Spring Picture Books

Updated March 19, 2025
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William wakes up
Ashman, Linda
Paper Book
William and his animal friends have had the whole winter to nap. Now it's time for them to wake up and welcome a very special guest. There's lots to do to get ready, from scrubbing the floors to decorating the house to baking a tasty treat. But it's so hard to leave a cozy bed. . . . Will everyone...
Make way for Butterfly
Burach, Ross
Paper Book
Make way for another riotous adventure in the Very Impatient Caterpillar series that slyly combines science and social-emotional learning with laugh-out-loud humor! Perfect for fans of Mo Willems' Pigeon series. "Full of witty banter...a buzzworthy choice." -- Kirkus Reviews<...
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...
A spring stroll in the city
Fishman, Cathy Goldberg
Paper Book
Spring stroll in the city What do I see? One giant shamrock. Two kites in a tree. Take a stroll through the city in springtime and experience the sights, sounds, colors, and smells of the multitude of different holidays we...
Yaya and the sea
Good Marable, Karen
Paper Book
A 2024 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book A family goes on a trip from the city to the sea in search of renewal in this "lively and lovely...beautiful" (Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming...
Don't touch that flower
Hemming, Alice
Paper Book
Perfect for fans of Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms, the spring-themed companion to the New York Times bestseller The Leaf Thief! "Hello brand new day. Hello sunshine! Hello lovely leaves. Nice to see you back." Spring is here and today a flower has sprung...
Spring stinks
Higgins, Ryan T.
Paper Book
Ruth the bunny is excited to share the smells of spring with Bruce, but Bruce thinks spring stinks! Fans of the best-selling Mother Bruce series will cheer for this festive book blooming with visual humour just right for our littlest readers.
The ABCs of spring
Howarth, Jill.
Paper Book
Don't miss this delightful ABC board book that celebrates the season of spring from veteran children's book creator Jill Howarth! A is for ants hiking the Alps. B is for bunnies biking to baseball practice. C is for chipmunks camping with caterpillars. ...
Grumpy monkey spring fever
Lang, Suzanne
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Everyone's favorite grump, Jim Panzee, star of the bestselling Grumpy Monkey series, has caught a bad case of spring fever and wakes up feeling very silly in this delightful new picture book. When Jim runs through the jungle laughing...
The hidden rainbow
Matheson, Christie
Paper Book
All the colors of the rainbow are hidden in the garden, but can the little bee find them--with help from the reader? Christie Matheson, author of the popular and acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree, brings a garden to life in this bright, interactive picture book about the natural world--and...
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...
Up in the garden and down in the dirt
Messner, Kate
Paper Book
In this exuberant and lyrical addition to the award-winning Over and Under series, emerging readers will delight in discovering the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves, and down in the dirt. From the author-illustrator team behind...
Spring is fun!
Moon, Walt K.
Paper Book
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about spring, a season of colorful changes and adaptations. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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...
The spring book
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr captures the beauty of spring in this sweet and silly book about the wonders of a season. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a...
Construction site : farming strong, all year long
Rinker, Sherri Duskey
Paper Book
The construction crew is back and ready to help out on the farm! Working together with new friends, they'll get the job done all year long.   There's work to do! No time to waste! All year the farm's a busy place! Six hardworking trucks--with help...
On a snow-melting day : seeking signs of spring
Silverman, Buffy
Paper Book
Snowmen droop / Cardinals swoop, Rabbits bounce / Foxes pounce In the early days of spring when the snow begins to melt, plants and animals stir to life. High-impact photos and simple, rhyming text make for an engaging read-aloud while back matter offers more detail...
Escargot and the search for spring
Slater, Dashka
Paper Book
A cute French snail sets off on a springtime adventure with an adorable bunny in this laugh-out-loud fourth picture book in the bestselling Escargot series--the perfect gift for Easter or all year round. Bonjour! After a long winter spent indoors, Escargot can't wait to...
Art for spring
Storey, Rita
Paper Book
Spring is all about rejuvenation and renewal. What better way is there to celebrate the season than by creating stunning works of art in the great outdoors? These environmentally friendly projects encourage readers to get active and interact with nature. Lessons include simple step-by-step...
How to catch a garden fairy : a springtime adventure
Walstead, Alice
Paper Book
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a new springtime adventure perfect for Easter--do YOU have the magic touch needed to catch a Garden Fairy? When the How to Catch Kids stumble upon a trail of glitter and the entrance to an enchanted garden, they decide that...
Bear wants more
Wilson, Karma.
Paper Book
When springtime comes, in his warm winter den a bear wakes up very hungry and thin!..." Bear finds some roots to eat, but that's not enough. He wants more! With his friends' help, he finds some berries, clover, and fish to eat, but that's not enough. Bear wants...
Baby Bear sees blue
Wolff, Ashley.
Paper Book
Explore the world of color with Baby Bear! Baby Bear has so much to learn about the world! From the moment he wakes until it's time to curl up and go to sleep, he explores outside with his mama. They see green leaves, blue jays, brown trout, and--best of all--a patch of yummy red...

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