Spring is here! Check out one or more of our spring-themed book suggestions to read to your child in celebration of the season.
Flora's Very Windy Day by Jeanne Birdsall
According to School Library Journal: "This gem of a book will resonate with older siblings everywhere." After Flora and her little brother are swept away by a huge gust of wind, Flora is faced with the dilemma of whether she really wants to give away her pesky brother after all. Not only does it have a spring theme but you can also use it as a lesson on sibling love.
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and then it's spring by Julie Fogliano
A Booklist Editor's Choice, "and then it's spring," follows a young boy and his dog as they plant a garden and wait for the resulting growth. Illustrations are by Caldecott Medal winner, Erin E. Stead.
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The Listening Walk by Paul Showers
The premise of this book is simple: a father and child go for a walk and listen to sounds. They walk through the city listening to city sounds and then arrive at a park where the focus turns toward nature. Read the book to your child and then go on a listening walk of your own!
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The Curious Garden by Peter Brown
Liam discovers a struggling garden while out on a walk and decides to care for it. Eventually, the garden grows and prospers. A beautifully illustrated book.
The Twelve Days of Springtime: A School Counting Book by Deborah Lee Rose
Kindergarteners enjoy spring with adventures that include mud, farm animals, ladybugs and more. The rhythm of the writing will entice children and the repetitive counting is another benefit.
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