Celebrate the new season and the color it brings with one of these spring-themed books.
And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano
Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they’ve had enough of all that brown and resolve to plant a garden. They dig, they plant, they play, they wait . . . and wait . . . until at last, the brown becomes a more hopeful shade of brown, a sign that spring may finally be on its way. Julie Fogliano’s story of anticipation is brought to life by the distinctive illustrations Erin E. Stead, recipient of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.
(Ages 2-4)
Baby Loves Spring! by Karen Katz
It’s springtime and Baby is taking a walk. What does Baby see? Little ones will love lifting the large, sturdy flaps in this book to reveal baby robins, beautiful butterflies, and everything else that Baby loves about spring. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.
(Ages Infant-3)
Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn
Book-loving Lola is inspired by a collection of garden poems that she reads with her mommy. She wants to plant her own garden of beautiful flowers. They choose their flowers and buy their seeds. They dig and plant. Lola finds it hard to wait for her flowers to grow, but she spends the time creating her own flower book.
(Ages 2-4)
Spring is Here: A Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand
Mole can smell that spring is in the air, but Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap. Excitedly he taps on the window and knocks on the door– he even tries playing a trumpet to wake his friend so they can celebrate together. But Bear keeps snoozing. But Mole is determined, so he bakes a special springtime surprise for his friend– the perfect way to wake up.
(Ages 2-4)
We Walk Through the Forest by Lisa Ferland
The magic of the forest comes alive in this book about a young girl and her playful pup exploring the outdoors. Follow along as they create wondrous adventures, meeting all sorts of woodland creatures along the way.With beautiful illustrations and a fun rhyme that can be sung aloud (the link to the song is in the book), this book is perfect for young adventurers.
(Ages 3-6)
When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes
In this beautiful book for young children, Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of language and the changing of the seasons. Before spring comes, the trees are dark sticks, the grass is brown, and the ground is covered in snow. But
if you wait, leaves unfurl and flowers blossom
(Ages 2-4)
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