Spring Nature Stories for Kids

This collection of nature tales is designed to awaken young imaginations to the wonders of the changing season. These enchanting tales celebrate the vibrant rebirth of nature as winter says farewell. From blossoming flowers to the return of migratory birds, each story encourages your young readers to explore the magical transformations that spring brings. Immerse yourselves in narratives that capture the essence of new beginnings, fostering a love for the outdoors and an appreciation for the delicate balance of life in bloom. Join us on a literary journey that mirrors the joy and vitality of springtime nature. Here are the best Nature Stories for Spring.

Spring Nature Stories and Books for Young Kids

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We always try to add Nature Stories and Living Books into our seasonal reading, whether it’s reading poems, stories or picture books they add to our growing knowledge of the world around us.

Inspired by the emerging daffodils, blossom on the try and the lighter mornings we’ve put together our favourite spring nature stories from our bookshelves and we hope you enjoy.

Spring Picture Books

Even with your big kids don’t dismiss picture books they can have wonderful stories, rhymes and illustrations adding to your child’s enjoyment and yours of the coming season.

And Then It Is Spring

And Then It Is Spring by Julie Fogliano is a beautifully illustrated story capturing the anticipation and magic of waiting for the first signs of spring. Follow along the young boy in the story as he plants his garden to bring the beauty of spring to his home following the snowy, dreary, brown and grey filled winter.

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The Tiny Seed

Without a doubt one of my personal favourite authors and illustrates The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle is a fantastic spring book for young children to enjoy. Follow the journey of a tiny seed as it transforms into a vibrant flower, teaching children about the life cycle of plants.

Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic

We love poetry and both my kids have always love doing Acrostic poems so Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic has become a favourite for inspiration in our house. It is a poetic journey through the alphabet, each letter highlighting a different aspect of spring’s beauty and awakening.

Up in the Garden and Down in The Dirt

Kate Messner books are amazing and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt holds a special place on our book shelf as it was the first one we read. Join a young girl and her grandmother tend to their garden, revealing the hidden world beneath the soil as spring unfolds it’s wonder.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

No spring stories would be complete without the wonderful stories and illustrations of Beatrix Potter. When my kids were little I bought the treasury and I have adored reading the books to them over the years. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is one of the first books of spring we always read.

The Dandelion Seed

The Dandelion Seed is a simple book where you can follow the dandelion seed as it is blown by the wind from the flower. As the first Dandelion clocks appear in the lawn it was the book that I would reach for.

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Spring Chapter Books

Whether you have older children or love to read aloud these longer spring chapter books are fantastic to read this season.

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a classic for spring time reading. Join orphan Mary as she is shipped to Yorkshire to live with her uncle and discovers a secret garden in his house. A wonderful story to share with your children.

Wind in the Willows

Follow Mr Toad, Ratty and the other animals in Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. It’s a fun tale of the riverside creatures and the mischief and mayhem that they get up to. Ideal to read if you plan a pond nature study this spring.

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The Trumpet of the Swan

The trumpet of the Swan is the beautifully written story of a Trumpeter Swan that just can’t make a sound. Follow this story as he wins the heart of another swan. Again a fantastic story is your planning a pond nature study or even birds this spring.

Charlotte’s Web

Charlotte’s Web is a wonderful story – that I think every single child (and adult) should read at least once a spring time. Both my kids have really enjoyed the tale of the little pig and the spider although do prepare for tears as even now and knowing the story it still brings a tear to my eye.

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