Books About Plants & Growth for UK Parents
🌱 The Tiny Seed – Eric Carle
A beautifully illustrated story following a tiny seed on its journey through the seasons, teaching children about the plant life cycle.
🌻 Sam Plants a Sunflower – Kate Petty
A simple and engaging introduction to growing sunflowers, perfect for young children.
🌿 The Amazing Plant Life Cycle Story – Kay Barnham
A wonderful book explaining the life cycle of plants with child-friendly language and illustrations.
🌳 The Extraordinary Gardener – Sam Boughton
A heartwarming story about a little boy who transforms a grey city into a green paradise, inspiring young gardeners.
Books About Plants & Growth for US Parents
🌱 The Tiny Seed – Eric Carle
A beautifully illustrated story following a tiny seed on its journey through the seasons, teaching children about the plant life cycle.
🌼 Plant the Tiny Seed – Christie Matheson
A wonderfully interactive book where children can tap, clap, and wiggle to “help” a seed grow.
🌿 A Seed Is Sleepy – Dianna Hutts Aston & Sylvia Long
A stunningly illustrated exploration of the fascinating world of seeds, from tiny poppy seeds to giant coconut seeds.
🌻 How a Seed Grows – Helene J. Jordan & Loretta Krupinski
A simple, step-by-step explanation of how seeds grow, perfect for young gardeners.
🍎 From Seed to Plant – Gail Gibbons
A classic non-fiction book with engaging illustrations explaining how plants grow from seeds.
🌳 The Apple Pie Tree – Zoe Hall
Follows an apple tree through the seasons, showing how apples grow and end up as a delicious treat.
🌷 Lola Plants a Garden – Anna McQuinn
A sweet story about a little girl who plants a garden inspired by her favorite poem.
Do you have a favourite children’s book about plants and growth? I’d love to hear about it! Feel free to share your suggestions in the comments below.