Nature and the Natural World - Kids

Updated March 12, 2026
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Nature and the Natural World - Kids

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Outside, you notice
Alladin, Erin
Paper Book
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 greater knowledge of the world and one's self. In Outside, You Notice, a meditative thread of child-like...
Acorn was a little wild
Arena, Jen
Paper Book
Jory John's Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about a young acorn's grand adventure and the incredible transformation that follows. Acorn is a little wild, and from his oak tree perch, he longs for adventure. When he's the...
Nature walk
Borgert-Spaniol, Megan
Paper Book
Sahra and Abdi go on a walk together. They explore the woods and see many plants and animals. Pairs with the nonfiction book, I Care for Nature.
What do you see when you look at a tree?
Carlisle, Emma
Paper Book
What do you see when you look at a tree? Leaves and twigs and branches? Or do you see a living thing that moves and breathes and dances? Full of finely drawn forest scenes, this gentle picture book encourages children to explore their connections with nature. Award...
Maisy goes on a nature walk
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
Maisy and her friends are going on a nature walk! This First Experiences book entices children into the great outdoors. Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends meet up at the park entrance. They're surprised at how many...
Outside your window : a first book of nature
Davies, Nicola
Paper Book
This gorgeously illustrated volume of poetry -- sprinkled with facts and fun things to do -- sows an early love for nature in all its beauty and wonder. The buzz of bees in summertime. The tracks of a bird in the winter snow. This beautiful book captures all the sights and sounds...
Super simple leaf projects : fun and easy crafts inspired by nature
Doudna, Kelly
Paper Book
Use foliage to create fun crafts with Super Simple Leaf Projects! Kids will learn how to preserve leaves and use them to make leaf imprint coasters, place mats, note cards and more. All of the projects are super simple and super fun! Each project includes how-to-photos and easy instructions. Nurture...
The outdoor scientist : the wonder of observing the natural world
Grandin, Temple
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin comes a book about exploring the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we see--with 40 fun outdoor activities that promote independent thinking, which kids...
The wonders of nature
Hoare, Ben
Paper Book
Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 6-8. The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young...
Dear Little One
Laden, Nina
Paper Book
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Celebrate the wonder of the world in this reassuring picture book about the joy, love, and beauty found in each and every day that is a "visually stunning ode to the beauty of nature" (School Library Journal, starred...
This poem is a nest
Latham, Irene
Paper Book
This beautiful poetry collection introduces readers to the art of found poetry as the poet writes a 37-line poem, "Nest," then finds 160 smaller poems within it. What can you find in a poem about a robin's nest? Irene Latham masterfully discovers "nestlings" or smaller poems...
Let's go on a hike! = Wo men qu yuan zu ba! a bilingual children's book
Liu, Katrina
Paper Book
We planted a tree
Muldrow, Diane.
Paper Book
We planted a tree and it grew up, While it reached for the sky and the sun. . . . In this simple poem illustrated by award winner Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families . . ....
A new green day
Portis, Antoinette
Paper Book
If you listen, nature speaks. Explore nature through evocative riddles and bold imagery that take the reader from day to night and back again in this perfect read aloud. From the author of the Sibert Honor-winning title Hey, Water! comes a book of poetic riddles that...
Fairy house : how to make amazing fairy furniture, miniatures, and more from natural materials
Schramer, Mike
Paper Book
Fairy House is a fascinating adventure into the making of miniscule kingdoms of the fairytale realm from objects found in nature. Through more than 350 clear, detailed, full-color photographs and understandable yet whimsical guidance, the reader will learn to fashion...
The riddle of the robin
Tripp, Valerie
Paper Book
From American Girl, meet the WellieWishers, a sweet and silly group of girls who each have the same big, bright wish: to be a good friend. Join them in playful early chapter books, as they step into their colorful garden boots, and get ready for stomping in mud puddles, putting on shows, and...
Outside in
Underwood, Deborah
Paper Book
A 2020 Caldecott Honor Book From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we're stuck inside. Five starred reviews!
Dark on light
White, Dianne
Paper Book
As the sun sets, three siblings discover nature's nighttime beauty in this soothingly rhythmic and gorgeously illustrated bedtime picture book from the acclaimed author-illustrator team behind Green on Green. Gentle the evening. Sweeping the skies. Dark the...
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