{"id":84721,"date":"2023-03-08T18:13:32","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T02:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/club31women.com\/?p=84721"},"modified":"2023-03-09T17:52:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T01:52:50","slug":"spring-picture-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/club31women.com\/spring-picture-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready for Spring? Here are 20+ Fresh, Beautiful Picture Books About Spring!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jump into the season with this list of amazingly illustrated picture books about spring. Allow the magic of spring to fill your heart and imagination!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I was a girl, I knew spring was on the way by the green shoots of daffodils and hyacinths popping up in our flowerbeds. We rarely had snow even in the winter months, but the faithful bulbs were a welcome sight amid the seemingly never-ending April showers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that I live where snow can linger into March and come again as a bit of an April Fool\u2019s, the signs of spring aren\u2019t always quite so obvious. But when my children’s windowsills fill up with pots of tiny green shoots of vegetable plants and flowers, I know spring must be around the corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here on our farm, spring is synonymous with seeds, sprouts, and salad greens. So many of our favorite picture books for this time of year have to do with gardening (picture books, after all, can be an integral part of homeschool nature study<\/a>!). Below I’ll share some new picture book titles and a few vintage favorites\u2014all celebrating the themes of growth, beauty, and seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A Little More Beautiful <\/em>by Sarah Mackenzie<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Lou Alice was a little old lady who was sly as a fox, swift as a bird. Every day, she went on a walk through her little town. And then one day, she made a decision\u2026 This sweet tale is a touching read-aloud (the last pages make me cry every time!). On some pages, the lovely illustrations from Breezy Brookshire tell the story\u2014no words needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Rumphius<\/em> by Barbara Cooney<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

Alice dreamed of going to faraway places when she grew up and living by the sea when she got old, just like her grandfather. But he told her there was one more thing she must do, as well. The story of how Alice became known as \u201cThe Lupine Lady\u201d is a classic that belongs on every family\u2019s bookshelf!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gardener<\/em> by Sarah Stewart<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

This epistolary tale<\/a> evokes a lot of emotions! When Lydia Grace has to go live with her uncle in the city, she\u2019s afraid there won\u2019t be anywhere to plant seeds. Full-page illustrations fill in the blanks between Lydia Grace\u2019s letters. And the ending is heartwarming indeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Are the Gardeners<\/em> by Joanna Gaines<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

This book from the \u201cFixer Upper\u201d family was an instant favorite in our home and earned a permanent place on our bookshelf. From the pretty little fern that came home with Daddy one day to the Gaines family planting their own outdoor garden, this is a fun tale full of charming illustrations and amusing little side notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kingdom of Heaven <\/em>by Danielle Hitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

The Baby Believer\u00ae primer board books are full of bright colors, pretty illustrations, and simple biblical truths (they make fabulous baby shower gifts!). Each page spread shares one concept with a few thoughts or a verse of Scripture. The Kingdom of Heaven: A Gardening Primer<\/a> <\/em>uses verses such as 1 Corinthians 3:9 and the Parable of the Sower in Luke 8:15 to teach children about their part in God\u2019s kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Will be Okay <\/em>by Lysa TerKeurst<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m so glad that this story of Little Seed and Little Fox (an unlikely pair of best friends!) is a favorite with my youngest because it is filled with truths I want her to learn by heart. Little Seed has to learn to trust that the Farmer has a good plan and can be trusted through the changes and seasons, scary though they might be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Story<\/em> by Jill Barklem <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

This Brambly Hedge tale is bursting with spring! It\u2019s Wilfred\u2019s birthday and unbeknownst to him, there\u2019s a surprise party being planned at the Palace roots. The sweet illustrations and friendly anthropomorphic mouse community of Brambly Hedge make this story a delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flower Fairies of the Spring<\/em> by Cicely Mary Barker<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

This vintage book pairs Cicely Mary Barker\u2019s whimsical art with her poems for each flower fairy\u2014daisies, daffodils, dandelions, primrose and pussywillows and so many more! (Another antique title to look for is Marigold Garden<\/a> <\/em>by Kate Greenaway.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring<\/em> by Kenard Pak<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

In the first half of this book, it\u2019s winter. With falling snow, a frozen pond, and sleeping fish. But then! One morning, the early light illuminates the hills and the winter begins to thaw. Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planting a Rainbow <\/em>by Lois Ehlert<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

Bright, colorful illustrations and big, bold text characterize Ehlert\u2019s books. Planting a Rainbow<\/a> <\/em>is a celebration of planting flowers in a rainbow of colors\u2014from seeds and bulbs. Be sure to check out Waiting for Wings<\/a> <\/em>and Growing Vegetable Soup <\/a><\/em>as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Honeybee<\/em> by Kirsten Hall<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

\u201cBzzz\u2026 What\u2019s that? Do you hear it? You\u2019re near it. It\u2019s closer, it\u2019s coming, it\u2019s buzzing, it\u2019s humming\u2026\u201d This brightly colored book with larger-than-life illustrations is filled with fun rhymes and a few simple facts about bees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Flower Alphabet Book<\/em> by Jerry Pallotta<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

A is for Amaryllis, B is for Buttercup, C is for Crocus\u2026 An alphabet bouquet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!<\/em> by Candace Fleming<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

This book made us laugh! Mr. McGreely finally plants his dreamed-of garden, only to have three hungry bunnies appear. His efforts to protect his vegetable garden are hilarious, making it a fun book to read with little ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Seed Is Sleepy <\/em>by Dianna Hutts Aston <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

Lyrical text and luscious illustrations are interspersed with a wide variety of facts about seeds and germination. Be sure to look for more of Aston\u2019s books, including An Egg is Quiet<\/a>,<\/em> A Nest is Noisy<\/a><\/em>, and A Butterfly is Patient<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt<\/em> by Kate Messner<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

The illustrations in this book are filled with so much detail! The pages alternate between \u201cup in the garden\u201d tasks like weeding and watering and the \u201cdown in the dirt\u201d activities of the bugs and roots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Carrot Seed<\/em> by Ruth Krauss<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

A little boy planted a carrot seed. Everyone said, \u201cIt won\u2019t come up.\u201d But every day, he faithfully watered and weeded and waited. A classic tale! (If you can find a copy of A Hole Is to Dig<\/a><\/em>, it’s also adorable.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wonders of Nature<\/em> by Jane Werner Watson<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

The illustrations of Eloise Wilkin make this celebration of the wonders of nature a sweet read-aloud. Though it\u2019s not mentioned in the text, it\u2019s easy for parents to point out that these wonders are thanks to our amazing Creator! Other Eloise Wilkin favorites include The Wonders of the Seasons<\/a> <\/em>and Poems to Read to the Very Young<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby Animals <\/em>by Gyo Fujikawa <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

\u201cBaby animals come big and small\u201d \u2014 and baby animals are synonymous with spring. This sweet introduction to baby animals of all kinds often comes in board book form for littles. Another favorite from Gyo Fujikawa is Oh, What a Busy Day!<\/a><\/em> which includes poems and pictures for each season of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pelle\u2019s New Suit <\/em>by Elsa Beskow<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

When his lamb\u2019s coat is ready, Pelle shears the wool. Then he trades with his grandmother, mother, and others in the town for their help in making him a new suit. The illustrations are simply charming\u2014and I love how the book encourages industriousness, as well! More Beskow titles featuring spring scenes include Emily and Daisy<\/a><\/em> and Children of the Forest<\/a><\/em>. (We\u2019ve also enjoyed The Story of the Root Children<\/a> <\/em>by Sibylle von Olfers.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mama, Is It Summer Yet?<\/em> by Nikki McClure <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\"\"\n\n\n\n

\u201cMama, is it summer yet?\u201d asks the little boy over and over. And on each page, his mother explains how it\u2019s still spring. But in the last pages of the book, summer finally arrives! Perfect for reading as summer approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The never-ending rain and mud may not be my favorite, but they are a harbinger of the green that means spring is on the way. And hope springs anew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because He Lives,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gretchen Louise<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

P.S. Want something new in your audiobook collection for the spring? Check out these titles on Audible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n