Step into Spring with our Outdoorsy Picks

Posted on 16 March 2023

The days are getting longer and buds are beginning to bloom – Spring must be nearly here! We’ve put together a list of book recommendations that celebrate nature and the great outdoors, to encourage you and your little ones to make the most of Spring.

We’re Going On a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury

We’re going on a bear hunt! Through the long wavy grass, the thick oozy mud and the swirling, whirling snowstorm. Rustle rustle! Splish splosh! Squelch! Will the family find a great big bear today?

Pick up Michael Rosen’s classic picture book and get lost in the timeless story – maybe you’ll be inspired to go on your own bear hunt!

RHS: Butterflies, Buds & Bees by Emily Hibbs

Take an inspirational journey through the seasons with this beautifully illustrated RHS children’s almanac.

Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), this stunning book is filled with enchanting stories, poems, and illustrations, as well as recipes and outdoor activities to get you out of the house and into nature.

Bluey: Camping by Bluey

Bluey is on a family camping trip, where she makes a new friend, Jean Luc. Even though Bluey and Jean Luc don’t speak the same language, they teach each other how to camp, plant trees and hunt a “wild pig”.

Get inspired by Bluey’s family camping trip – a wonderful way to spend time outdoors.

Percy the Park Keeper: One Springy Day by Nick Butterworth

The Fox is playing hide-and-seek with Percy and the animals of the park. He’s got a great hiding place in Percy’s workshop but hasn’t noticed that there is a pot of strong glue dangerously close by and soon finds himself in an embarrassingly sticky situation! What can Percy do to help?.

Enjoy Nick Butterworth’s much-loved books and organise your own game of hide-and-seek in the park!

RHS: Sticks, Stars, Dens and Stones: Fun Days in the Great Outdoors by Emil Fortune

This fun-filled outdoor adventure handbook is packed with unique ideas to help kids discover the great outdoors and get closer to nature.

Plan a day out using the fun activities, top tips, and nature facts from this fantastic book.

Happy Bunnies by Frantz Wittkamp and Axel Scheffler

Where are rabbits happiest? Is it when they’re running a race? Or going swimming in the sea? Or watching TV with their family?

This funny and charming picture book by Frantz Wittkamp, brought to life by the incomparable Axel Scheffler, celebrates spending time with friends and family in the great outdoors – perfect for Spring!

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