National Get Outdoors Day: Books for Kids

National Get Outdoors Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in June. Grab one of these great books to inspire your outdoor adventures this summer!

Updated May 31, 2024
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Play outside!
Moreau, Laurent
Paper Book
Two children are running around the house, knocking over furniture and getting in their mother's way, so she tells them to go play outside. Beginning in the garden, their outdoor adventure takes them on a tour through breathtaking landscapes, crossing deserts, climbing mountains, sailing the seas...
My big book of outdoors
Hopgood, Tim
Paper Book
Introduce little ones to the great outdoors with this beautifully illustrated treasury exploring the wonders of nature in four glorious seasons. From vibrant springtime flowers to sweet fruits on summer trees, from the falling of autumn leaves to snowdrops in winter, this ode to...
Nature and me : a guide to the joys and excitements of the outdoors
Paper Book
An essential guide to encourage children to explore, enjoy and benefit from the natural world around them. ** "This thought-provoking book should provide many opportunities to discuss and learn from the natural world. Highly recommend for classrooms and...
Freshwater fishing
Carpenter, Tom
Paper Book
Have you ever landed a smallmouth bass after a fair fight? Or spent a day slowly trolling for walleye? Or felt a trout or pike tug on your bait after a perfect cast? There's nothing better than a successful day fishing on freshwater lakes, rivers, or streams. Enter the Great Outdoors...
Hiking
Green, Sara
Paper Book
It's rambling in Britain and bushwalking in Australia. New Zealanders call it tramping and the Dutch go trekking. In the United States, we know it as hiking. Whatever you call it, this outdoor adventure is enjoyed around the world. This book clears the path for young wanderers as they learn about...
Look what I found in the woods
Butterfield, Moira
Paper Book
Open your senses to a world of wonder by taking a walk through the woods! Set off on an outdoor adventure and find natural treasures, from prickly pine cones to swirly snails' shells, then learn more about the plants and creatures of the forest in this fact-filled guide to the outdoors.
The couch potato
John, Jory
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Indie Bestseller * An Indie Next List Selection Feeling fried Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The...
Dusk explorers
Leslie, Lindsay
Paper Book
It's that special time of evening, when the hours and the possibilities seem endless: Light is fading. A buzz of excitement and wonder takes over the neighborhood....What outdoor adventures await? Join a diverse group of suburban kids as they dash and dodge in classic street games like tag and kick...
Outdoor adventures!
Kertell, Lynn Maslen.
Paper Book
Scholastic is the most trusted name in learning and BOB Books has become the most trusted name in learning to read. For years, parents trying to teach their children to read have flocked to the BOB Books boxed sets, making it the #1 bestselling learn-to read program in the United States. Over 3...
Leo on a hike
McQuinn, Anna
Paper Book
Lola's younger brother Leo is on an exploration-filled day hiking with Dad in this latest Leo Can series board book! Leo is ready to hike. He and Daddy head out on the trail, observing all the wildlife along the way. They see tall trees, tiny flowers, and even some crawling bugs....
The red canoe
Gilbert, Yvonne
Paper Book
As an abandoned canoe reminisces about bygone adventures with its beloved boy, are the best days behind it--or is there a glimmer of new life just ahead?
Fatima's great outdoors
Tariq, Ambreen
Paper Book
An immigrant family embarks on their first camping trip in the Midwest in this lively picture book by Ambreen Tariq, outdoors activist and founder of @BrownPeopleCamping Fatima Khazi is excited for the weekend. Her family is headed to a local state park for their first camping...
Outside, you notice
Alladin, Erin
Paper Book
A lyrical nonfiction celebration of the outdoors pairing childlike observation with facts about the natural world Outside, you notice things. Time spent in the outdoors stirs a child's imagination. Nature sparks wonder, wonder leads to curiosity, and curiosity brings about a...
How to bird
Hamid, Rasha
Paper Book
Birding for everyone, everywhere. Birding is a joyful, wonder-filled activity that anyone can do. Featuring the skyline and natural spaces of New York City, How to Bird invites children to explore birdwatching, with each page featuring a new birding strategy. A...
Birding adventures for kids : activities and ideas for watching, feeding, and housing our feathered friends
Wolfson, Elissa
Paper Book
* 2021 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in Hands-On Science Longlist * 2021 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book  Produced in association with the National Audubon Society, Audubon Birding Adventures for Kids...
I'm trying to love rocks
Barton, Bethany
Paper Book
The fourth totally awesome, funny, and incredibly informative book in the "I'm Trying to Love..." book series! Think rocks are boring? Hard to like? Kinda just sit there, doing nothing? Why even write a whole book about them?? Bethany Barton will tell you why . . ....
Let's play outdoors! : exploring nature for children
Ard, Cath
Paper Book
A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer. Leave the house and roam into the nature: It is a fascinating place, waiting to be conquered by little ones with curious minds. Whether in the garden, park, or a nearby forest, a closer look at nature will...

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