Spring, is that you?

We don’t want to jinx it, but is that the sun peeping out from behind the clouds? Wow, what a difference those rays make! The weather has been beautiful this last week, and our team have all been enjoying getting outside a little more even though the chill in the air still lingers.

This glimpse of better weather has inspired us to pull out all our favourite spring and nature themed stories. So here you go, our top spring books for primary…

Mouse’s Wood: A Year in Nature a book by Alice Melvin.

Age range: EYFS and KS1

Ok, so this isn’t technically a spring story. It actually covers the whole year. However, you will forgive us when you see the stunningly detailed illustrations on every page. If you want to capture the beauty of nature through the seasons, this is the book to do it with.

Luna Loves Gardening a book by Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers.

Age range: EYFS and KS1

You know we are big Luna fans already, in fact ‘Luna Loves Library Day’ is featured in our Story Project curriculum. This installment, following Luna’s love of growing things, is just as beautiful as the other stories in the Coelho and Lumbers collection. We love how the story weaves in community and family, giving a nod to global growing traditions around the world.

The Garden of Hope a book by Isabel Otter and Katie Rewse.

Age range: KS1

A sweet and poignant story about a little girl who discovers the healing power of growing things after her mother passes away. Themes of new beginnings, grief and hope are sensitively brought to life.

Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya a book by Donna Jo Napoli and Kadir Nelson.

Age range: KS1 and KS2

A book that we feature in our Story Project curriculum, and one that remains a firm favourite with children. Read about the fascinating true story of Wangari Muta Maathai, who founded the Green Belt Movement and transformed her country by growing trees. She was the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize; so this would make a wonderful story to share in honour of International Women’s Day on 8th March.

The Big Book of Blooms a book by Yuval Zommer.

Age range: KS1 and KS2

Find out more about the life cycle of a plant, how bees pollinate, and the weird and wonderful plants that grow around the world. This is a fantastic non-fiction option to put in a class reading corner, and particularly useful during a nature topic.

Outside: A Guide to Discovering Nature a book by Maria Ana Dias and Ines Teixeira do Rosario

Age range: KS2

A practical guide for older children and families to inspire outdoor exploration. As the weather improves, this is the perfect companion to enjoying all that nature has to offer.