Best Nature & Outdoors Books for Kids
20 nature books for kids, picked from the 114 we’ve reviewed. Nature books slow kids down and sharpen their eyes — the outdoors gets bigger the closer you look. Every pick links to our full review, with age fit and where to buy.
The Magic Faraway Tree Film novelisation by Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton
Discover the magic! When Fran's mum loses her job, her family has to move to a ramshackle barn on the edge of a wood. It's bad enough that they've had to downsize, but now their phones have no signal and they actually have to interact with nature! But then they stumble across the Faraway Tree, meet
Adventures in the Magical Forest A Fantasy Chapter Book for Kids
Anniston Rose Clark
Bob Shumaker was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and now lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina with his wife, Sharon and their daughter, Katy. He retired early from his sales and marketing company to focus on one of his lifelong passions: writing. He began writing at age nine, inventing short stories
Drawing Zentangle Nature (How to Draw Zentangle Art) by Jane Marbaix
Jane Marbaix
The beauty of nature has inspired some of the world's greatest artwork. Now, with the help of Zentangle art, artists of all capabilities can create their own nature-themed masterpieces. This engaging volume uses colorful illustrations and concise step-by-step instructions to introduce readers to Zen
Bookscape Board Books A Forests Seasons
Ingela P. Arrhenius
Escape into a magical world with this adorable Bookscape Board Book! Discover a forest's seasons in a one-of-a-kind format, complete with art by celebrated illustrator Ingela Arrhenius. Each uniquely shaped page overlaps with the next to create a complete landscape when closed—and an immersive world
Sea Otter Sunrise (Magic Tree House) by Mary Pope Osborne
Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to save sea otters after a shark attack! Magic Tree House is the perfect series for kids ready to transition from leveled readers and picture books to longer
Animal Orchestra Plays Mozart A Magical Journey through a Forest Set
Sam Taplin
Children can discover the magic of Mozart by pressing the buttons in this enchanting sound book. The animal orchestra travel through the forest playing five different pieces of Mozart's music and telling the other animals a little bit about the extraordinary man who wrote them. The beautiful illustr
Weird and Wonderful Nature Tales of More Than 100 Unique Animals
Ben Hoare
Discover the stories of more than 100 striking, rare, and unusual species, and objects, all told by author Ben Hoare. This third installment of the DK Treasures series explores the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselve
Forest Bedtime Stories A Cozy Storybook for Kids about Feelings
Kamil Wysocza
Say good night in the sweetest way with this heartwarming bedtime journey through the forest!
Super Science Comics Explore Stem, Nature, and Space! (Set)
Various
Comics are an excellent way to get young people interested in reading. With the help of this innovative series, comics can also be an excellent way to get young people interested in STEM, nature, and space. In each book, readers will meet and follow along with some friendly characters, and learn all
Kelp the Underwater Forest! The Underwater Forest! (Worlds Weirdest Plants)
Patricia Fletcher
Forests can be found all over the world, including underwater! Giant kelp forests grow in coastal waters where the water is very clear so sunlight can reach the sea floor. Kelp can grow up to 18 inches a day if the conditions are right, meaning kelp forests can spring up quickly! Full-color photogra
Glad Goat and the Forest Zoo by Karen Keleher
Karen Keleher
Even in a small forest zoo, the hero may be someone you know.
Adventures in the Friendly Forest A 30-Day Storybook Devotional
Amanda Jass
Welcome to the Friendly Forest! This 30-day storybook devotional features beautiful illustrations, lovable characters, and reflective questions that will help kids learn and grow in their faith. Blaze, Hensley, Hoo, Cubby, and Flora love living in the Friendly Forest! So when a big storm brings big
Nature Images of Our Beautiful Planet
Dale Thomas
With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough, this is the striking photographic companion to the Emmy–winning NETFLIX original documentary series, presenting never-before-seen visuals of nature's most intriguing animals in action and the environmental change that has to be seen to be believed. With six
The Nature of Change Lessons of Determination, Resilience, and Hope
René Marsh
In The Nature of Change by CNN correspondent René Marsh, Amal and Kit struggle with all the different experiences they encounter following a move. As kids explore alongside the siblings, they will discover how to manage the emotional ups and downs that come with change ... and see that the important
The Wonders of Nature (DK Childrens Anthologies)
Ben Hoare
Uncover awe-inspiring stories behind the natural world with this nature book for curious kids aged 7-9. The world is filled with curious objects such as amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, animals and more. The wonders of wildlife are so much bigger than young minds can fathom and
Rock? Plant? Animal? How Nature Keeps Us Guessing
Etta Kaner
An interactive guessing game featuring nature's most unusual adaptations and characteristics Can you tell the difference between a rock, a plant, and an animal? While it might sound simple, the vast diversity of life on earth can throw us some serious curveballs! Sometimes, what looks like a plant i
Bees Like Flowers a childrens book (Mummy Nature 2) by Rebecca Bielawski
Rebecca Bielawski
A delightful rhyme of a bee and a flower, showcasing their divine bond and the strength of life-giving. Author Tosari Thomas is an Australian mother of two and a community-minded person as a former youth worker and school chaplain. She crafted Mummy Bee and Me to feature her love of nature, as the b
Magic Tree House Merlin Missions Books 1-25 Boxed Set by Mary Pope Osborne
Mary Pope Osborne
Merlin Mission Books 1-25 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time ever! Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the magician sends Jack and Annie on
Secrets of the Stars 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature
Alicia Klepeis
15 five-minute bedtime stories about nocturnal animals around the world, inspired by real science
Pookie and the Whispering Wind A gentle nature fantasy about friendship
Sweta Sharma Sabharwal
Pookie’s not sure about the picnic. New places and new people still make her nervous. Even with her cheerful friend Piyali by her side, it’s hard to know how to feel when someone new bursts into her quiet space. But on the banks of the Relli River, something unexpected happens��something that helps