Nature and the Natural World - Kids

Updated March 12, 2026
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Nature and the Natural World - Kids

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Outside, you notice
Alladin, Erin
Paper Book
Outside, you notice things. Time spent in the outdoors stirs a child's imagination. Nature sparks wonder, wonder leads to curiosity, and curiosity brings about a greater knowledge of the world and one's self. In Outside, You Notice, a meditative thread of child-like...
Acorn was a little wild
Arena, Jen
Paper Book
Jory John's Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about a young acorn's grand adventure and the incredible transformation that follows. Acorn is a little wild, and from his oak tree perch, he longs for adventure. When he's the...
Nature walk
Borgert-Spaniol, Megan
Paper Book
Sahra and Abdi go on a walk together. They explore the woods and see many plants and animals. Pairs with the nonfiction book, I Care for Nature.
Lore of the land : folklore & wisdom from the wild earth
Cock-Starkey, Claire
Paper Book
Maisy goes on a nature walk
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
Maisy and her friends are going on a nature walk! This First Experiences book entices children into the great outdoors. Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends meet up at the park entrance. They're surprised at how many...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's nature walk : a search-and-find book
DeGennaro, Gabriella
Paper Book
In this engaging search-and-find board book, young readers will be challenged to find various animals on a nature walk with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Count the creatures hidden on each spread and discover all there is to see in nature. Lace up those hiking boots, grab some binoculars, and get...
Diary of a nature nerd : a graphic novel
Everett, Tiffany
Paper Book
Lace up your boots and join Brooke on the trail for this irresistible story about best friends, blended families, and big goals. Perfect for fans of PAWS and Katie the Catsitter!Brooke's always out on the trail, living a life full of adventure and documenting her wilderness findings in her...
The outdoor scientist : the wonder of observing the natural world
Grandin, Temple
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin comes a book about exploring the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we see--with 40 fun outdoor activities that promote independent thinking, which kids...
We planted a tree
Muldrow, Diane
Paper Book
Perfect for springtime reading! In this poetic picture book with environmental themes, illustrated by award-winning artist Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world each plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families . . . while trees all...
A new green day
Portis, Antoinette
Paper Book
If you listen, nature speaks. Explore nature through evocative riddles and bold imagery that take the reader from day to night and back again in this perfect read aloud. From the author of the Sibert Honor-winning title Hey, Water! comes a book of poetic riddles that...
The stick book : loads of things you can make or do with a stick
Schofield, Jo.
Paper Book
A beautiful and inspiring book, bursting with practical suggestions which will appeal to every child's imagination.
Fairy house : how to make amazing fairy furniture, miniatures, and more from natural materials
Schramer, Mike
Paper Book
Fairy House is a fascinating adventure into the making of miniscule kingdoms of the fairytale realm from objects found in nature. Through more than 350 clear, detailed, full-color photographs and understandable yet whimsical guidance, the reader will learn to fashion...
The blue hour
Simler, Isabelle
Paper Book
A lovely and tranquil celebration of nature The sun has set, the day has ended, but the night hasn't quite arrived yet. This magical twilight is known as the blue hour. Everything in nature--sky, water, flowers, birds, foxes--comes together in a symphony of blue to celebrate the...
Outside in
Underwood, Deborah
Paper Book
A 2020 Caldecott Honor Book From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we're stuck inside. Five starred reviews!
Dark on light
White, Dianne
Paper Book
As the sun sets, three siblings discover nature's nighttime beauty in this soothingly rhythmic and gorgeously illustrated bedtime picture book from the acclaimed author-illustrator team behind Green on Green. Gentle the evening. Sweeping the skies. Dark the...
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