As the flowers bloom and the birds sing, it’s the perfect season to dive into stories that celebrate the wonders of spring. Discover the beauty of the season through the pages of our favorite read aloud spring books!
Reading aloud to your children is a powerful and enjoyable way to support their overall development, nurture their love of learning, and instill a lifelong appreciation for books and storytelling.
So find a sunny spot and grab one of these spring books to read aloud to your kiddos. Whether it’s learning about honeybees, exploring the wonders of a springtime garden, or simply enjoying outdoor adventures, there’s something magical waiting to be discovered in every story.
Find even more books for kids to get them to look forward to story time every day.
Spring Children’s Books
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Spring Stinks introduces readers to Ruth the bunny, who eagerly anticipates sharing the unique scents of spring with Bruce. However, the question remains: how will Bruce react to the stink that spring has to offer? This pint is perfect for fans of the Mother Bruce board books.
Mole senses spring's arrival while Bear remains asleep. Mole tries various methods to wake Bear, to no avail. Determined, Mole prepares a special surprise for his friend.
The story, rich in sound-words and repetition, celebrates the changing seasons. Cozy illustrations depict Bear and Mole's friendship and the joy of spring awakening.
Want a matching craft? Try out this bear craft.
A young boy engages in a cheerful conversation with nature, observing the transition from winter to spring. As the days lengthen, animals emerge from their dens, and greenery reappears, signaling the arrival of spring.
Accompanied by his faithful dog, the boy explores the countryside, acknowledging the signs of the changing season. This charming book invites readers to celebrate the beauty and renewal of the natural world when spring arrives.
Fletcher loves the sunny days and spring's warmth. However, his discovery of snowy flakes falling prompts him to alert his friends about winter's return!
As the story unfolds, Fletcher and his friends encounter surprises that spring has in store for them. This picture book is perfect for learning about different seasons and fostering a love for nature and storytelling.
In this rendition of the Old Lady story, the hungry old lady devours a chick, some straw, an egg, candy, a basket, and a bow, leading to amusing encounters with the Easter Bunny. A mishap occurs, resulting in amazing surprises.
With lively rhymes and humorous illustrations, this entertaining adaptation captivates young readers, making it a perfect Easter story.
Try out this cute chick puppet craft to go along with this fun book!
Readers are invited to join the rainy day adventures of children as they splash through puddles, unknowingly delighting a nearby worm who shares their enthusiasm for the weather. This imaginative and playful story captures the joy of rainy days and the simple pleasures of nature.
Before spring arrives, trees stand as dark sticks, grass remains brown, and snow blankets the ground. Yet, with patience, leaves unfold, flowers bloom, grass turns green, and snow gradually melts away.
Spring heralds the arrival of baby birds, sprouting seeds, rain, mud, and puddles. This beautifully illustrated book captures the essence of spring and encourages readers to embrace its wonders through sight, smell, and sound.
A very virtuous egg strives to maintain perfection even among a dozen unruly companions. As the pressure to uphold impeccable standards becomes overwhelming, the good egg begins to crack under the pressure. Faced with the reality that not everyone can be flawless, the good egg goes on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
Best friends Sun and Clouds argue, leaving the skies colorless. As color vanishes, a forgotten box of crayons takes on the task of saving the rainbows and a friendship by drawing rainbows across town.
Despite their efforts going unnoticed, they devise a grand gesture—a magnificent rainbow—to reconcile Sun and Clouds. This tale highlights the power of collaboration and determination, teaching young readers the value of unity and friendship.
Have the kids make this crayon headband craft to go with this children's book.
Rabbit's love for carrots becomes a problem as his cozy burrow becomes overrun with his beloved vegetables. As his living space gets smaller, Rabbit's friends extend their help, but their efforts lead to chaos and uproar.
Jim Panzee wakes up feeling unusually silly due to a bad case of spring fever. His sudden burst of laughter and cheerfulness worries the other jungle animals, who are accustomed to his grumpy demeanor.
With Norman's diagnosis, Jim is on a quest to find a cure for his condition. Despite trying various remedies suggested by his friends, Jim's silliness persists and becomes contagious, spreading spring fever throughout the jungle.
Do your kids love Grumpy Monkey? If so have them make this Grumpy Monkey craft!
After a snowy winter, a young boy and his dog tire of the dull brown landscape and set out to plant a garden. Through digging, planting, playing, and waiting, they anticipate the transformation of their surroundings. As they patiently wait, the brown gradually shifts to a more promising color, hinting at the arrival of spring.
Introduce young readers to the colors of the rainbow through growing a garden. The story unfolds as a mother and daughter cultivate bulbs, seeds, and seedlings in their backyard.
Readers witness the process as the plants blossom into a beautiful array of flowers, illustrating the magical transformation of seeds into colorful blooms.
Joanna Gaines and her children tell of their journey of starting a family garden. Through their shared experiences of setbacks, including challenges like pesky bunnies, and the lessons they learn from their endeavors, the Gaines family illustrates how they cultivated a thriving garden. This story teaches children that the greatest rewards come from patience, hard work, and learning from mistakes!
Join a sweet honeybee in this timely, clever, and stunningly beautiful picture book. This celebration of the very vital honeybee is a sweet treasure, and captures the essence of nature's wonder in every page.
Once your child is done reading this book, make this tissue paper bee craft!
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