1. Finding Spring
Written and illustrated by Carin Berger
Recommended for Ages: 3-7
Style: Fiction, Endearing
Why I Love this Book: As a paper cut out artist myself, I just adore
Berger's illustrations. The story is delightful and it's one that I don't
mind reading over and over again.
Written by Dianna Aston
Illustrated by Sylvia Long
Recommended for Ages: 3-10
Style: Nonfiction, Whimsical
Why I Love this Book: The illustrations are gorgeous and the words
chosen to describe eggs are so unusual and yet so fitting. It's also very
informational.
3. Rose's Garden
Written and Illustrated by Peter Reynolds
Recommended for Ages: 3-7
Style: Fictional, Imaginative
Why I Love this Book: It is such an unusual, unique idea for a
story and the ending is so touching. It really drives home the
importance of community.
4. Swirl by Swirl
Written by Joyce Sidman
Illustrated by Beth Krommes
Recommended Ages: 3-7
Style: Poetry, Beautiful Imagery
Why I Love this Book: The movement and flow of the words
and illustrations for this book just pull you right in. It's
a beautiful piece of art.
5. The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Written and Illustrated by Beatrix Potter
Recommended for Ages - 3-7
Style: Classic, Fiction
Why I Love this Book: Perhaps I am nostalgic, but this book will
always have a special place in my heart. It is a beloved tale and my list
wouldn't be complete without it.
6. Lola Plants a Garden
Written by Anna McQuinn
Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
Recommended for Ages: 3-7
Style: Fiction, Sweet
Why I Love this Book: The style and message to this book is so
simple and sweet and made me want to take my son outside
immediately afterward to plant our own garden.
7. Whose Egg?
Illustrated by Guy Troughton
Recommended for Ages: 3-7
Style: Nonfiction, Lift the flaps book
Why I Love this Book: My 4 year old son just adores this book!
He wants to read it over and over and over again. Anything that
makes him this curious about nature certainly has my stamp of
approval.
8. And Then it's Spring
Written by Julie Fogliano
Illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Recommended for Ages: 3-7
Style: Fiction, Humorous, Sweet
Why I Love this Book: It is so very relatable! Waiting for spring is
so hard!
9. Mama Built a Little Nest
Written by Jennifer Ward
Illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Recommended for Ages: 3-7
Style: Poetry, Informational
Why I Love this Book: I love birds! I come from a family of bird
watchers so these kinds of books are of great interest to me.
10. The Easter Egg
Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
Recommended for Ages: 3-7
Style: Fictional, Holiday
Why I Love this Book: Jan Brett was my favorite illustrator
growing up and I love her style to this day. I believe this book is
one of her best. It inspires me to be creative with my own Easter
egg decorating.
Thanks for stopping by! If you have any favorite picture books appropriate for spring please feel free to share! I would love to hear from you.
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