Gardening-Children's Book

Children's books on gardening

Updated June 12, 2024
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Gardening projects for kids : 101 ways to get kids outside, dirty, and having fun
Cohen, Whitney.
Paper Book
"What better way to begin to explore the natural world than to experience the magic and beauty of a family garden." --Arden Bucklin-Sporer, author of How to Grow a School Garden Many gardeners find that once they have children gardening goes the...
A green kid's guide to garden pest removal
Lay, Richard.
Paper Book
A Green Kid's Guide to Garden Pest Removal will teach students how to identify good and bad bugs, remove bad bugs, and use natural products to kill garden pests--all without harmful chemicals! A garden frog house project will give students a hands on activity to get them interested in gardening....
A green kid's guide to preventing plant diseases
Lay, Richard.
Paper Book
A Green Kid's Guide to Preventing Plant Diseases will teach students how to keep plants healthy with compost, water, and mulch instead of using fungicides. Tips on moving plants and cleaning tools are also included. A composting research project will give students a hands on activity to get them...
A green kid's guide to soil preparation
Lay, Richard.
Paper Book
A Green Kid's Guide to Soil Preparation will teach students how to build a raised bed with an adult's help! The process of selecting raised bed placement, building a frame, and layering the bed's soil is explained in detail. A container garden project will give students a hands on activity to get...
A green kid's guide to watering plants
Lay, Richard.
Paper Book
A Green Kid's Guide to Watering Plants will teach students how to plant seeds in a raised bed and keep it watered properly with an adult's help! The process of selecting seeds, plant, and conserve water is explained in detail. A seedling project will give students a hands on activity to get them...
How to say hello to a worm : a first guide to outside
Percival, Kari
Paper Book
Say "hello" to worms, dirt, peas, and more in this gentle how-to guide for connecting with nature. * Winner of the EZRA JACK KEATS WRITER AWARD * An ALA Notable Children's Book * A CLEL Bell Award Winner The beautiful simplicity of a...
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...
Let's get gardening
Haswani, Radhika
Paper Book
In this colorful guide featuring 30 easy gardening projects, kids will learn to grow their own fruits and vegetables, attract wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and recycle household items into animal habitats and fun decorations. Whether they've got a big backyard or just a windowsill, kids...
Nature's best hope : how you can save the world in your own yard
Tallamy, Douglas W.
Paper Book
This middle grade edition of the groundbreaking bestseller by Doug Tallamy will inspire kids to use their backyard to help save the planet.  In Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers' Edition), Tallamy empowers kids to use their own yards to help combat the...
Tiana's garden grows
Alston, Bria
Paper Book
Before she cooks up something delicious in the kitchen, Disney Princess Tiana learns how to grow the ingredients in her garden in this all-new Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader! When Tiana decides to try cooking with a new spicy pepper, she is excited to begin--but first,...

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