Here are some lovely picture books to celebrate the Spring, when the nature`s at its best. It is such a great time of the year to talk about nature with kids ....
 Little Fox in the Forest (3+ ) By : Stephanie Graegin Publisher :Schwartz & Wade ( Feb 2017 ) A stunning depiction of a child`s fantasy adventure ! A little girl's favourite toy, kept aside while she`s on the swing, is being carried away by a fox. The girl and her friend follow the fox deep into the woods and end up at a tall hedge with an entry way. Through this entrance they witness a wonderful miniature village crowded with woodland creatures of many imaginary types. A wordless picture book with gorgeous illustrations and an engaging plot is the imaginary wonder world of every wandering child! |  A Beetle is Shy ( 4+ years ) By : Dianna Aston & Sylviy Long Publisher : Chronicle Books ( April 2016 ) A brilliant addition to a curious child`s collection of books. The book explores the amazing world of beetles and offers loads of information about them a child may want to know, in simple, poetic text and admirable art work. A fascinating picture book brimful with knowledge to occupy children for hours! |  A Perfect Day ( 2 + ) By Lane Smith Publisher : Roaring Brook ( February 2017 ) Lane Smith leads the children on a wonderful back yard adventure through his magic pictures and few words A cat, dog, chickadee and a squirrel were having a perfect day, indulging on the best things in nature when a bear walks in, who ruins everything for everybody but for himself! A wnderfull book with a brilliant underlying theme! |
 Egg ; Nature`s Perfect Package ( 3+ ) By : Steve Jenkins & Robin Page Publisher ; HMH Books for Young Readers ( March 2015 ) A book packed with information, science and art. Its simple narration and explanatory illustrations done with collage art are an additional bonus to keep the kids engaged. The illustrations are colorful and simple; even the youngest of the kids could understand by reading the images while the older ones can feed themselves more information through reading the text. From small eggs to big eggs, Egg Layers with the colors , shapes and sizes of each of their eggs and even prehistoric eggs are portrayed.  Mama Built a Little Nest ( 2+ ) By ; Jennifer Ward & Steve Jenkins Publisher ; Beach Lane ( March 2014 ) Another brilliant addition to any naturalistically inclined kid`s collection. The book provides information on a variety of bird nests; the information is in three fold; rhyming verses for read alouds, realistic, eye catching illustrations and a few lines of information for higher reading levels. . |  Because of an Acorn ( 2 + ) By ; Lola Schaefer Publisher; Chronicle Books ( August 2016) Through an acorn the book delves into the interconnection between different layers of the ecosystem. The kids will get to see the acorn turning into a tree and then the tree attracts birds, the seeds of the tree turns into fruits and attracts chipmunks and the connections continue untill a whole forest is born. A brilliant picture book for very young readers to learn about nature.  And then it`s Spring ( 3 + ) By ; Julie Fogliano & Erin E.Stead Publisher ; Roaring Books ( Feb 2012 ) A young boy and his dog decide to plant a garden In their long and difficult wait for the spring. Then the duo is impatient to witness the results; their anticipation is depicted through an array of whimsical illustrations. However, the small changes that occur slowly brings them hope. The changing seasons are artfully depicted in this book and each page; with lively images is a wonderful celebration of nature and will enlighten kids about patience induced rewards. |  Have you Heard the Nesting Bird ( 3+ ) By : Rita Gray & Kenard Pak Publisher : HMH Books for Young Readers ( March 2014 ) The silent anticipation of the mother bird is accentuated in this collage led rhyming picture book. A girl and a boy walk in the fields in their neighborhood and encounter a number of different birds. They listen to their calls, each one different from the other, but a very silent robin captures their attention... Later they they learn that she was laying eggs. A lovely picture book to explore in the Spring, when all the birds return home from their long journeys !  The Tiny Seed ( 2+) By : Eric Carle Publisher : Puffin ( August, 1997 ) The story of a seed that touches changing seasons, oceans, deserts, the life cycle of the plant, and finally about loving and protecting the nature all in one; presented in soft lyrical text and Carle`s mesmeric colorful illustrations! Best for younger kids. |
