Nature & Outdoors Books for 3–5 Year Olds
20 nature books for 3–5 year olds, picked from the 114 nature books in our review library. 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
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
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!
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
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
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
Sleeping with nature leaves The hidden beauty of our world
Elisabeth Miller
This charming nature exploration book invites young readers to discover the hidden world of leaves through a gentle bedtime journey. Elisabeth Miller guides children through the intricate patterns, v...
Viruses (A True Book Invisible Nature) by Jay Leslie
Jay Leslie
Discover the microscopic world all around us and how it impacts our lives with this new series of books for young readers! Have you ever had the flu? If so, you have experienced what viruses can be! Viruses are germs that invade our bodies and make us sick. They are so tiny that 500 million of the s
All About Nature Animals, Insects, Plants, and More!
Huda Harajli
This is the first book in a brand-new series featuring TONS of awesomely incredible, weird, and crazy facts! Did you know crickets have ears on their knees? That snakes never close their eyes? Or that no plant has black flowers? Discover these incredible facts and more in the first Fact Attack book,
Johanna Basfords Notes from Nature 30 Affirmations Cards to Color
Johanna Basford
This set of 30 coloring cards combines intricate nature illustrations with uplifting affirmations, creating a mindful activity that blends artistic expression with positive psychology. Each card feat...
A Tree Is a Community (Books for a Better Earth)
David L. Harrison
"In this science nonfiction picture book, one tree supports an ecosystem of life-insects, mammals, and even humans"--
Great Big Book of Childrens Games Over 450 Indoor & Outdoor Games for Kids
Debra Wise
450 indoor and outdoor games for pre-school to middle-school-age kids arranged by age group.
A Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House)
Mary Pope Osborne
Meet Jackie Robinson and solve a mystery in the #1 bestselling Magic Tree House chapter book series! PLAY BALL! Jack and Annie aren’t great baseball players . . . yet! Then Morgan the librarian gives them magical baseball caps that will make them experts. They just need to wear the caps to a special
Animal Babies Zoo Babies, Ocean Babies, Forest Babies, Farm Babies
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann
This charming board book introduces young readers to the adorable world of baby animals through crisp, vibrant photographs and simple, clear text. Each page features a different animal baby in its na...