With spring in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to refresh your child’s bookshelves with some children’s books for spring. Spring is so many things; it’s a time of growth, learning, and exploration. From the transformation of a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly to the vibrant colors of blooming flowers, spring-themed books have so much to offer to young readers. The books listed below are ideal for toddlers to early elementary-aged children, offering them a wonderful opportunity to learn about the changing seasons and the natural world around them.
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Spring Children Books Perfect For Pre- K ( 3 and 4 year olds)
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carl , this book tells a story about the adventures of a tiny seed through his life cycle.
The Hidden Rainbow, help the bee’s find the colorful flowers. With every page a flower blooms.
Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert, is a vibrant exploration of colors and gardening. This book teaches children about the different flowers you can plant to create a rainbow in your garden.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, This book tells the story of a caterpillar’s life cycle. Through this beautifully illustrated book, children also learn about the days of the week and the concept of transformation while enjoying a story that’s both simple and profound.
Spring Stinks, Ruth the bunny is excited to share the smelly springtime smells of spring with Bruce! Brice isn’t sure what he thinks of all the springtime smells.
Don’t Touch That Flower!,Squirrel becomes too protective over the first flower to bloom for spring.
Spring Children Books About Weather Changes
Worm Weather, Rainy-day fun, kids splashing through puddles, affecting another weather enthusiast, a nearby worm. An imaginative and playful story, readers will love seeing the worm delight in the weather just as much as the kids.
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring, this story is about a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season of spring.
A Spring Stroll in The City, Celebrate the season of spring through city eyes. With many colors and holidays to celebrate during spring.
Little Blue Trucks Springtime, Little Blue Truck is out for a ride with friend Toad on a beautiful spring day.
Hello Spring, after a whole year of seasons, spring is finally here!
Dr Seuss Spring Things, with classic rhyming Dr Seuss talks all things spring.
Spring Books For Kindergarten ( 5 and 6 year olds)
Everything Grows,this book uses song to show kids how the word grows and changes around them.
Spring Is Here: A Mole and Bear Story, Mole wants bear to wake up. No matter what he does, Bear stays in his deep slumber.
Blossom and Bud, Blossom doesn’t like how tall she is and tries to hide her height. Bud doesn’t like how he looks, so he tries to force his flower to bloom.
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms, Fletcher loves everything about spring- and then it snows!
The Thing About Spring, Rabbit loves winter and thinks is going to cause nothing but trouble.
I Am Spring, an educational book takes the reader on a journey through the many important events that occur uniquely in the beautiful growing season of Spring.
Spring Children’s Books for First Grade (6 & 7 year olds)
What Can You See In Spring?, this book takes you on a tour of all things spring. This includes spring activities and new life and growth in the natural world.
Too Many Carrots, perfect springtime tale about a rabbit who loves his carrots, a little too much.
When Spring Comes, the snow starts to melt and the trees start to bloom.
Spring for Sophie, winter is still here – but everyday Sophie is waiting for the signs of spring.
Hello Spring!, introduces the glories and rhythms of springtime.
Raindrops are Rainbows Science, weather, family, and friendship are woven throughout this wonderful water cycle story.
Conclusion
These books not only educate but also inspire a love for reading and an appreciation for the natural world. These spring children’s read aloud books are a wonderful way to explore the season, and enjoy stories with your child. Each spring read aloud on this list will surely add a burst of color and a breath of fresh air into your child’s spring reading list. Happy reading!
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