Getting kids to read when they have spring fever can be challenging, so it’s important to have some exciting and fun books on hand for rainy days. We searched high and low for books to interest kids of all ages.
We found animals, insects, flowers, romance, questions, and a couple of kings. Enjoy!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Spring by Eric Carle – The caterpillar and his friends explore the spring season by watching clouds, playing in the rain, and sniffing flowers as they say goodbye to the snow and cold temperatures. For ages Baby – 3
The Curious Case of the Vanishing Veggies by Jack Gimm – Detective Rabbit and his friends Squirrel, Mole, and Robin are on the case and determined to discover who is stealing the vegetables from the garden. For ages 3-6
Spring is… by Barbara Pinke – Children will enjoy the simple rhymes about spring in this fun and colorful book. For ages 3-7
I am King Chameleon! By Ben Okon – Kids will have hours of fun searching for King Chameleon who is hiding on each page. For 4-12
The Big Book of Would You Rather? For Kids: 440 Laugh-Out-Loud Crazy Choices for Kids by Zoey Mercer – Wild, wacky, never boring questions challenge kids to make choices that are fun and help develop critical thinking skills. For ages 7-11
Hope Springs by Jaime Berry – Jubilee Johnson has become an expert at crafting, moving, and avoiding goodbyes as she and her grandmother move from place to place searching for their forever home. When they move to Hope Springs, Jubilee is convinced their search is over, but a mega-chain superstore threatens to change the town. Can Jubilee save her new town? For ages 8-11
King Midnight: Tails of Adventure and Glory by N.L. Eastwood – Kids will enjoy following Midnight from kitten to King of the Cats and meeting his friends. For ages 8-14
Celeste Rowan “Find the Light” by Berkley June Hutson – Fourteen-year-old Celeste hasn’t been in contact with her father since he left when she was a baby. When a mysterious stranger in blue whisks her away to another dimension, she’s reunited with her father and learns she has magical powers and a destiny to fulfill. As an ancient darkness threatens the world and the people she loves, will Celeste have the courage to face what’s coming? For ages 8-18.
My Epic Spring Break (Up) by Kristin Rockaway – Ashley has always focused on getting ready for college, but as spring break rolls around, she realizes she’s been missing some important high school experiences like first kisses, dating, and having fun. This year she’s determined her spring break will be different, falling for two irresistible boys isn’t part of the plan. For ages 12 and Up
Macbeth: A Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds – A classroom friendly adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. For ages 12 and up