Actually, the spring books would cross into the agrarian or nature books. But I'll share a few favorites that come to mind in hopes that you'll share your favorites to add to my library list!
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
Endearing illustrations with a garden theme.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
More from a wonderful illustrator combining fun story, days of the week, numbers, and a butterfly life cycle.
Butterfly House by Eve Bunting
Another butterfly book with a sweet relationship of a girl and or grandfather.
The Donkey's Day Out by Ann Pilling
A sweet story of a donkey that realized the important part a donkey can play.This one could be hard to find but check your library.
Make Way for the Ducklings
by Robert McCloskeyI didn't know which of McCloskey's stories to mention because they are all wonderful and fit the spring/summer theme. Make Way for the Ducklings was my daughters favorite but my berry loving son likes Blueberries for Sal
and we've all enjoyed Time of Wonder
and One Morning in Maine.
Miss Rumphius
This year I have lupines starting on my window sill. Doesn't everyone who reads this book want to make there world more beautiful?
Chipmunk Willie by Harry Baerg
A slightly longer picture book that follows the life of a chipmunk family.
Your turn. What books do you enjoy rereading to your little people when waiting for the weather to warm?
We love Blueberries for Sal, and One Morning in Maine as well. We also like Miss Fanny's Hat by Jan Karon. It's a sweet story of a precious old woman who lives with her daughter - she gives a gift to her church and they are able to beautify and repair their church...you have to read it. I get teary eyed every time!
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As a child and even my kids liked The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
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shows all the seasons :)
My kids loved Make Way for Ducklings also. Hope you find some other good books for the kids.
ReplyDeleteOh! We just read The Tiny Seed. We read all the time and anything in sight!
ReplyDeleteI first heard Miss Rumphius read at a high school graduation, as one teacher hoped all of her students would try to make the world more beautiful. I loved it and have since read it to my girls many times.
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