Celebrate the first day of spring with these books!
Flower Garden
Written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt
A little girl and her father spend the day shopping and transporting plants back home to create a flower garden for when her mother comes home.
Reading Age: 4-7 years
The Balcony
Written and illustrated by Melissa Castrillon
A little girl creates a beautiful garden on the balcony of her new home. Soon, the garden expands beyond her little balcony, and touches the world around it.
Reading Age: 4-8 years
Spring is Here
Written and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
Mole knows spring is here, but when he goes to share the good news with Bear, he finds that Bear is still asleep! Determined to greet spring with his friend, Mole gathers all he needs to bake a special surprise for Bear when he wakes.
Reading Age: 2-4 years
Happy Springtime!
Written by Kate McMullan and illustrated by Sujean Rim
Follow along as spring slowly breaks over the spreads of this book, and watch as winter gear is put away in favor of lighter clothing.
Reading Age: 4-8 years
Lola Plants a Garden
Written by Anna McQuinn and illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
After checking out books on gardening from her local library, Lola and her mother buy seeds, and get to work on creating a garden. However, once everything is planted, Lola finds it hard to wait for the garden to bloom, and passes the time by creating her own flower book.
Reading Age: 2-4 years
Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up
Written by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss, and illustrated by Cinyee Chiu
A family watches for signs that spring is coming, and takes note of the animals and plants they see.
Reading Age: 4-7 years
Spring for Sophie
Written by Yael Werber and illustrated by Jen Hill
Afraid that spring might never come, Sophie watches the frozen world around her until finally the snow melts, and the skies are no longer as grey.
Reading Age: 4-8 years