Spring Picture Books for Kids

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Spring is a lovely time to refresh your read-aloud stack with a few seasonal picture books. As the days get longer and kids start noticing the changes happening outside, stories about nature, animals, and new beginnings fit perfectly into everyday reading time.

Below you’ll find a collection of spring picture books that are fun to share throughout the season. They make great additions to an Easter basket or a simple way to bring a little seasonal joy into storytime. If you're looking specifically for Easter stories, you can also check out my Easter picture book list here.

Spring Picture Books for Kids

These picture books focus on the simple joys of the spring season. From changing weather to animals and time spent outdoors, they highlight the moments that make spring such an exciting time for kids.

• Dear Duck, Please Come by Sarah McKenzie

• Mossy by Jan Brett

• Worms Are Our Friends by Toni D’Alia

• Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

• All Around Bustletown: Spring by Rotraut Susanne Berner

• Brown Bear Wood: If You Go Down To The Woods Today by Rachel Piercey

• Brown Bear Wood: The Great Egg Hunt by Rachel Piercey

• Brown Bear Wood: Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball by Rachel Piercey

• Rain by Sam Usher

• We Are The Gardeners by Joanna Gaines

• The Complete Adventures of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

• Little Blue Truck’s Springtime by Alice Shertle

• Brambly Hedge: Spring Story by Jill Barklem

• Badger’s Perfect Garden by Marsha Diane Arnold

• Maple Syrup from the Sugarhouse by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton

• Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson

• Nesting by Henry Cole

• Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up by Sean Taylor & Alex Morss

• Will You Be My Friend? by Sam McBratney

• Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson

• Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner

• The Gardener by Sarah Stewart

• Worm Weather by Jean Taft

• Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle

Faith-Based Spring Books

These faith-based stories connect the beauty of spring with reminders of God’s creation and care. They’re gentle, encouraging books that can spark meaningful conversations while still fitting naturally into seasonal reading.

• The Sower by Scott James

• When The World Wakes Up by Will and Courtney Kassner

• Spring Sings by Ellie Holcomb

• A Windy Spring Day by Wendy Dunham

• Patrick: God’s Courageous Captive by Voice of the Martyrs

• Saint Patrick the Forgiver by Ned Bustard

Bonus: Spring Chapter Book

Springtime with Geraldine Woolkins by Karin Kaufman

If you have older kids reading more independently or you're looking for a gentle spring read-aloud, Springtime with Geraldine Woolkins is a sweet option to add to your list. This charming story follows Geraldine through everyday springtime adventures while sharing a Christian worldview throughout the story. It’s part of a delightful series and a lovely choice for kids around age 6 and up who are ready for an early chapter book.

Spring brings so many little moments worth slowing down for, and reading together is one of our favorites. A fresh stack of seasonal picture books can make rainy afternoons, quiet mornings, or bedtime feel a little extra special.

If you’re planning a spring book basket or simply looking for a few new seasonal reads, I hope this list helps you discover some fun stories to share with your kids.