All about Plants!
Check out these kids books all about plants and gardening!
All about plants!
Beaty, Andrea, author
2022
What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don't? And what's the tallest plant out there?
Amazing plants of the world
Sekaninová, Štěpánka.
2022
Welcome to this botanical garden, where human feet have not trodden for many years. Actually, one has-or rather a pair of them have. They belong to a passionate botanist who spends all his time in the company of flowers. He does not seem interested in people, as he feels himself to be a plant rather than a member of the species homo sapiens. He may seem strange-or even scary, like anything unknown-but rest assured that he is completely harmless just like his plants are . . . unless you're a fly or a beetle, which his carnivorous plants love to eat, that is. No worries, those meat lovers might possibly snatch at your snack if you have a ham sandwich or a sausage in your bag, but that's all. Though some of the plants from this forgotten botanical garden look predatory at first sight, even spooky, they are still just plants that can never catch you. Enough talking, though! Keep your hats on as our tour of the botanical garden begins . . .
Beatrice and Barb
Jenks Landry, Kate, author
2023
Barb is not your typical pet. She's hard to take on walks, not so good at playing fetch, and not exactly what you'd call 'cuddly'. Still, Beatrice loves taking care of her. But when Barb's beautiful pink color fades and she starts to droop, Beatrice wonders if she has what it takes to save her new friend. In this heartfelt story of friendship, a young girl is determined to save her most unlikely pet ... a Venus flytrap. Vivian Mineker's illustrations are imbued with the soft greens of plant life and beautifully convey the warmth and affection at the heart of the story.
Forever our home = kâkikê kîkinaw
Simpson, Tonya, author.
2023
"This gentle picture-book lullaby, in both Plains Cree and English, is a celebration of the plants and animals of the Prairies and a meditation on the sacred, ancestral connections between Indigenous children and their Traditional Territories."-- Provided by publisher.
G is for garden : a gardening ABC primer
Mireles, Ashley Marie, author.
2023
"A is for aeration, B is for bees, C is for compost... It's time to get your hands dirty! With L for leaf, N for nursery, and S for seeds, going from A to Z has never been so fresh. Take an alphabetized trip through the garden and discover the plants, animals, and tools that make gardening fun!" -- Provided by publisher.
Garden wonders : a guidebook for little green thumbs
Grindler, Sarah, author, illustrator.
2023
"The newest book in the Little Explorers series shows young readers how to garden everything from flowers to veggies -- and offers tips and tricks for keeping it all in bloom. Let's get our hands dirty! Whether you have a big backyard or pots on a balcony, you can grow just about anything if you have healthy soil, plenty of water, and bright sunlight. The newest book in the Little Explorers series takes young readers through every step to creating their own garden: from collecting nutrient-rich soil and choosing the right time of day to water your plants, to identifying helpful critters from unwanted pests. Featuring new vocabulary words like "germinate," "fertilizer," and "pollinator," and encouraging a microscopic look at nature, this is the perfect book for curious little gardeners. What will you grow first?"-- Provided by publisher.
Good things
Greene, Maryah.
2023
When Malcom loses his Pops, he pays homage to his life through the growth and love of plants. Includes a glossery of plants and plant terms and materials.
Grandma's garden
Armier, Toni, author
2022
It's springtime, and a young girl points to what's outside the kitchen window, wondering about Grandma's special spot. It's a garden filled with vegetables, flowers, fruits, and more! Grandma takes the little girl outside and shows her how she can help make all the plants grow. From pulling weeds to planting seeds and watering plants to keeping the bugs away, Grandma and granddaughter work together till harvest time. Then it's back to the kitchen for a wonderful dinner . . . and of course, dessert. Told from the point of view of the granddaughter, and featuring lush illustrations of lettuce, cabbage, peas, apricots, marigolds, cacti, tomatoes, peaches, and more, this simple journey from awe to understanding will become a treasured read-aloud for grandmothers and their grandchildren.
Growing food in the garden
Stier, Catherine, author.
2022
Inspired by trip to the farmer's market, Daniel decides to learn more about plants and joins the local community garden.
Hello, meadow!
Pierce, Terry, author
2023
"Grassy, flower-filled meadows are really pretty! It's oh-so tempting to hike and skip right through them. But meadows are actually fragile, and human footsteps and picnics can cause them harm--and then they cannot do their important work of providing habitat for creatures and plants, filtering water, and even storing carbon. The bouncy text and vibrant illustrations in this sturdy board book show little nature lovers how to easily protect meadows while enjoying one of Earth's loveliest features."-- Booktopia.com.
I love strawberries
Anderson, Shannon, author.
2022
"Jolie LOVES strawberries and wants to grow her own, but first she has to convince her parents she is responsible enough to take care of plants herself. Once Jolie finally gets her very own strawberry plants she finds out just how delicious (and how hard) it can be to grow your own food"-- Provided by publisher.
A jungle in your living room : a guide to creating your own houseplant collection
Holland, Michael, author.
2023
Little green fingers : easy peasy gardening activities
Philip, Claire, author.
2023
"This follow-up to the much-loved Easy Peasy is filled with inspiring, creative and simple gardening activities that will show kids how to grow fruits and vegetables and create fun-filled art projects while teaching them about the natural world"-- Provided by publisher.
Logan's greenhouse
Brown-Wood, JaNay, author
2022
Logan is organizing a pet playdate at his greenhouse for all of his friends, and his treats won't be the same without his carrots. He's searched and searched, but his greenhouse is filled with plenty of plants and Logan needs our help to identify them. Can you help Logan find them in time for his playdate?
Luke and Lottie and their vegetable garden
Wielockx, Ruth, 1971-
2022
"Luke and Lottie are gardening! They rake the dirt, put little plants in the ground, and sow radishes. Luke even plants a candy for fun. But waiting for things to grow is hard! A cheerful and familiar picture book about vegetable gardening"--Page 4 of cover.
Miguel's community garden
Brown-Wood, JaNay, author
2023
Miguel has many plants in his community garden, and today he must find his sunflowers. Let's help Miguel look for them!
My first garden : activities for children 3 to 6 years
Carrière, Nicholle, 1961-, author
2022
Guides children into creating their own garden.
Nell plants a tree
Wynter, Anne, author.
2023
This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl's careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living center of a loving, intergenerational Black family. For Earth Day and every day! Inspired by the pecan trees of the creators' own childhoods, Anne Wynter's lyrical picture book, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by Daniel Miyares, brims with wonder and love.
Plants to the rescue! : the plants, trees, and fungi that are solving some of the world's biggest problems
Baliga, Vikram, author.
2023
"Discover all of the amazing ways plants, trees, and fungi are helping to solve some of the world's biggest problems in this book by plant scientist Dr. Vikram Baliga"-- Provided by publisher.
Powered by plants : meet the trees, flowers and vegetation that inspire our everyday technology
Gifford, Clive.
2022
". . . introduces us to the . . . plants whose . .. features have inspired innovations in human technology"--Provided by publisher.
Rooftop garden
Smith, Danna, author.
2022
A group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden. Set to a foot-tappin' original tune, this rhythmic, rhyming story will have kids singing enthusiastically about the six stages of plant growth. The story concludes with a summer harvest and feast that celebrates the gardeners' commitment. Includes singalong audio and video animation.
The secret world of plants
Hoare, Ben, author
2022
Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure it catches its prey, and why some tulips used to cost more than a house! This fascinating book for kids explores the vast plant kingdom and explains how plants work, as well as the weird and wonderful relationships they have with animals.
The story of conservation : a first book about protecting nature
Barr, Catherine, 1965- author.
2023
Earth's natural resources include air, minerals, plants, soil, water, and wildlife. Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can persist for future generations. It includes maintaining diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment, such as nutrient cycling. As well as discovering the effects conservation could have across the world, this book will help you discover practical ways we can work together to help protect our resources for our future generations.
Weird and wonderful nature : tales of more than 100 unique animals, plants, and phenomena
Hoare, Ben, author
2023
This eye-opening book, sure to captivate the imagination with interesting information and stunning photographs, reveals the most surprising, rare and unusual plants, animals, rocks and phenomena in nature.