What will grow?

Kids books on plants.

Updated June 28, 2024
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I ate sunshine for breakfast : a celebration of plants around the world
Holland, M.
Paper Book
Perfect for quarantine reading with your children! Did you know that the rubber in your shoes came from a tree? Ever wondered where your breakfast cereal is grown? Have you remembered to thank a bee today for the food you ate for dinner last night? Get ready to learn...
A seed grows
Portis, Antoinette
Paper Book
From a tiny seed to a huge, fold-out bloom, the transformative life cycle of a sunflower plays out in this bold read-aloud. A Sibert Honor Book! A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book! To understand how a seed becomes a sunflower, you have to peek beneath the soil...
Pretty tricky : the sneaky ways plants survive
Kaner, Etta
Paper Book
Have you ever thought of plants as tricky? Probably not. But in this nonfiction book, readers are introduced to the tricky techniques some plants use to defend themselves, reproduce, or acquire food. From the copycat Boquila vine that changes shape to match its host plant, to the pungent carrion...
Humongous fungus
Boddy, Lynne
Paper Book
Embark on a magical tour of the forest floor and discover one of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi! Not quite animals and not quite plants, the mysterious kingdom of fungi is full of secrets! Let's unearth them together with this weird and wonderful book...
How to speak flower : a kid's guide to buds, blooms, and blossoms
Williams, Molly
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated guide to the history and symbolism of flowers for every plant lover. Sunflowers are symbols of friendship. Gardenias represent secrets and mystery. Irises say, I trust you. Flowers bring color and beauty to the everyday...

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