Topic: SPRING!
books for Kindergarten level readers

SPRING has always been a popular topic on the GoodKids websites.  Here, finally, is a list of books just for children reading at the Kindergarten level.
  • A couple of the books are about all 4 seasons.
  • One book earned a Starred Review from Publisher's Weekly
  • Two of the books are available in Spanish! 

**all ratings from GoodReads


bookcover of SPRING IS HERE!: A Story About Seeds  (Ant Hill) by Joan HolubSpring Is Here!: A Story About Seeds
(Ant Hill)
by Joan Holub
Will Terry (Illustrator) 

3.44 avg rating — 16 ratings

The little guys from Ant Hill find and plant some seeds, then patiently wait until spring to enjoy the plants that appear.

sample page from SPRING IS HERE!: A Story About Seeds  (Ant Hill) by Joan Holub

Reading Information:
Word Count: 97
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 0.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 159250
Lexile: 190L


bookcover of Spring  (Watching the Seasons) by Emily C. DawsonSpring
(Watching the Seasons)
by Emily C. Dawson
Common Core Suggested Common Core Suggested

This one might not be available unless your library has it.

The book uses photos to show how spring weather affects animals, plants, and people.

Word Count: 106
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 154043


bookcover of Here Comes Spring, And Summer And Fall And Winter  (DK CHILDREN)  by Mary Elizabeth MurphyHere Comes Spring, And Summer And Fall And Winter
(DK CHILDREN)
by Mary Elizabeth Murphy

This book follows all 4 seasons. Crunching leaves, cold snow, pretty blossoms... it's very cute, with colorful drawings of a momma dog and her puppy.

sample page #1 from Here Comes Spring, And Summer And Fall And Winter  (DK CHILDREN)  by Mary Elizabeth Murphy
This is momma.
sample page #2 from Here Comes Spring, And Summer And Fall And Winter  (DK CHILDREN)  by Mary Elizabeth Murphy
This is the facing-page with her darling.
Word Count: 171
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 54330
Lexile: BR


bookcover of It's Spring, Dear Dragon  (Dear Dragon)  by Margaret HillertIt's Spring, Dear Dragon
(Dear Dragon)
by Margaret Hillert

3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings

The boy and his dragon enjoy spending a spring day playing outside.

sample page #1 from It's Spring, Dear Dragon  (Dear Dragon)  by Margaret Hillert

Common Core Suggested Common Core Suggested

Word Count: 240
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 132595
Lexile: BR
--Espanole!
Es Primavera, Querido Dragon = It's Spring, Dear Dragon


bookcover of Silly Lilly And The Four Seasons  (Toon Books)  by Agnes RosenstiehlSilly Lilly And The Four Seasons
(Toon Books)
by Agnes Rosenstiehl



**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
3.14 avg rating — 116 ratings

Agnes Rosenstiehl is a popular children's author in France, and in this little book her Lilly changes clothes and activities as the seasons flow, one to another.

This is another book that takes a look at the 4 seasons.

sample page #1 from Silly Lilly And The Four Seasons  (Toon Books)  by Agnes Rosenstiehl

sample page #2 from Silly Lilly And The Four Seasons  (Toon Books)  by Agnes Rosenstiehl

 You can find a more in-depth review with more sample pages here:  Review: SILLY LILLY AND THE FOUR SEASONS

Word Count: 223
Page Count:  36
Accelerated Reader: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 121606
Lexile: BR
--sample pages available


bookcover of What Happens In Spring?  (Four Super Seasons)  by Alex ApplebyWhat Happens In Spring?
(Four Super Seasons)
by Alex Appleby

Spring is pretty exciting after a cold winter, and in this book the focus is said to be on the "growth of new plants, animals coming out of hibernation".

Word Count: 51
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 164158


bookcover of Apple Tree  (Neighborhood Readers)  by Autumn Leigh  Apple Tree
(Neighborhood Readers)
by Autumn Leigh

I'm sorry but I couldn't find a description for the contents of this book.

Word Count: 123
Page Count: 16
Accelerated Reader:  0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 121790
--Espanole!
El Manzano


For Non-Fiction books with a focus on seeds and plant growth see, SEEDS! Good Books about Plant Life Cycles for Kindergarten Level Readers


compiled by Pam
updated March 2014