Holy moly, I am so in love with these brand-new books celebrating spring! With gorgeous illustrations and engaging story lines, I just know you are going to love these joyful stories too.
A special thank you to the publishers for sharing review copies of these standout stories with me.
*This post contains affiliate links.
Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
Jim Panzee is back, but this time he is feeling extra silly and energetic instead of grumpy in this hilarious new book. Expressive illustrations comically capture his range of emotions as his jungle friends give him advice on calming down his excess energy until they catch spring fever themselves! Complete with stickers and an invitation to find hidden eggs in the illustrations, this is definitely one of our favorite new books for spring that we will be rereading often.
Wake Up Woodlands by Karen Jameson, illustrated by Marc Boutavant, 2024
(Ages 3 and up)
Join a trio of children as they wander through budding blossoms waking up woodland animals. Beyond the beauty of the luscious illustrations and rolling rhymes, this is an excellent conversation starter on the animals and insects we may begin seeing at the start of spring.
Escargot And the Search for Spring by Dashka Slater, illustrated by Sydney Manson, 2024
(Ages 3 and up)
It has been a long winter and poor Escargot, an adorable French snail, is suffering from ennui aka boredom. He invites the reader to join him as he ventures outside looking for signs of spring but finds a new friend instead. This book could not be cuter and is a fun addition to any spring collection!
Log Life by Amy Hevron, 2024
(Ages 3 and up)
This book provides a captivating exploration of a nurse log habitat, which, despite its small size, hosts hundreds of different life forms. Through charming illustrations and child-friendly language with amusing speech bubbles, the story shares the impressive transformation of the log over 1000 years. This is a great choice for early science units.
What’s Inside a Bird’s Nest: And Other Questions About Nature & Life Cycles by Rachel Ignotofsky, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
I continue to be amazed by Rachel Ignotofsky’s stunning and informative books that ignite children’s curiosities and teach readers about the world around them. Her newest gem showcases the amazing life cycle and habits of birds. From different types of nests to bird anatomy, to migration, a ton of fascinating facts are shared in an engaging way.
Bear Finds Eggs by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman, 2024
(Ages 3 and up)
With its flowing rhymes and charming illustrations, The Bear series is one of my absolute favorites and the latest installment is no exception. When Mama Meadowlark loses her eggs, Bear and his woodland friends come to the rescue searching high and low. Just as they find the last egg, the chicks hatch and Bear finds more than just eggs that day; he finds friends. This is such a sweet spring read aloud that children and adults will appreciate.
You Are Part of the Wonder by Ruth Doyle, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup, 2024
(Ages 3 and up)
This stunning book encourages children to go outside and experience the true beauty of nature through using their five senses. Each page showcasing various seasons is more gorgeous than the next and the lyrical text couldn’t be lovelier. Noticing the magic and wonder in nature is a powerful reminder that we, along with all living things, are part of something much bigger than just ourselves.
The Secret Life of Bugs by Moira Butterfield, illustrated by Vivian Mineker, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
Luna the ladybug takes readers on an informative journey learning about insects through fun facts, helpful diagrams, and folk stories from around the world. Packed with incredible information, this is a great one to revisit multiple times.
Take a Hike: Nature Trail Activity Journal by Cottage Door Press, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
As the weather gets nicer, kids (and adults) may be looking to explore the outdoors and this activity journal is the perfect companion. It has tons of information about different types of trails, how to hike safely, and plants, animals, and insects that might be encountered. Throughout the book are invitations to draw what children see while exploring, to check off items from a nature scavenger hunt, and to reflect on their adventures.
T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet by Judy Young, illustrated by Sharisse Steber, 2024
Flowing rhymes describe attributes of hiking trails and how to safely explore them in this exquisite A-Z guide. I love how this book uses short rhymes to introduce elements of hiking, but also includes a plethora of additional information for those who want to dive deeper into this subject.
Brave Baby Hummingbird by Sy Montgomery, illustrated by Tiffany Bozic, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
This narrative nonfiction follows a baby hummingbird through infancy into adulthood as he bravely faces the unknown searching for food, a home, and a mate. Rich, detailed illustrations fill the pages of this striking story that is as informative as it is beautiful. Inspired by her own experience finding hummingbirds, the author includes additional facts on how children can help hummingbirds, too.
Yaya and the Sea by Karen Good Marable, illustrated by Tonya Engel, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
It’s the first day of spring and Yaya is accompanying her mom and auntie out of the city and to the seaside for a special trip. Once they reach the beach, the adults perform a special ritual of leaving the past behind and starting fresh on the spring equinox. Inspired by the author’s own experience, this is a special story about sisterhood and new beginnings.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:
