After three months of severe snowstorms [1], we bet your and your little ones are ready for some sunshine. Although Punxsutawney Phil promised us six extra weeks of Winter weather, that doesn't mean you can't get a jump-start on Spring. From adorable animals to fresh flowers, these Spring-themed books will make you and your kids instantly warmer — even if there's still snow on the ground.
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And Then It's Spring
Following a snow-filled Winter (sound familiar [3]?), a boy and his dog decide they are ready for Spring. Find out how they welcome the season in And Then It's Spring [4] ($13, originally $17).
Green
Beautiful pictures and descriptive writing teach kids just how much you can do with the color Green [5] ($13, originally $17).
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Everyone love the tale of The Very Hungry Caterpillar [6] ($20) who chews his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly.
Hurray For Spring!
Filled with fun rhymes and colorful illustrations, Hurray For Spring [7] ($11, originally $16) is the perfect book to welcome warm weather.
It's About a Little Bird
Academy Award-winner Jessica Lange wrote and took the photos for It's About a Little Bird [8] ($11, originally $17), which follows two girls during a trip to their grandmother's farm.
Jo MacDonald Had a Garden
Forget Old MacDonald and his farm! Jo MacDonald Had a Garden [9] ($9) teaches kids how butterflies, bumblebees, and birds work together to make a garden grow.
Listen to the Rain
In Listen to the Rain [10] ($14, originally $18), children learn how a sudden storm can be a thing of beauty.
Make Way For Ducklings
Make Way For Ducklings [11] ($11, originally $19) is classic read about Spring's most adorable mascot.
Mossy
Famous for her Winter reads [12], Jan Brett's Mossy [13] ($14, originally $18) follows a turtle who becomes separated from her family and friends.
Mud
Let kids enjoy the Mud [14] ($7) without getting the whole house dirty!
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Kids learn a valuable lesson in The Tale of Peter Rabbit [15] ($7) — always listen to your mother.
Planting a Rainbow
Planting a Rainbow [16] ($8) is an entertaining and educational read, teaching children all the steps that go into helping a flower bloom.
Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic
Perfect for bedtime, Spring: An Alphabet Acrostic [17] ($4) includes 26 short poems about the most beautiful time of year.
Spring Is Here
Mole can tell that Spring Is Here [18] ($7), but will he able to wake Bear out of his deep slumber?
The Windy Day
In The Windy Day [19] ($5), little ones will learn the science behind trees blowing in the breeze and kites sailing through the sky.