Our List of 10 Favorite Nature Books
COUNTDOWN TO MISS PRIM GOES WILD!
Thanks for joining our weekly look at the inspiration behind my new picture book, Miss Prim Goes Wild.
I’d be so deeply honored if you considered adding this book to your home library. It’s one that can be read over and over again and even provides practical tips for your own garden!
Friends, this isn’t an exhaustive list, nor is it a collection of books I researched and then purchased in order to grow our love for nature. Rather, here are simply books we acquired along the way that happened to connect us to the natural world more. When I look back at years of reading aloud, these stand out as ones we revisited again and again, and then went out and saw the world a little bit differently.
Brambly Hedge – by Jill Barklem. A charming and imaginative series about a community of mice living in a hedgerow, celebrating the seasons and nature’s beauty.
Beatrix Potter’s Books – Classic tales of woodland creatures, like Peter Rabbit, that highlight the wonders and perils of the natural world.
Nature Anatomy – by Julia Rothman. A beautifully illustrated guide exploring the wonders of nature, from plants and animals to landscapes and ecosystems.
Wonderful Worms – by Linda Glaser. Fun and educational book about worms and their vital role in soil and ecosystems.
Miss Rumphius – by Barbara Cooney. A timeless story about making the world more beautiful.
My Side of the Mountain – by Jean Craighead George. A boy survives alone in the wilderness, learning perseverance and deep respect for nature.
Pond – by Jim LaMarche. A group of children work together to restore a dried-up pond, bringing life and beauty back to nature.
The Raft – by Jim LaMarche. A boy’s summer with his grandmother takes a magical turn when he discovers a raft that connects him to the wonders of the river and wildlife.
The Secret Garden – by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden that brings healing and transformation.
James Herriot’s Treasury for Children – by James Herriot. Heartwarming stories, with vivid illustrations, of animals and country life from a beloved vet in the English countryside.
