Wildflower book list
Our favorite wildflower book list for kids:
1) Miss Rumphius - by Barbara Cooney
A beloved Caldecott winner * American Book Award
Barbara Cooney’s story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation.The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went.
2) The Flowers are Calling - by Rita Gray
Flowers are calling to all the animals of the forest, “Drink me!” — but it’s the pollinators who feast on their nectar. In rhyming poetic form and with luminous artwork, this book shows us the marvel of natural cooperation between plants, animals, and insects as they each play their part in the forest’s cycle of life.
3) Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers- by Kathi Appelt
In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson’s environmental vision.
Joy Fisher Hein’s colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird’s love for natural beauty.
4) What's Inside a Flower-by Rachel Ignotofsky
Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers -- from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry. Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.
5) Mrs. Peanuckle's Flower Alphabet- Mrs. Peanuckle
From the aster to the zinnia, Mrs. Peanuckle introduces very young children to 26 types of flowers from across the globe.For each one, she offers a single defining characteristic, some of them very surprising. Did you know that there are twice as many orchid species as bird species? It's true!Do flowers taste good? Birds, bees, and butterflies sure think so! With bold, colorful pages, strong graphic art, and exciting design, these flowers are certain to be remembered by the children and adults who share this book.
6) A little guide to Wildflowers- by Charlotte Voake
An indispensable guide to the wild flowers that you see every day: by the road, as garden weeds, or between the cracks in the pavement — as well as on trips to the country or seaside. Arranged in color for speedy identification, with extra anecdotes from winsome characters in Charlotte Voake’s inimitable style, this child-friendly guide also includes keynotes on plant parts and the seasons.
7) Oh say can you seed? - the Cat in the Hat learning library
With the able assistance of Thing 1 and Thing 2 — and a fleet of Rube Goldbergian vehicles — the Cat in the Hat examines the various parts of plants, seeds, and flowers; basic photosynthesis and pollination; and seed dispersal.
8) What does the bunny see? - by Linda Sue Park
What Does Bunny See? is a rhyming story about a rabbit playing in the garden and discovers different types of flowers. Each page shows a different color flower and names it. This is a great book for reading about flowers and learning colors.
9) We are the gardeners - by Joanna Gaines
Not exactly a wildflower book, but a lovely book about growing flowers. We Are the Gardeners follows a family garden and everything the Gaines family had to do in order to make their family garden successful.
10) Poppy, Buttercup, Bluebell and Dandy - by Fiona Woodock
Watch a gorgeous garden bloom and grow in this enchanting new picture book from rising star Fiona Woodcock! A group of beautiful and feisty young wildflowers on skateboards and scooters zoom through the pages of this stunning book, spreading flower seeds as they go. Together they transform their urban environment into a place that is no longer gray, but filled with color and scent. Nature’s magic is revealed in all its glory, embodying Ralph Waldo Emerson’s idea that a weed is “a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” Budding environmentalists will respond to the underlying themes of conservation and stewardship of the earth.
11) Dandelions - Katrina McKelvey
This heart-warming picture book explores the bond between a father and his daughter. One day, a little girl notices her father mowing the lawn — in the process destroying her favourite flowers: the dandelions. She rushes out to stop him, but she’s too late, they’re all gone. There’s nothing for it: she’s just going to have to sit outside and wait until they grow back! But fortunately, Dad has another idea
12) A Piece of Home - by Jeri Watts
“When Hee Jun’s family moves from Korea to West Virginia, he struggles to adjust to his new home. His eyes are not big and round like his classmates, and he can’t understand anything the teacher says, even when she speaks s-l-o-w-l-y and loudly at him. As he lies in bed at night, the sky seems smaller and darker. But little by little Hee Jun begins to learn English words and make friends on the playground. And one day he is invited to a classmate’s house, where he sees a flower he knows from his garden in Korea, “mugunghwa,” or Rose of Sharon, as his friend tells him and Hee Jun is happy to bring a shoot to his grandmother to plant a “piece of home” in their new garden.”
13) The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver - Gene Barretta
When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own. Here, he rolled dirt between his fingers to check if plants needed more rain or sun. He protected roots through harsh winters, so plants could be reborn in the spring. He trimmed flowers, spread soil, studied life cycles. And it was in this very place that George’s love of nature sprouted into something so much more—his future. Gene Barretta’s moving words and Frank Morrison’s beautiful paintings tell the inspiring life and history of George Washington Carver, from a baby born into slavery to celebrated botanist, scientist, and inventor. His passion and determination are the seeds to this lasting story about triumph over hardship—a tale that begins in a secret garden.