a long winter. From birds building nests to fox cubs snuggling in their den, bees buzzing, and tadpoles swimming in the pond, each page reveals a new sign of spring.
A cheerful introduction to the science of the season.
Escargot and the Search for Spring by Dashka Slater
After a long winter indoors, the lovable French snail Escargot sets out to find the first signs of spring. Along the way he meets a fluffy white bunny—and maybe even a new friend.
This sweet and silly story celebrates unlikely friendships and the joy of the changing seasons.
Now I See Spring by Mac Barnett
Simple, rhythmic text invites little readers to explore a rural landscape as the seasons change. In this spring edition, budding trees, rainy skies, and bright yellow rain hats capture the magic of the season through a child’s eyes.
What’s Inside a Flower? By Rachel Ignotofsky
This nonfiction picture book introduces kids to the fascinating world inside a flower. Young backyard scientists will learn how flowers grow—from seeds and roots to colorful blooms.
With engaging text and beautiful illustrations, it’s a wonderful introduction to plant science.
The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall
Follow a honeybee on a journey through a buzzing meadow as she gathers nectar to bring back to the hive. With lyrical text and stunning illustrations, this beautiful story highlights the important role bees play in nature.
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner
Follow a young girl and her grandmother as they plant, grow, and harvest their garden through the seasons.
While the garden above bursts with vegetables and flowers, a busy underground world is hard at work below. Earthworms dig, snakes hunt, and tiny creatures help the garden thrive.
If you liked this post, you might like these too: