The changing seasons mean it’s time for us to change our seasonal bookshelf! We are excited to be adding these new spring books for kids to our library!

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First Notes of Spring

Written by Jessica Kulekjian and illustrated by Jennifer Bower

This story follows Juniper the badger as she tries to join the First Notes of Spring orchestra. They are the musicians tasked with waking the world up from the winter. But when Mr. Moose decides that her percussion skills are too noisy for the orchestra, Juniper heads out into the forest and finds others who share her sense of rhythm. The text is full of fun sounds that kids will love repeating, and the colorful illustrations highlight the beautiful scenery of Spring.

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Firsts and Lasts: The Changing Seasons

Written by Leda Schubert and illustrated by Clover Robin

This book celebrates all of the firsts and lasts of each season. It shares how the start of each season is the last time we will do some things until the following year, but it is also the first time we get to do other things. The simple text and colorful illustrations highlight familiar scenes and traditions of each season. This is a fun way to look at seasons a little differently!

Llama Llama and the Very Busy Springtime

From the Anna E. Dewdney Literary Trust

This adorable Spring story features the beloved Llama Llama character and his friends as they celebrate Spring. But Llama Llama promised two of his friends that they would celebrate together. As he tries to run back and forth between them, can he come up with a plan that allows everyone to enjoy the first day of Spring? Kids will love the familar situation Llama Llama deals with, as well as the adorable cartoon illustrations inspired by the television show!

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Happy Springtime!

Written by Kate McMullan and illustrated by Sujean Rim

This celebratory book takes readers from the first day of Spring to the first day of Summer. It reminds the reader that the winter months and the cold days will come to an end, and celebrates all the beauty and fun of the Spring season. The joyful text is accompanied by brightly colored illustrations that highlight the beautiful sights and the fun activities that we see in the springtime.

On a Rainy Day

Written by Sarah LuAnn Perkins

Springtime means spring showers, and this book celebrates the sounds of Spring and a rainy day. As a young girl’s outside play is interrupted by a rainstorm, she rushes home with her dad. The text and the illustrations focus on all the sounds they hear, whether it is the different noises the raindrops make, or the sounds of their video game or their blanket fort. In the end, they realize that they can have fun together, no matter the weather.

Do you have any favorite new Spring books for kids? Share them in the comments below!

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