Spring Time Picture Books for Kids

It's officially spring! Are you reading for flowers, green grass, and warmer days? Even if the weather doesn't feel like spring, you can enjoy some springtime stories with your little ones!

And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano
This book really captures what spring is like in Wisconsin. The snow melts and it seems like all you can see is brown, brown, brown. A little boy and his dog patiently wait for the green signs of spring to appear. The simple, sweet text is accompanied by peaceful illustrations.

Mud by Mary Lyn Ray
This is another book that captures the feeling of the Earth as we move from winter to spring. The illustrations in this book nearly jump off the page. You'll want nothing more than to sink your feet into some cool, squishy mud after you read this one!

Raindrops Roll by Apruil Sayre Pulley
They say "April showers bring May flowers", so April is the perfect time to take a deeper look at rain and the water cycle. The photographs in this book are stunning and the poetic text is quite a joy to read.

Wake Up, It's Spring! by Lisa Campbell Ernst
News of springtime travels from the Earth to the plants, animals, and people who happily celebrate it's arrival. Preschoolers will enjoy the repetition in the story.

Spring by Sian Smith
This non-fiction text has great photographs for kids to appreciate. You'll find facts, great vocabulary, and hopefully learn something new about spring!

Handsprings: Poems & Paintings by Douglas Florian
April is also National Poetry Month, so you can really enjoy the celebrations with these spring time poems. They take you through saying goodbye to winter to glorious spring days.

Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson
This series has a great book for every season, including spring. When Bear wakes up from sleeping all winter he is very hungry and wants more to eat! The whole gang is back again for this adorable springtime tale.

Maple Syrup Season by Ann Prumell
This is a very unique book about a family tapping maple trees to make syrup. The art captures many small details.

When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes
The newest from a local  author. This book does a great job of describing Wisconsin's spring. My favorite line is that spring "changes it's mind a lot." But when it's here to stay you'll know it!

Enjoy your spring!


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