Explore the garden from the point of view of a small child. More a primer on how to appreciate the garden rather than a how-to garden book, How to Say Hello to a Worm invites children to get close and comfortable with the plants and critters in your garden.

For children ages 3-5

Miguel needs some sunflowers, but he has many plants growing in his community garden plot. Which one is the sunflower? Children learn some basic plant biology as well as about gardening as they help Miguel figure out which plant is the sunflower.

For children ages 3-5

Jayden sees nature everywhere, even in the middle of the big city. But he doesn’t have his own yard to build a garden in. With the help of a neighbor, Jayden creates a “magical secret fort garden” with recyclable containers in an empty grassy lot. Show the child in your life that, even if you don’t have your own backyard, you can still have a beautiful garden.

For children ages 6-9

Starting a garden at your daycare, school, church or other youth activity? This is an excellent book to prepare your students for their new gardening adventure. Join the children of Room 6 as they plant a garden. They start seeds, battle aphids, and reap the rewards of learning to grow their own food. 

For children ages 6-9 

Welcome to spring on the homestead! Roll up your sleeves, step into nature, and embrace a simpler life with this wholesome, spring-themed activity book. Discover fun ways to celebrate the season, learn new cooking, planting, and crafting skills, and find out how to make the most of nature’s gift.

There is a book for each season in this Homesteader series! Check out Summer, Fall and Winter!

Coombs guides readers through low-stress approaches to incorporating children into the growing of eight types of plants. Also, with an ecological focus, the book includes information about water conservation and fostering habitats for pollinators. You don’t need to be an expert gardener to help teach the love of nature and gardens through the budget-friendly exploration, gardening, and crafts featured in this book.

THE perennial classic featuring activities to do with your child in the garden, this book has been helping adults teach a love of plants and nature for over 20 years. Lovejoy features a variety of plants for first-time young gardeners, as well as several themed gardens, including moon gardens and a garden of giants, and many related activities. Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots makes gardens and gardening a magical adventure.