Picture Books and Spring Stories for Children:
Books to Read in the Beautiful Season

Spring is the Perfect Season to Read Together

With the arrival of spring, nature awakens, colours shine once again, and the air fills with new scents and sounds. It is the ideal time to slow down, observe the changing world, and share special moments with children—perhaps by reading outdoors. Books dedicated to spring accompany us on this journey, offering stories about the season and springtime illustrations that speak of rebirth, discovery, and wonder.

Why Read Spring Stories with Children?

Seasonal reading has a unique value: spring stories for children not only follow the rhythm of nature but also help little ones recognise emotions, sounds, and images linked to the world around them.
Spring books for children stimulate language, enrich vocabulary, and strengthen the emotional bond between reader and listener. Moreover, books about spring for young readers encourage curiosity and observation of nature with fresh eyes.

The Best Picture Books About Spring

• Spring Inside Me

Recommended age: from 3 years

A poetic and delicate picture book to experience the cycle of the seasons in harmony with nature. The colourful illustrations capture the magic of nature awakening.

Tip: read it near the window on a rainy day to feel the full emotion of the season.

• Spring

Recommended age: from 3 years

Follow Robin’s adventures as he discovers the wonders of the beautiful season through the pages of this picture book.

Perfect for talking to children about the beauty of spring.

• Stickers and Activities. Spring

Recommended age: from 3 years

A book full of stickers and boredom-busting games, all dedicated to spring.

Excellent for keeping busy even on rainy days.

• Pollen. The People of the Air

Recommended age: from 4 years

A sweet springtime book about growth and dreams, perfect for being inspired by all the possibilities that the arrival of spring brings.

Tip: accompany it with a planting activity!

• Bee. Activity Book

Recommended age: 2 years

A picture book enriched with logic games and activities to talk to little ones about bees and their importance.

Perfect to teach children about the fundamental role of bees.

• Time Flows Like a River

Recommended age: from 5 years

A poetic illustrated book that delicately compares the passing of time to the force of a river that brings life and shapes the landscape over the years.

Ideal for a more introspective reading.

• Mulberry. Story of a Little Worm

Recommended age: from 4 years

A small silkworm finds itself far from its mulberry tree, but luckily meets a friend who takes care of it during its metamorphosis into a butterfly.

A perfect starting point to talk about the relationship between mulberries and silkworms, and about friendship.

Activities to Do After Reading

Reading is just the beginning! After exploring your spring picture books, you can enjoy fun activities inspired by the stories:

• Spring drawings: be inspired by flowers, animals, and landscapes from the books. Download our free printable spring colouring sheets from!

• Picnic with reading aloud: bring your favourite book and a blanket to the park or garden. Spring is perfect for outdoor reading!

• Creative herbarium: collect leaves, flowers, and petals during a walk and create a little book of natural wonders, enriched with drawings or phrases inspired by spring stories.

What Is Your Child’s Favourite Spring Book?

Sharing spring picture books and springtime stories with your children is a wonderful way to celebrate the season of renewal and strengthen the bond between adults and young readers.

Spring books thus become precious allies for growing together—through emotions, colours, and discoveries.

Do you have a favourite spring picture book? Tell us in the comments! Or subscribe to our newsletter to receive more reading tips and free creative printables.