Flower Books for Kids

The ultimate collection of beautiful flower books for kids of all ages! We’ve hand picked our favorite fiction and non-fiction flower books for your child. Let’s get reading about flowers!

Flower Books for Kids

Flowers are all around us, even in our books. There’s a large variety of children’s books about flowers for you to read with your child. You can explore both fiction and non-fiction stories about flowers as your child explore the world of flowers.

We’ve created the ultimate collection of 75+ Flower Books for Kids. We’ve included a link to listen to the Read Aloud as well for hours of flower inspired storytime.

What skills do children learn while studying about flowers?

Learning about flowers is an important part of early childhood education for several reasons:

• Cognitive development: Flowers are fascinating and complex organisms that can teach children about the natural world. They can learn about the different parts of a flower, how flowers reproduce, and the role of flowers in the ecosystem.
• Sensory development: Flowers come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Exploring flowers can help children develop their sense of sight, touch, and smell.
• Language development: Flowers can be used to teach children new words and concepts. They can also be used to encourage storytelling and imaginative play.
• Social and emotional development: Flowers can be used to teach children about the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for the environment. They can also be used to promote positive emotions, such as happiness and joy.

There are a variety of things that young child can learn from flowers. One of my favorite things to do with kids is to plant flowers in the garden. Here’s our top pick for flowers to grow with kids.

Why do kids love learning about flowers?

• They’re pretty! Kids love bright colors and interesting shapes, and flowers have plenty of both.
• They smell good! Kids love to sniff different flowers and see how they smell.
• They’re everywhere! Kids can find flowers in their backyard, at the park, or even on a hike.
• You can do cool stuff with them! Kids can make bouquets, decorate their rooms, or even make their own perfume with flowers.
• Science! Kids can learn about the parts of a flower, how flowers grow, and how they make new flowers.
• Culture! Kids can learn about flowers from different parts of the world and how people use them.
• Nature! Spending time outside is good for kids. It helps them relax, feel better, and be more creative. And flowers are a great way to get kids outside.

Best flower books for kids

• Picture books: Picture books are great for little kids who are just learning about flowers because they have easy words and lots of bright colors.
• Non-fiction books: If you’re a curious kid who wants to know all the nitty-gritty details about flowers, like how they grow and why they’re so important to our planet, check out these nonfiction books.
• Activity books: These books are bursting with flower-themed games and puzzles that’ll keep you entertained for hours.
• Fiction books: Dive into a world of make-believe with these stories about flowers. They’re a fun way to learn about the beauty and importance of flowers.

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Fiction Flower Books for Kids

Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn (Read Aloud)

The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle (Read Aloud)

We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines (Read Aloud)

Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert (Read Aloud)

In a Garden by Tim McCanna (Read Aloud)

The Digger and the Flower by Joseph Kuefler (Read Aloud)

Grandma’s Gardens by Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton (Read Aloud)

Just Flowers by Erin Dealey

Grandma Lisa’s Humming, Buzzing, Chirping Garden by Lisa Doseff

The Flower Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta (Read Aloud)

The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall (Read Aloud)

The Garden Next Door by Collin Pine

Grow Happy by Jon Lasser PhD (Read Aloud)

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (Read Aloud)

Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert (Read Aloud)

Ghost Orchid by Fiona Lumbers

Before the Seed: How Pollen Moves by Susannah Buhrman-Deever

The Bumblebee Garden by Dawn Casey (Read Aloud)

Mouse’s First Spring by Lauren Thompson (Read Aloud)

Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson (Read Aloud)

Blossom and Bud by Frank J. Sileo PhD (Read Aloud)

The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson (Read Aloud)

Don’t Touch that Flower! by Alice Hemming (Read Aloud)

Zinnia’s Flower Garden by Monica Wellington (Read Aloud)

Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney (Read Aloud)

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (Read Aloud)

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner (Read Aloud)

Flower Garden by Eve Bunting and Kathryn Hewitt (Read Aloud)

Miss Maple’s Seeds by Eliza Wheeler (Read Aloud)

Rose’s Garden by Peter H. Reynolds (Read Aloud)

The Flower by John Light (Read Aloud)

The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus by Lara Hawthorne (Read Aloud)

The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds by Joanna Cole (Read Aloud)

That’s Not a Daffodil! by Elizabeth Honey (Read Aloud)

Little Dandelion Seeds the World by Julia Richardson (Read Aloud)

The Little Gardener by Emily Hughes (Read aloud)

My Garden by Kevin Henkes (Read Aloud)

The Curious Garden by Peter Brown (Read Aloud)

Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn Harris (Read Aloud)

Lift-the-flap First Questions and Answers How do flowers grow? by Daynes Katie

Flower Books Featuring Art

Van Gogh and the Sunflowers by Laurence Anholt (Read Aloud)

The Magical Garden of Claude Monet by Laurence Anholt (Read Aloud)

Katie and the Sunflowers by James Mayhew (Read Aloud)

Katie and the Waterlily Pond by James Mayhew (Read Aloud)

Wildflower Books for Kids

Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America by Kathi Appelt (Read Aloud)

Wildflower Walk by Amy Hansen & Danika Runyan

Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms (Take Along Guides) by Diane Burns

Flower Books About Famous Gardeners and Gardens

Celia Planted a Garden: The Story of Celia Thaxter and Her Island Garden by Phyllis Root & Gary D. Schmidt

A Weed Is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver by Aliki (Read Aloud)

The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver by Gene Barretta (Read Aloud)

Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers by Uma Mishra-Newbery (Read Aloud)

Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood by Tony Hillery (Read Aloud)

Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden by Edith Pattou (Read Aloud)

Flower Books Featuring Diverse Stories

Growing Season by Maryann Cocca-Leffler (Read Aloud)

The Boy Who Grew Flowers by Jen Wojtowicz (Read Aloud)

Bloom by Anne Booth (Read Aloud)

Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala by Meenal Patel (Read Aloud)

Where Wildflowers Grow by Hà Dinh (Read Aloud)

A Piece of Home by Jeri Watts (Read Aloud)

Magnolia Flower by Zora Neale Hurston & Ibram X. Kendi (Read Aloud)

Non-Fiction Flower Books for Kids

Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom by DK and Smithsonian Institution

Flowers by Gail Gibbons (Read Aloud)

I Can Grow a Flower by DK (Read Aloud)

The Reason for a Flower by Ruth Heller (Read Aloud)

A Seed is the Start by Melissa Stewart (Read Aloud)

National Geographic Readers: Seed to Plant by Kristin Baird Rattini (Read Aloud)

How to Speak Flower: A Kid’s Guide to Buds, Blooms, and Blossoms by Molly Williams

What’s Inside A Flower? by Rachel Ignotofsky (Read Aloud)

Mrs. Peanuckle’s Flower Alphabet by Mrs. Peanuckle (Read Aloud)

The Big Book of Blooms by Yuval Zommer

Flowers Are Calling by Rita Gray (Read Aloud)

The Amazing Plant Life Cycle Story by Kay Barnham (Read Aloud)

How a Seed Grows by Helene J Jordan (Read Aloud)

My First Garden: For Little Gardeners Who Want to Grow by Livi Gosling

A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis (Read Aloud)

Flowers Are Pretty … Weird! (Nature’s Top Secrets) by Rosemary Mosco

Want more books about plants? Explore our top pick of Gardening Books for Kids!

Benefits of learning about flowers for young children

• Improved attention and focus: Studies have shown that exposure to nature can help children improve their attention and focus. Looking at flowers can be a calming and meditative activity that can help children relax and focus on the present moment.
• Increased creativity: Flowers can inspire creativity in young children. They can be used in art projects, imaginative play, and storytelling.
• Development of fine motor skills: Picking flowers and arranging them in a vase can help children develop their fine motor skills.
• Encouragement of outdoor exploration: Learning about flowers can encourage young children to explore the outdoors and appreciate the natural world.
• Development of a sense of wonder: Flowers can help children develop a sense of wonder and awe about the natural world. This can lead to a lifelong love of nature.

Here’s a quick guide to all of our featured Flower Activities:

• 10 Flowers to Grow with Kids
• Spiral Paper Flowers Craft Tutorial 
• Garden Art with Flowers 
• DIY Flower Bouquet with Paper Art 
• Hanging Flower Window Art Craft
• Simple Flower Activities for Kids 
• Painted Cinderblock Flower Planter
• LEGO Garden Art 
• Sunflower Art Gallery Prints 
• Florist Playdate Idea 
• Playdough Number Flower Game 
• Flowers for Butterfly Garden 
• The Tiny Seed Activity and Printables
• Flower Rangoli Design for Kids 
• Dragon Vase Flower Painting with Kids 
• Flower Scavenger Hunt for Spring 

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