What Will Grow?

Updated April 13, 2026
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When a tree falls : nurse logs and their incredible forest power
Pendreigh, Kirsten
Paper Book
The perfect read for exploring nature with children, this beautiful nonfiction picture book offers an awe-inspiring look at the forest's life cycle. A tree suns and sways in the forest. She is a place to grow, to rest, and to shelter. But what happens when a...
Pinecone regrown : how one species thrives after fire
Boxer, Elisa
Paper Book
Through lyrical prose and stunning art, learn how one tree species thrives through fire. One pine cone hangs in wait at the top of a tall lodgepole pine--for forty years it waits. But it watches as a small spark flickers into flame. It watches as the flames whip into a forest fire, sending...
The dirt! : wild life under the soil's surface
Leigh, Lindsey
Paper Book
Dig into the often messy world of critters who live underground and learn about why soil is essential to life on earth! Did you know there is an entire ecosystem right beneath our feet? Have you ever heard of the "poop loop"? This graphic nonfiction title will both educate and...
The junior plant lover's handbook : a green thumb guide for kids
Williams, Molly
Paper Book
An interactive, illustrated guide perfect for any burgeoning plant lover! Research shows plants can keep us (and our living spaces) happier and healthier. This illustrated guide breaks down everything from basic light and water needs to soil and temperature...
From plant to plate
Gadzekpo, Darryl
Paper Book
Grow mighty ingredients, then transform them into delicious, plant-powered feasts with this sustainable cookbook. A visual feast for 7-9 year olds, From Plant to Plate is the perfect book to inspire kids to get growing, get cooking, and get plant-powered eating.
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...

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