Gear up for spring with these fun reads perfect for the season! 

YOUTH 

  1. Now I See Spring by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen 

With minimal text and rhymes, this book captures the essence of spring through a child’s eyes and playfully reflects a child’s musings during the springtime. 

  1. The Colors of Spring by Danna Smith 

From the orange of Grandpa’s shed and the brown soil in the flower bed, this Little Golden Book perfectly radiates the sights, sounds, and most of all colors of spring! This is a delightful book for preschoolers and toddlers as they learn about the colors and things they can associate with this season. If you enjoy this one, be sure to check out the companion titles in “The Colors Of” series for the other seasons. 

  1. The ABCs of Spring by Jill Howarth 

What is more fun than learning about the ABCs with some fun-filled spring illustrations alongside them? Another seasonally led board book series, this book is bright and colorful as it displays the letters of the alphabet with bright artwork featuring ants, bunnies, chipmunks, and more! 

  1. Little Homesteader: A Spring Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom by Angela Ferraro-Fanning 

The Little Homesteader series is one of my favorite companions for seasonal fun! Learn about what foods are in season and various recipes you can make with them, as well as some fun gardening projects and crafts that complement springtime! Find insight on seasonal crops, how to make press flowers, how to make your own strawberry jam, and more! 

  1. The Good News of Easter – Celebrating the Glory of the Resurrection Story by Rousseaux Brasseur 

As springtime comes, so does the celebration of Easter. In this poetical and artfully illustrated book, it follows the events surrounding Easter and Jesus’ resurrection in a thoughtful way for families and kids. This book has powerful artwork and text that is sure to be a favorite for the Easter season. 

  1. Easter Fun by Nikki Shannon Smith 

No matter how you celebrate Easter, there is something in this book for any child to relate to. Join a young girl and her family as they spend Easter together. From brunch to egg hunts, this book is nothing short of a sweet and rhythmic encapsulation of being with your loved ones for a celebration. 

  1. Bert & Ernie’s Spring Cleaning by Stephanie Williams 

With the arrival of spring comes spring cleaning! Especially on Sesame Street, get ready for a Swap meet. But Ernie is not sure what he wants to give away. With the help of some of your Sesame Street favorites, Ernie learns about the importance of giving things away and making room for new. For your beginning readers wanting to get into graphic novels, this early graphic novel is a great introduction. 

  1. When Spring Comes by Ekaterina Trukhan 

There is so much to discover this spring! From the buzzing of the bees, the plants, and more. Experience spring through the eyes of a little girl finding the wonder and magic of spring and all that comes with it. 

  1. A Special Spring! by Cat Reynolds 

See what your favorite Disney princesses are up to this Spring. Featuring fun yet updated illustrations. Follow along with princesses like Mulan, Cinderella, and Tiana as they do things like dance in rain showers and plant flowers to soak up the Spring season. 

TWEENS & TEENS 

  1. American Girl: Lea & Camille by Lisa Yee and Kellen Hertz 

It is spring break and Lea has invited her friend Camille up to St. Louis for a week of adventure. While exploring a crumbled mansion, they find a mysterious discovery. Lea is so caught up in trying to solve the mystery she forgets about Camille, and Camille draws closer to Abby, Lea’s other best friend. Therefore, Lea feels a bit left out. Will she be able to fix her friendships while solving the mystery? 

  1. It’s Raining, It’s Pouring (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse) by Poppy Green 

Sophie Mouse is a great series for new chapter book readers. In this installment, Sophie and her animal friends are gearing up for the first Silverlake Forest Spring Fling. Sophie has planned all kinds of games, activities, and costumes for the big event. But when Sophie gets an inkling that rain is going to spoil her big event, she’ll have to figure out how to save the day or let her event be a disaster. 

  1. Being Mary Bennet by J.C. Peterson (TEEN) 

This book gives “new beginnings” vibes for fans of Pride & Prejudice and Jenny Han. Although every bookworm wishes to be like Lizzie Bennet, the reality is that most of us are Mary Bennet, which Marnie Barnes realizes in this Austen-inspired tale. Coming off several disasters at boarding school, Marnie enlists the help of her roommate to help her reinvent herself and become a leading lady. This fun, comedic coming-of-age story is perfect for teens finding themselves and falling in love with who they were all along.

This article was originally published in April Issue.