12 Books to Read on World Book Day
World Book Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by reading with your child!
When is World Book Day?
World Book Day is celebrated every year on April 23rd. This national holiday is a great day to devote to reading and immersing yourself in a good book.
Being that World Book Day is the day after Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, we thought that it’s only fitting to share a few of our favorite children’s books about nature.
12 Children’s Books About Nature and Gardening
We asked the teachers at New Horizon Academy about their favorite books about nature and gardening. Here are a few of their recommendations!
The Tiny Seed
by Eric Carle
Your entire family will enjoy Eric Carle’s classic story of the life cycle of a flower as told through the adventures of a tiny seed. Your child may even be inspired to plant their own seed and watch it grow.
City Green
by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan
This book tells the inspirational story of Marcy, a young girl who lives in the city and works to turn an empty lot into a garden. She inspires the entire community to join her in her endeavor. Your family may be inspired to begin a garden in your community.
10 Things I Can Do To Help My World
by Melanie Walsh
This beautifully illustrated book is full of simple, everyday ways we can be kinder to the earth. Your child will enjoy reading the book and learning about ways she can help her world. This book may serve as a kickoff of your own family’s journey to help the world.
Grandpa’s Garden
by Stella Fry and Sheila Moxle
This book tells the story of Billy, a young boy who helps his grandfather plant and harvest his vegetable garden. This seed to table story beautifully illustrates the excitement of watching things grow. After reading the story, you may find yourself eager to plant your own vegetable garden.
Kenya’s Art
by Linda Trice and Hazel Mitchell
After a visit to a recycling art exhibit, Kenya is inspired to create her own art using recycled materials. Kenya shares this idea with her classmates and teaches them how to Recycle! Reuse! Make Art! This book may serve as inspiration for some fun recycle and reuse art in your home.
George Saves the World by Lunchtime
by Jo Readman and Ley Horner Roberts
In this book, George’s grandfather teachers him about recycling. Then George goes on an adventure to recycle. Your child will enjoy the fun story and cute illustrations, and may even be inspired to recycle, just like George.
Lola Plants a Garden
by Anna McQuinn
In this book, Lola wants to plant her own garden of flowers. With the help of her mommy, they work together to learn all about how to plant a garden and even plant one of their own. You and your child will love learning about how to plant a garden and may even be inspired to start your own garden.
Trees Make Perfect Pets
by Paul Czajak
In this book, you will follow Abigail on her journey to finding the perfect pet. It is not your typical pet… it’s a tree who becomes her best friend! This is a heartwarming book that your family will enjoy reading together.
Planting a Rainbow
by Lois Ehlert
This board book is perfect for your little one. Throughout this book your child will be able to learn all the different colors of the rainbow as they watch the plants grow into a beautiful garden.
The Curious Garden
by Peter Brown
In this book, Liam is out exploring one day and comes across a garden that is struggling. He makes the decision to care for it. As you read about Liam’s journey, the garden will also transform the city into a lush green world. This is a book that you and your child will be sure to enjoy together.
If You Hold a Seed
by Elly MacKay
In this book, you and your child will be able to explore something magical—planting a seed with a dream. It will show you and your child that with love and patience seeds can grow into amazing gifts. This book will encourage you and your family to never give up.
In a Garden
by Tim McCanna
In this book, your child will be able to learn about how a garden grows as they follow along the journey of a seed. From the time it is planted to the first sprout, there is lots to see as a garden grows. This is a charming and fun book that you and your child will enjoy reading together.
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