Books for reading in the spring

Luna is off to the community garden with her dad. There, she learns how to grow plants and discovers each one has its own story to share.

An inviting, spring-like book about animals often found in local parks. Lift the flaps to discover more about them. Ideal for getting toddlers involved. 

Listen to the calls of six different garden birds in this beautiful little book. From blackbirds to pigeons, just press the button on each page to hear what they sound like – and then perhaps step into your garden or park to see if you can hear them in the wild.

This bright board book introduces babies and toddlers to the wonderful world around them.

Can you help baby chick get home? A fantastic interactive board book with gorgeous illustrations of spring scenes and animals. Perfect for toddler hands. 

This joyful poem within a picture book pays tribute to all the treats that nature has to offer. Packed with animals and minibeasts galore, this fun, imaginative book is perfect for reading aloud. 

Follow Frog from egg to tadpole to frog in this tactile introduction to life cycles. With peep-through holes and friendly illustrations, this is perfect for toddlers.

A super cute book about going to the park, designed to encourage children to put simple words together. 

It’s the day of the spring party, but all the woodland animals are nervous when they see a big brown bear sleeping in the old hollow tree

A hummingbird travels the world to find out how different creatures build their homes. This richly illustrated, informative picture book, with touches of humour, is ideal for any child with an interest in wildlife. 

Wherever you live, in a town, by the sea or in the countryside, this vividly illustrated picture book by CBeebies favourite Ranger Hamza will make any walk more interesting and exciting. 

From lavender to sunflowers and daffodils to orchids, discover a bouquet of short poems celebrating different flower species.

This fantastically comprehensive handbook for young woodland explorers is packed full of ideas about how to make the most of the great outdoors, striking the perfect balance between having fun and staying safe.

This wonderful collection of 50 poems celebrates different aspects of the natural world, from animals and plants to seasons and weather. Perfect for anyone with a love of the outdoors, each verse is accompanied by charming, colourful artwork.