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Springtime Stories for Little Explorers
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Jim’s acting totally bananas and has no idea why. Could it be spring fever?! This one’s a silly, feel-good story about letting your wild side out (with lots of laughs along the way).
Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever by Suzanne Lang (Includes Fun Stickers!)
Everything’s waking up, bears, bees, blossoms. And maybe your little explorer, too! This book feels like a gentle walk through the forest with sunshine on your face.
Wake Up, Woodlands by Karen Jameson
Bear and his buddies are on a mission to help a mama bird find her lost eggs—aww! Super sweet, cozy, and full of forest fun.
Bear Finds Eggs by Karma Wilson
This book is like a love letter to nature, reminding kiddos (and grownups too!) that they’re part of the big, beautiful world. Full of good vibes and dreamy art.
You Are Part of the Wonder by Ruth Doyle
Luna the ladybug spills the beans on all her insect buddies. It’s like reading a cool bug diary, cute, smart, and surprisingly fun!
The Secret Life of Bugs by Moira Butterfield
This one’s for mini gardeners! Planting, digging, discovering little critters. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to grab a trowel and get your hands dirty.
Garden Adventure: A Wordless Nonfiction Book by Jill Malcolm
A squirrel moves to the forest and tries to grow the best garden ever—cue the chaos! Funny and heartwarming with a big let’s work together message.
The Best Garden in the World by Alice Courtley
A sleepy cat becomes an unlikely pirate? Yes, please! Murray’s misadventures are laugh-out-loud funny, and perfect for giggly storytime.
Murray the Pirate by Adam Stower
This one’s like a poem you can walk through trees, animals, and forest magic everywhere. Gorgeous art + relaxing words = peaceful spring feels.
A Forest Song by Kirsten Hall
It’s all about noticing the little things. A butterfly here, a breeze there. Perfect for slow mornings and quiet snuggles with your kiddo.
Blue Sky Morning by Jihyun Kim
A brave girl and her talking horse take on the wild outdoors. It’s got big adventure vibes, but also cozy friendship feels.
Ride North by Maria de Jong
Animals, adventures, and action-packed facts. This book’s a total win for kids who want to save the planet (and maybe hug a koala).
You Are a Wildlife Warrior!: Saving Animals & the Planet by Bindi Irwin
Beautiful and bold, this fairy-tale-ish story has a brave kid, an enchanted paper bridge, and the prettiest pictures ever.
The Paper Bridge by Joëlle Veyrenc
STEM meets spring! Sumaya is a clever little problem-solver who helps a bird in need. Inspires curious minds and shows that girls can totally rock science.
Sumaya Solves the Woodpecker Problem by Aisha Ahmed
This book feels like a walk through a magical forest, with your dad, your thoughts, and a bunch of gorgeous nature all around. It’s got rhymey words, happy feelings, and dreamy pictures that just make you wanna go hug a tree (or at least pet a squirr...
The World to Come by Robert Macfarlane, Johnny Flynn & Emily Sutton
Okay, picture this: a robot (yep, a robot) crash-lands on a wild island and has to figure out how to survive with zero wilderness training! Roz is super sweet and kinda clueless at first, but she slowly learns the ropes, makes furry and feathered fri...
The Wild Robot on the Island by Peter Brown