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Springtime Reads for Preschool to Elementary Ages

Exploring Nature, Poetry, and Dr. Seuss
Chesterfield Public LibraryBy Chesterfield Public LibraryMarch 2, 2026
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Pages for All Ages as seen in Richmond Family Magazine March 2026 - 8 books to celebrate the season
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The Earth Book

by Todd Parr
Ages 3-6
Celebrate Earth Day with this bright and cheerful book! With easy-to-understand ideas for taking care of our planet and playful text, this story helps even the youngest readers learn how they can make a difference

All That Grows

by Jack Wong
Ages 3-7
This picture book celebrates the wonder of nature during spring, as a young boy and his sister tend to their garden and become excited over what grows. Curiosity abounds in this book that will leave readers pondering their own questions about nature.

Papilio

by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser
Ages 3-7
This science-based picture book shares the development of a caterpillar into a butterfly. The three author/illustrators’ distinct styles highlight each stage and introduce the butterfly’s metamorphosis, creating an entertaining and informative science lesson.

My First Earth Day

by Karen Katz
Ages 3-7
Learn how to help the earth, as a grandmother demonstrates ways to be mindful of the earth like conserving water or using public transportation.

The Mighty Pollinators

by Helen Frost and Rich Lieder
Ages 4-8
Celebrate National Poetry Month with this gentle observation of the beauty of pollinators through poems and photographs.

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt

by Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal
Ages 4-8
With repetitive phrases and fun illustrations, this book explains the relationship between living organisms and their environment.

Growing Green: A First Book of Gardening

by Daniela Sosa
Ages 4-8
This collection of 15 edible projects will encourage enthusiasm for gardening. Details about preparation, planting, and growing guide readers through growing an assortment of plants from strawberries to sunflowers,

Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike: A Green Eggs and Ham Story

by James Kochalka
Ages 5-8
Sam-I-Am wants to show his friend Walter what a fun time they will have in the great outdoors on a green eggs and ham picnic, but Walter doesn’t like hiking, bugs, flowers, or water and wants to stay inside. Experience adventure as a beloved Dr. Seuss character sets out on a hike with a friend in this wacky graphic novel for kids.

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