A Bounty of Kid Lit

16 spring picture books for $10 or less

The joys of spring are endless. Sparkling showers are followed by gleaming rainbows. Jaunty daffodils wave in soft breezes. Fresh green leaves appear like magic at the ends of bare branches. Petals rain down from trees frilled with blossoms. We're celebrating the season with a hearty crop of fresh picture books for the youngest of blossoming readers. And at these prices, you can stock up! All of these titles are available for $10 or less.

A Little Book about Spring

Spring is a time of budding trees, chirping birds, and croaking frogs. Discover these and more wonders of spring in this delightful board book inspired by the works of legendary children's book author-illustrator Leo Lionni. (Ages 3 and under)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Spring by Eric Carle

Celebrate spring with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of seasonal sensory experiences, like watching clouds change shapes, feeling cool rain on your skin, and sniffing blooming flowers. (Ages 2 and under)

Mrs. Peanuckle's Flower Alphabet by Mrs. Peanuckle

From the aster to the zinnia, learn fun facts about 26 types of flowers. Did you know that there are twice as many orchid species as bird species? Which flowers taste good? Find answers to these questions and more. (Ages 3 and under)

Spring Stinks by Ryan T. Higgins

Ruth the bunny is excited to share the smelly springtime smells of spring with Bruce. But what will Bruce think of all that stink? Celebrate the wonders of spring in this bite-sized Little Bruce book. (Ages 3 and under)

I Am a Bunny by Richard Scarry

"I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree." Follow Nicholas from spring to winter in this beloved, beautifully illustrated 1960s storybook, now available as a bilingual English/Spanish board book. (Ages 3 and under)

Pippa and Pelle in the Spring Garden by Daniela Drescher

It's spring and Pippa and Pelle are getting their garden ready. They dig the earth and plant some seeds. In the spring sunshine the seeds soon begin to grow, bringing friendly ladybirds, caterpillars and butterflies to the garden. (Ages 1–3)

The Fuzzy Duckling by Jane Werner Watson

One spring morning, a fuzzy duckling goes for a walk around the farm. Who will he meet along the way? Two frisky colts, three baby calves . . . This little counting book is still as charming as when it was first published in 1949. (Ages 2–5)

The Golden Egg Book by Margaret Wise Brown

Once there was a little bunny. He was all alone. One day he found an egg. He could hear something moving inside the egg. This little springtime classic from the author of Goodnight Moon makes a perfect addition to Easter baskets. (Ages 2–7)

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler

P.J. Funnybunny is tired of cooked carrots and his big ears. It would be way more fun to be a bear, a bird, or a pig . . . right? Read along as P.J. leaves home and tries to determine who he is—and where he belongs. (Ages 2–7)

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle

Baby Bear sees a lot of animals in this final book of the Bears series, but who does he want to see most of all? Mama Bear, of course! Young readers will revel in identifying a variety of North American animals along the way. (Ages 2–5)

Flip, Flap, Fly! by Phyllis Root

Join these baby animals as they fly, swim, wiggle, and slide, all with the help of their mamas. Infectious rhymes, sunny illustrations, and an array of baby animals make an irresistible page-turner for the youngest of readers. (Ages 2–5)

The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller

This book offers a vibrant view of the life cycle of a plant. From Publishers Weekly: "An extravagantly beautiful creation. It is unusual in its ingenious way of teaching botany to the littlest of readers." (Ages 5–8)

Worm Weather by Jean Taft

Drip, drop, skip and hop. Splish, splash, sidewalk dash. It's worm weather! Join in the rainy-day fun, as kids splash through the puddles, affecting another weather enthusiast, a nearby worm. (Ages 3–5)

In the Garden with Van Gogh by Julie Merberg and Suzanne Bober

This board book is a fun way to introduce young children to fine art. Playful rhyming text accompanies the sleepy trees, golden haystacks, and juicy fruits of Van Gogh's timeless paintings in this little masterpiece. (Ages 3–6)

Flower Fairies of the Spring by Cicely Mary Barker

First published in 1923, this classic offers an exquisite collection of twenty-four poems and paintings depicting flowers and their guardian fairies. It's a charming combination of realism and fantasy perfect for young readers. (Ages 3–7)

The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle

Carried aloft by the autumn wind, the tiny seed, along with other bigger seeds, travels far over the world. The journey is perilous. Follow the Tiny Seed on its high-flying adventure to become a flower. (Ages 2–8)

Little book lovers and their caregivers will enjoy these spring-themed reads throughout the season and beyond. And at $10 or less, you can indulge in a variety pack! You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily book recommendations, literary tidbits, and more.

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