It's Spring!

Celebrate the change in season with these picture books to share.

Updated April 3, 2023
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Spring sings for the grouchy ladybug
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
Perfect for fans of the New York Times bestseller Hugs and Kisses for The Grouchy Ladybug and 1, 2, 3 with the 10 Little Rubber Ducks! From the World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new book starring The Grouchy Ladybug, a favorite character for over 40 years. ...
First notes of spring
Kulekjian, Jessica
Paper Book
Not Quite Narwhal meets ­­­­And Then It's Spring in this funny, charming picture book debut about marching to the beat of your own drum to create a song that wakes Spring. Juniper can't wait to audition for the First Notes of Spring, the orchestra that melts away...
A spring treasury of recipes, crafts, and wisdom
Ferraro-Fanning, Angela
Paper Book
Families looking for nature-based fun away from phones and screens will adore this wholesome children's collection of cooking, crafting, and gardening projects, locally printed on 100% recycled paper. In the Little Homesteader: A Spring Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom, young...
And then it's spring
Fogliano, Julie.
Paper Book
Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that brown and resolve to plant a garden. They dig, they plant, they play, they wait . . . and wait . . . until at last, the brown becomes a more hopeful shade of brown, a sign that spring may finally be...
Spring stinks
Higgins, Ryan T.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins celebrates the wonders of spring in this bite-sized Little Bruce Book perfect for fans of Mother Bruce. Ruth the bunny is excited to share the smelly springtime smells of spring with Bruce! But what will Bruce...
Goodbye winter, hello spring
Pak, Kenard
Paper Book
In a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring in Kenard Pak's Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring. As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their warm dens, and green begins to grow again, everyone knows...
Happy springtime!
McMullan, Kate
Paper Book
When winter is at its coldest and darkest, take heart! Every day the sun shines longer, Spring is on its way! All winter, the days grow a little bit longer, The nights grow a little bit shorter, until the day becomes exactly as long as the night. On that day we...
Duck, duck, dinosaur : spring smiles
George, K.
Paper Book
Little ones will enjoy this sweet and funny story featuring a sneezing dinosaur! It's wonderful springtime, and there are so many flowers, leaves, and seeds outside. Siblings Feather, Flap, and Spike want to explore on a sunny day. But will Spike's sneezes make him the odd...
Pip & Pup
Yelchin, Eugene
Paper Book
An adorable baby chick and puppy become barnyard friends in this wordless picture book from Newbery Honor author Eugene Yelchin. Across the barnyard, Pip the chick spots a new friend to play with--Pup! But Pup isn't sure he likes how Pip plays--too rough. These two friends will...
Pig & Goose and the first day of spring
Bond, Rebecca
Paper Book
Find Pig and Goose a place on the friendship shelf with the likes of Frog and Toad, Elephant and Piggie, and Houndsley and Catina. -Kirkus Reviews An unlikely friendship springs to life with good humor, kindness, and compassion. In this early...
Shake a leg, egg!
Cyrus, Kurt
Paper Book
From celebrated author-illustrator Kurt Cyrus comes a playful and whimsical picture book that celebrates the excitement and anticipation of a soon-to-be-born baby. It's springtime, and the pond is bursting with new life. There are beaver pups, heron hatchlings, and lots and lots...
Dormouse dreams
Wilson, Karma
Paper Book
As Dormouse dreams -- and snores -- his way from winter to spring, he imagines going on fantastical adventures with his best dormouse friend. Whimsical illustrations feature other animals entertaining themselves with dart games, cross-country skiing, flying airplanes, and more while Dormouse...
Hedgehugs and the Hattiepillar
Wilson, Steve
Paper Book
In this sequel to Hedgehugs, Horace and Hattie return for another sweet story of friendship. It's spring! And everything is colorful--rainbows in the sky and flowers blossoming on trees. When Horace and Hattie Hedgehog see a caterpillar become a butterfly and take flight, they decide...
Finding spring
Berger, Carin
Paper Book
Instead of hibernating as he should, a little bear cub goes out in search of spring--and he thinks he's found it! Gloriously illustrated with dioramas and cut-paper collages by the award-winning designer and illustrator Carin Berger, this stunning picture book celebrates the...
There was an old lady who swallowed a frog!
Colandro, Lucille
Paper Book
Spring is in the air, and everyone's favorite old lady is ready to celebrate!That zany old lady is back--and with a serious case of spring fever! This time she's swallowing items to make the most of the season...with a beautiful garden!With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version...
The thing about spring
Kirk, Daniel
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of the Library Mouse series comes a charming story about the changing seasons   Mouse, Bird, Bear, and Rabbit are friends. Though Mouse, Bird, and Bear love winter, they're all excited that spring is finally here. But not Rabbit....
Pinkalicious : fairy house
Kann, Victoria,
Audiobook
Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific! A magical Pinkalicious I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann: Pinkalicious is convinced that the fairies live in her garden. Pinkalicious prepares by...
999 frogs wake up
Kimura, Ken
Paper Book
"...this book is a gift to the youngest readers, who should thoroughly enjoy it." - Publishers Weekly Wake up--it's springtime in the swamp! As 999 young frogs awaken, they panic to find that all of the other animals are still asleep. First they wake the biggest frog... then the...
Fletcher and the springtime blossoms
Rawlinson, Julia.
Paper Book
"Captivating." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) In this companion to Fletcher and the Falling Leaves and Fletcher and the Snowflake Christmas, Fletcher the fox returns for another seasonal adventure. A perennial favorite for storytime sharing! Fletcher enjoys the sunny weather...

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