Books About Spring
 
Celebrate the Season with Sunshine, Flowers and These Great Books! 
 
Board Books
Spring Babies by Kathryn Osebold Gailbraith book cover
Spring Babies
by Kathryn Osebold Galbraith

It is Spring in the park, and after the rainfalls babies play and giggle, while birds and animals sing and sleep. 
A Duckling for Daniel by Angela C. Santomero book cover
A Duckling for Daniel
by Angela C. Santomero

Daniel and his classmates wait for a baby duckling to hatch on an exciting spring day.
 
Little Blue Truck Springtime: A Lift the Flap Book by Alice Schertle book cover
Little Blue Truck's Springtime : A Lift-the-Flap Book
by Alice Schertle

Little Blue Truck and his friend Toad take a scenic drive on a spring day and see such new sights as a sheep and her lambs, a duck and her ducklings, and a cow and her calf in a story complemented by interactive lift-flaps.
Picture Books                                            
Splish Splash Spring by Liza Alexander book cover
Splish-Splash Spring!
by Liza Alexander

Spring showers bring flowers and fun to Sesame Street in this sweet rhyming paperback storybook in which Elmo and friends say, "So long, winter!" by splashing in puddles and dancing in the rain. 
 
William Wakes Up by Linda Ashman book cover
William Wakes Up
by Linda Ashman

Waking up groggy after a long winter nap, young William and his animal friends prepare for the arrival of a very special guest by cleaning, decorating and baking a tasty treat, tasks that are complicated by their sleepiness and temptingly cozy bed. 
In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb by Marion Dane Bauer book cover
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
by Marion Dane Bauer

Describes in verse the lion that is March weather, which finally gives way to the lamb of spring.
 
Finding Spring by Carin Berger book cover
Finding Spring
by Carin Berger

Reluctant to sleep through a long hibernation season, a bear cub leaves his warm den and asks his friends to help him search for the elusive Spring before discovering a beautiful, mysterious snowball and hurrying home to show it to his mother.
Good Morning Grizzle Grump by Aaron Blecha book cover
Good Morning, Grizzle Grump!
by Aaron Blecha

Winter is over! Spring has sprung! Grizzle Grump has just woken up from his long winter slumber. His big bear belly is quite rumbly. So he sets off with his trusty squirrel sidekick in search of a springtime snack.
Flowers and Showers: a Spring Counting Book by Rebecca Fjelland Davis book cover
Flowers and Showers : A Spring Counting Book
by Rebecca Fjelland Davis

Rhyming text and colored illustrations introduce different numbers of objects and animals seen during spring.
Alberts Tree by Jenni Desmond book cover
Albert's Tree
by Jenni Desmond

When spring arrives Albert wants to spend time with his favorite tree, but when the tree starts to cry Albert does not know what to do.
Wake Up It's Spring by Lisa Campbell Ernst book cover
Wake Up, It's Spring!
by Lisa Campbell Ernst

When the sun warms up the earth one bright day, the earthworm knows that spring has arrived and begins to spread the word, causing animal, insect, pet, and people alike to rejoice in the season ahead.
Kitten's Spring by Eugenie Fernandes book cover
Kitten's Spring
by Eugenie Fernandes

Seasonally themed series finds little Kitten enjoying a spring day in the farmyard, where rhyming couplets and mixed-media art introduce a sequence of animals and invite youngsters to find Kitten hiding on every page.
 
And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano book cover
And Then It's Spring
by Julie Fogliano

Simple text reveals the anticipation of a boy who, having planted seeds while everything around is brown, fears that something has gone wrong until, at last, the world turns green.
I See Spring by Charles Ghigna book cover
I See Spring
by Charles Ghigna

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show what makes spring special, from raindrops and robins to bluebells and butterflies.
It's Spring by Linda Glaser book cover
It's Spring!
by Linda Glaser

A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. 
When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes book cover
When Spring Comes
by Kevin Henkes

Animals and children alike watch as the world transforms from the dark and dead of winter to a full and blooming spring.
Spring Stinks by Ryan Higgins book cover
Spring Stinks
by Ryan T. Higgins

When the ever-grumpy Bruce the bear denounces a springtime full of stinging bees and prickly pines, Ruth the exuberant bunny and their animal friends invite Bruce to celebrate what they love about the season.
Spring is Here by Will Hillenbrand book cover
Spring Is Here
by Will Hillenbrand

Excited that spring has finally arrived, Mole tries--unsuccessfully--to wake up Bear, but then he comes up with the perfect plan.
Hurray for Spring by Patricia Hubbell book cover
Hurray For Spring!
by Patricia Hubbell

Rhyming text celebrates the joys of spring for a young boy.
999 Frogs Wake up by Ken Kimura book cover
999 Frogs Wake Up
by Ken Kimura

As 999 young frogs awaken, they realize all of the other animals are still asleep. Join the fun as they wake up the rest of the wildlife in this new adventure. Ken Kimura, author of the award-winning 999 Tadpoles, returns with this delightful tale of frogs and friendship.
One Springy, Singy Day by Renee Kurilla book cover
One Springy, Singy Day
by Renée Kurilla

A joyful ode to the toddler years follows a busy, diverse group of toddlers who play in the grass, blow bubbles, enjoy messy meals, and sing and dance through exuberant days of fun and anticipation. 
Bears and Blossoms by Shirley Parenteau book cover
Bears and Blossoms
by Shirley Parenteau

Big Brown bear and the four little bears enjoy a picnic under blossoming trees, but a blustery wind makes flying kites an adventure.
Cold Little Duck Duck Duck by Lisa Westberg Peters book cover
Cold Little Duck, Duck, Duck
by Lisa Westberg Peters

Early one spring a little duck arrives at her pond and finds it still frozen, but not for long.
Are You Spring by Caroline Pitcher book cover
Are You Spring?
by Caroline Pitcher

A curious bear cub named Ulla leaves the cozy comfort of her winter den in search of Spring, in a warm tale of cold-weather misunderstanding.
Spring Things by Bob Raczka book cover
Spring Things
by Bob Raczka

A celebration of Spring uses words ending in "ing" to describe all the fun and wonder of this joyous season of budding, planting, playing, and more.
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson book cover
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms
by Julia Rawlinson

When Fletcher the fox finds the ground covered in white, he rushes to warn the other animals that spring snow has fallen, but when they follow him back to the meadow they find something much more fun.
The Twelve Days of Springtime: A School of Counting Books by Deborah Lee Rose book cover
The Twelve Days of Springtime : A School Counting Book
by Deborah Lee Rose

A cumulative counting verse in which a child lists items pertaining to springtime given to her by her teacher, from a garden that needs to be carefully watered to twelve flags for flapping.
Hello Spring by Shelley Rotner book cover
Hello Spring!
by Shelley Rotner

Presents a lyrical celebration of the arrival of spring, which is marked by changes in plant and animal life.
Bloom Bloom by April Pulley Sayre book cover
Bloom Boom!
by April Pulley Sayre

Vibrant photography with simple verses to celebrate the vibrancy and science behind the bursting blooms of floral color in natural springtime environments.
 
A Friend for Bear by Steve Smallman book cover
A Friend for Bear
by Steve Smallman

It's spring! Bear is in a hurry to ....smell the flowers, see the baby animals, and make friends! But can she take the time to enjoy it? And will she realize that the friend she's been searching for has been with her all along?
Mouse's First Spring by Lauren Thompson book cover
Mouse's First Spring
by Lauren Thompson

When Mouse and Momma venture outside, they discover the many changes that Spring has brought along with the two things that never change with the seasons--Momma's love for him and his love for his momma.
Surprising Spring by Jennifer Marino Walters book cover
Surprising Spring
by Jennifer Marino Walters

A mother and daughter explore the wonders of spring, from animals waking up from hibernation and flowers starting to bloom to birds' eggs hatching and rain falling and helping the grass and flowers grow.
Spring for Sophie by Yael Werber book cover
Spring for Sophie
by Yael Werber

A little girl watches the snowy days and gray skies of winter while wondering if spring will ever come and whether or not she will recognize its signs.
 
 
Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson book cover
Bear Wants More
by Karma Wilson

When spring comes, Bear wakes up very hungry and is treated to great food by his friends.
Early Readers
Cork & Fuzz Spring Cleaning by Dori Chaconas book cover
Cork & Fuzz : Spring Cleaning
by Dori Chaconas

Having an argument over different cleaning priorities, neat-and-tidy muskrat Cork and nap-loving possum Fuzz eventually agree to compromises that preserve their friendship.
Pig & Goose and the First Day of Spring by Rebecca Bond book cover
Pig & Goose and the First Day of Spring
by Rebecca Bond

On the first day of spring Pig sets out to have a picnic by the pond, meets Goose, and so discovers a new friend.
The Busy Spring by Carl Emerson book cover
The Busy Spring
by Carl Emerson

Emma and Owen visit Old Oak at the park in the spring, when all the living things are busy, and Rachel the robin is building a nest, so Emma and Owen hope to see the baby robins.
It's Spring, Dear Dragon by Margaret Hillert book cover
It's Spring, Dear Dragon
by Margaret Hillert

A boy and his pet dragon enjoy a spring day by playing outside and exploring all that the season has to offer.
Spring is Here a Story About Seeds by Joan Holub book cover
Spring is Here! : a Story About Seeds
by Joan Holub

In autumn, the little friends from Ant Hill find and plant some seeds, then patiently wait until spring to enjoy the plants that appear.
Fluffy Grows a Garden by Kate McMullan book cover
Fluffy Grows a Garden
by Kate McMullan

Fluffy the classroom guinea pig learns all about growing vegetables when Ms. Day's class plants seeds and he is appointed security guard over the garden.
Garden Day by Candice F. Ransom book cover
Garden Day!
by Candice F. Ransom

A brother and sister spend a spring day planting a garden.
Non-Fiction
Animals in Spring by Kathryn Clay book cover
Animals in Spring
by Kathryn Clay

"Simple nonfiction text and full-color photographs present animals in spring".
Spectacular Spring All Kinds of Spring Facts and Fun by Bruce Goldstone book cover
Spectacular Spring : All Kinds of Spring Facts and Fun
by Bruce Goldstone

"A photographic picture book providing a comprehensive overview of topics linked to spring."
Spring by Ann Herriges book cover
Spring
by Ann Herriges

"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of the season of spring..
Spring is Fun by Walt K. Moon book cover
Spring is Fun!
by Walt K. Moon
 
Learning about spring, a season of colorful changes and new growth.
Crayola Spring Colors by Jodie Shephard book cover
Crayola Spring Colors
by Jodie Shepherd

Features the colors of spring in photographs and activities to draw for the season.
Plants in Spring by M.J. York book cover
Plants in Spring
by M. J. York

Shares what happens to plants in the spring, including sprouting, blooming, and growing new leaves.
Weather in Spring by M.J. York book cover
Weather in Spring
by M. J. York

Youngsters are introduced to the changes that the warm spring weather brings for people, animals and plants in a picture book that includes a kid-friendly project to inspire creativity and hands-on fun.
 
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