Spring is the perfect time to refresh your child’s reading list, and there’s a book for every age to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a page-turner for your little ones, a thoughtful read for older children, this roundup has something for everyone. These spring book recommendations offer a mix of adventure, inspiration, and fun, making them perfect for soaking up the season’s energy with a great story.
Ages 0–2
Never Touch a Grumpy Bunny by Rosie Greening
Never touch a grumpy bunny… unless it’s in this book! Children will love meeting the grumpy animals in this touch and feel book.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Spring by Eric Carle
Celebrate spring with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers can learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, like watching clouds change shapes, feeling cool rain on your skin, sniffing fresh blooming flowers, and so much more!
Ages 3–5
Peg Gets Plucky by Jo Renfro
Peg the chick is bold and ready for adventure. But when she sets off on a hike with the other barnyard animals, she is quickly overwhelmed. Adventures are hard! “I can’t do it!” Peg declares. Or can she?
Moving Magic: Moving with Children by Matthew J. Contrary
A charming activity book designed to make the daunting process of moving less overwhelming and more fun for kids. It blends practical advice, interactive activities, and creative exercises to help young readers understand and embrace the concept of moving to a new home.
Ages 6–8
The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! by Jory John
The Great Eggscape is when the Good Egg and his pals escape their carton and drop into the store for a morning of fun, enjoyed by everybody.
The Hare Who Wouldn’t Share by Steve Small
Hare is proud of his turnip patch and doesn’t want to share it with anyone. When the rabbits move in nearby, they invite Hare for carrot soup but he’s much happier being alone. Still, when a huge boar comes to the woods in search of his next meal, Hare feels he should warn his neighbors. Can they find a way to help each other stay out of danger?
Ages 9–12
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Garden follows Mary Lennox, a neglected girl orphaned in India, who is sent to live with her uncle in a gloomy English manor. She discovers a hidden, locked garden and, with the help of her cousin Colin and a local boy, restores it, finding happiness and self-discovery in the process
Soccer Stars by Travis DiLeo
Is your child obsessed with soccer? Do they talk nonstop about their favorite players and famous matches? Soccer Stars: Stories and Skills from the World’s Best Players is the perfect gift for young players and fans of the sport—a treasure trove of some of the greatest and most inspiring stories in the history of professional soccer, tailored for young readers.
