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There are so many things to look forward to in springtime: more plantlife, warmer temperatures, and holidays like Easter! The days get longer and the hibernating animals awake from their slumber, springtime is a season of change. Check out these picture books that are perfect to read during springtime for kids ages 4-8!  
Sourgrass
Illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani

What do you do when your best friend moves away? This hopeful and resonant book filled with soft, vibrant illustrations tells the story of two friends who find a way to keep their special friendship alive, no matter the distance.

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Brave Baby Hummingbird
Illustrated by Tiffany Bozic

From the beloved New York Times bestselling, Sibert Honor–winning author of the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus author comes a “beautifulcaptivating” (Booklist, starred review) nonfiction picture book about the most exquisite and extraordinary of winged creatures—hummingbirds.

Yaya and the Sea
Illustrated by Tonya Engel

A family goes on a trip from the city to the sea in search of renewal in this “lively and lovely…beautiful” (Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming) picture book that’s an ode to sisterhood, nature, and being present.

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Log Life
Illustrated by Amy Hevron

Discover the tiny, fascinating world of nurse logs in this first book in an illuminating picture book series that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature.

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Bear Finds Eggs
Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Bear and his friends hunt for missing eggs in this new picture book adventure in the bestselling series.

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This Is the Planet Where I Live
Illustrated by Debra Frasier

This picture book celebrates and honors the interconnectedness of everything here on planet Earth.

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Love Makes a Garden Grow
Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo

From the bestselling illustrator of Strictly No Elephants comes a sweetly personal and stunningly illustrated picture book about a young girl who grows closer to her grandfather by tending to the garden with him.

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Some Questions About Trees
Illustrated by Toni Yuly

An utterly charming picture book that celebrates a child’s sense of curiosity about the world with playful yet thoughtful questions about trees—perfect for fans of Julie Fogliano and Ruth Krauss.

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Peter Easter Frog
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

In this hilarious picture book, a group of basket-bearing, egg-delivering animal friends give the Easter Bunny a run for his money—led by Peter Easter Frog!

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Green on Green
Illustrated by Felicita Sala

Discover the joys of nature, seasons, family—and the vibrant colors of them all—in this lyrical picture book from the author of the acclaimed Blue on Blue.

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The Honeybee
Illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault

Buzz from flower to flower with a sweet honeybee in this timely, clever, and breathtakingly gorgeous picture book from critically acclaimed author Kirsten Hall and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault.

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An Ordinary Day
Illustrated by Elizabet Vukovic

An ordinary day in an ordinary neighborhood turns out to be quite extraordinary in this moving story about the circle of life.

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Seeking a Bunny
Illustrated by Allie Smith

From bestselling author Angela DiTerlizzi comes a lighthearted Easter board book perfect for Easter bunny fans everywhere!

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A Tale for Easter
Illustrated by Tasha Tudor

Delight in the magic of Easter with this springtime tale from Caldecott Honoree Tasha Tudor, now available as a Classic Board Book.

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In a Garden
Illustrated by Aimée Sicuro

“McCanna's superb scansion never misses...Like its subject: full of bustling life yet peaceful.” —Kirkus Reviews

Acclaimed author Tim McCanna celebrates gardens, nature, and all sorts of critters in this delightful and vibrant read-aloud picture book.

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Cowie

Cowie is a donkey who feels like a cow on the inside. Will his friends help him make his dream come true? Find out in this sweetly told story about discovering your true self.

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Beehive
Illustrated by Jorey Hurley

Acclaimed author Jorey Hurley shows us how bees make and store honey in this bold and graphic picture book that includes informative backmatter on the process.

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Being Frog

From award-winning author and photographer April Pulley Sayre comes a stunning photographic look at the fascinating lives of frogs.

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The Itsy Bitsy Bunny
Illustrated by Sanja Rescek

A fun and playful holiday twist on “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” makes this favorite nursery rhyme perfect for Easter!

Thank You, Garden
Illustrated by Simone Shin

From the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning picture book All the World comes an exuberant, lyrical celebration of the plants—and people—that grow and thrive in a busy community garden.

The Little Rabbit
Illustrated by Nicola Killen

From beloved author/illustrator Nicola Killen comes an enchanting spring story about a magical friendship between a little girl and her stuffed rabbit who comes to life, lovingly told and illustrated in limited color with lovely foil and interactive die cut pages.

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Hop
Illustrated by Jorey Hurley

Baby bunnies go on a spring day adventure in this delightful Classic Board Book from acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley. A perfect gift for your little one’s Easter basket!

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If I Had a Little Dream
Illustrated by Melissa Castrillon

A Spring 2017 Indie Next Selection

Nina Laden’s warm and lyrical picture book sees and appreciates through a child’s eyes how fortunate we are to live in the world we do.

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Spring for Sophie
Illustrated by Jen Hill

From snowy days to gray skies, a little girl watches and waits and wonders, will spring ever come? And then one day…

Sophie listens and watches for the signs of spring. Day after day, the same snow is frozen outside her window and the skies above are as gray as the day before. And then Sophie thinks will spring ever come and how will I know it is here?

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Sometimes Rain
Illustrated by Diana Sudyka

Celebrate the four seasons of the year and all of the fun that comes with them with this lyrical, rhyming picture book from the author of I Heart You.

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Bloom Boom!

Discover the magic—and the science—behind spring flower blooms with this companion to the celebrated Raindrops Roll, Best in Snow, and Full of Fall.

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Henny

Henny is a chick who’s just a little different from everyone else in the barn—and who learns to embrace her special gift in this whimsical and charming picture book debut from Elizabeth Rose Stanton.

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Peeping Beauty
Illustrated by Zoe Waring

Mama, Papa, and their little family can’t wait for their newest chicks to arrive. But one little chick just doesn’t want to break out of its shell in this sweet spin on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty.

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My Little Fox

A little fox discovers the wonders of the world around him in this exuberant picture book that celebrates the seasons and the relationship between a parent and child.

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Blooming Beneath the Sun
Illustrated by Ashley Bryan

Newbery Award honoree Ashley Bryan has hand-selected a collection of celebrated English poet Christina Rossetti’s poems to illustrate with his inimitable flourish.

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If I Was the Sunshine
Illustrated by Loren Long

A breathtaking picture book about the relationships we share from New York Times bestselling storytellers Julie Fogliano and Loren Long in the tradition of The Runaway Bunny and Guess How Much I Love You.

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Ribbit
Illustrated by Jorey Hurley

With minimal prose and joyful illustrations, acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley tells the story of a year in the life of a frog family.

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