{"id":33456,"date":"2024-03-15T09:32:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readingmiddlegrade.com\/?p=33456"},"modified":"2024-03-18T10:16:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T14:16:24","slug":"picture-books-about-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readingmiddlegrade.com\/picture-books-about-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Picture Books About Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spring is almost here! While for some people, the season can be fraught with allergies, for many others, spring heralds a new season of growth, life, and escape from winter. These picture books about spring capture that feeling. I love this selection of spring picture books because they’re so colorful, whether they’re focusing on growing plants or a new burst of rain. Kids will love these spring books that cover a variety of topics: overcoming the winter blues, catching \u201cspring fever\u201d and spreading joy among friends. You’ll also find books about spring holidays and celebrations in spring. There\u2019s something for everyone in these spring book picks. Overall, prepare to be delighted!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Picture Books About Spring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are 20 lovely picture books about the spring season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring In The Forest<\/h2><\/div>
By Rusty Finch <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: February 17, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This deluxe lift-the-flap book will delight toddlers who love learning about springtime wonders. Readers follow a doe and her fawn as they travel the words, observing the sights and sounds of spring. The interactive flaps and popups will keep the attention of even the most wiggly toddlers.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bunny with a Big Heart<\/h2><\/div>
By Zoe Waring<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: March 22, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bunny wakes up one morning with happiness in her heart and decides to spread her joy throughout her community. She helps her woodland friends prepare for the Spring Fair, but soon becomes bogged down by her own to-do list. Will Bunny\u2019s friends help her when she needs it the most? A simply sweet story about the importance of teamwork and community.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Little Homesteader: A Spring Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom<\/h2><\/div>
By Angela Ferraro-Fanning (Author), AnneliesDraws (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: March 22, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Little Homesteader books are beautifully illustrated guides encouraging children to embrace each season. In this spring treasury, readers can learn to care for baby chicks, create surprise May baskets, blend a healthy green smoothie, and more. Each craft is broken down into steps and clearly explained, so even younger children can feel successful.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Little Mole Finds Hope<\/h2><\/div>
By Glenys Nellist (Author), Sally Garland (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: February 4, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Mole feels sad in his dark underground home during the winter, so his mother shows him how noticing signs of spring can help him feel hopeful. Little Mole learns that the nature around him isn\u2019t dead, rather\u2013 the trees, plants, and butterflies are just getting ready to bloom and grow.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elijah’s Easter Suit<\/h2><\/div>
By Brentom Jackson (Author), Emmanuel Boateng (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: January 23, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elijah wants to find the perfect spring suit for Easter services, determined to be the first kid to earn a nod of approval from the reverend and applause from the congregation. Despite initial disappointment, Elijah learns about the significance of Easter traditions to his family, community, and the Black church. Kids will love this upbeat, rhythmic story that celebrates culture and history in a decidedly non-preachy way.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Llama Llama Very Busy Springtime<\/h2><\/div>
By Anna Dewdney<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: February 11, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Llama Llama loves keeping busy, especially on the first day of spring. He has plans with two of his friends, and Mama Llama warns him that it might be a bit too much in one day. However, Llama is so excited that he keeps adding plans\u2013until he realizes he\u2019s in over his head. Toddlers will love this spring story.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Escargot and the Search for Spring<\/h2><\/div>
By Dashka Slater (Author), Sydney Hanson (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: February 4, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a long winter, a little French snail named Escargot is ready to search for signs of spring. Along the way, he meets a fluffy bunny and forms an unlikely friendship. Young kids will love this latest Escargot book. The illustrations are beautiful and the dialogue is laugh-out-loud funny.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Little Book About Spring<\/h2><\/div>
By Leo Lionni (Author, Illustrator), Julie Hamilton (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: January 15, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From best-selling author and illustrator Leo Lionni comes an adorable board book all about spring. Children will love following Lionni\u2019s classic mice characters as they say \u201chello\u201d to budding flowers, buzzing bees, and baby birds.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever<\/h2><\/div>
By Suzanne Lang (Author), Max Lang (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When typically grumpy Jim Panzee wakes up feeling very silly, his friends worry. This isn\u2019t the grumpy monkey they know and love. Jim Panzee is eventually diagnosed with \u201cspring fever\u201d,and suddenly all the animals in the jungle are infected! Kids will love this silly celebration of spring.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Construction Site: Spring Delight<\/h2><\/div>
By Sherri Duskey Rinker (Author), AG Ford (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: March 15, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring at the construction site means that when the sun melts all the snow away, the team finds signs of new life all around them. Children will love lifting the flaps on each page to reveal blooming flowers, baby animals, and a special Easter surprise. The energetic rhyming text will keep young construction lovers engaged.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Spencer Knows Spring<\/h2><\/div>
By Tiffany Obeng (Author), Tharushi Fernando (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: January 18, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spencer knows all about his favorite season\u2013spring! Young readers will love following along with this inviting main character as he happily notices signs of spring all around. Spencer explains the importance of spring in an entertaining, informative way that children will enjoy.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bad Kitty Does Not Like Easter<\/h2><\/div>
By Nick Bruel (Author, Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: December 19, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this Easter edition of the best-selling Bad Kitty<\/em> series, Bad Kitty doesn\u2019t want just any Easter egg\u2013she wants the GOLDEN Easter egg. So she goes on a hunt, finding blue eggs, purple eggs..but no golden egg. Children will laugh along with Bad Kitty as she searches for the elusive egg, sure it will hold \u201cthe best thing ever\u201d!<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Spring<\/h2><\/div>
By Eric Carle (Author, Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: February 15, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s so much to do on a bright spring day, and readers will love following along with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends as they explore the season. They\u2019ll learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, like feeling cool rain, watching trees grow new leaves, and noticing the clouds as they float by. This classic series would make a great Easter gift.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Spring Book<\/h2><\/div>
By Todd Parr<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: February 16, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr is known for his warm, inclusive storytelling, and The Spring Book<\/em> captures the spring spirit across cultures. My children loved the bright illustrations and I loved that the book includes Mother\u2019s Day as part of the spring celebrations.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt<\/h2><\/div>
By Zondervan (Author), Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: January 9, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children will love reading about Fiona, a real hippo living at the Cincinnati Zoo. In this fictional tale, Fiona and her porcupine friend Rico plan an Easter egg hunt for the other animals at the zoo. However, one of Mrs. Swan\u2019s eggs gets mixed in with all the Easter eggs, and Fiona must find the egg before it hatches! The Fiona books are adorably illustrated and would make a great Easter gift.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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William Wakes Up<\/h2><\/div>
By Linda Ashman (Author), Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: February 5, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

William Wakes Up is an adorable picture book about spring and friendship. William (a human child) and his animal friends have slept all winter. Now they must get ready for a very special guest, but William\u2019s friends won\u2019t wake up! The warm illustrations are the perfect complement to the rhyming text.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Uni the Unicorn: Easter Bunny Helper<\/h2><\/div>
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: January 23, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uni the Unicorn is visiting the little girl\u2013a friend from earlier books\u2013when she joyously tells him all about the Easter bunny. She\u2019s especially excited for the Easter egg hunt, but Uni learns that all the Easter eggs are missing. Can Uni help? This book, part of the Helper series, is a perfect Easter gift for children who love unicorns.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Springtime Babies<\/h2><\/div>
By Danna Smith (Author), Takako Fisher (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: January 9, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Little Golden Book depicts an adorable farm getting ready for new spring babies. Pony and Grey Goose lead a barnyard parade to search for baby bunnies, ducklings, lambs, and piglets. But the animals are in for a surprise when they discover the farmer and his wife with their own <\/em>new additions.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Garden Called Home<\/h2><\/div>
By Jessica J. Lee (Author), Elaine Chen (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: February 6, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a young girl and her mother visit family in a warm climate, the girl notices her mother\u2019s happiness. Instead of staying inside, as she does at home, her mother engages with nature, showing her daughter trees, bushes, flowers, and birds. When they return home, the girl is determined to show her mother that nature is wonderful everywhere.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Friend for Bear <\/h2><\/div>
By Steve Smallman (Author), Caroline Pedler (Illustrator)<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published: February 4, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Bear wakes up from hibernation, she\u2019s full of energy and excited for spring. She befriends Tortoise, but she moves too quickly for him: rolling down hills, running through the forest, jumping in the water. Finally, Tortoise helps Bear realize the importance of slowing down and appreciating the moment. A great book about friendship. <\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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There they are: 20 excellent picture books to prepare young readers for spring! Which of these have you read and loved? Which ones did I miss?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Seasonal Picture Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n