3 Spring-tastic New Picture Books

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It’s impossible not to be excited about welcoming spring’s arrival. Celebrate spring with these great books for kids from Holiday House, Peachtree, and Pixel+Ink which includes blooming flowers, trees, baby animals and gardens.

by JaNay-Brown Wood, illustrated by Samara Hardy (Peachtree Publishing Company, for ages 3–7, on sale March 1, 2022)

Miguel is throwing a party at his community garden for his friends, and his treats won’t be the same without his sunflowers. He’s searched and searched, but the garden has lots of plants and Miguel needs help to identify them. Can readers use what they learn about sunflowers to help Miguel find them in time for his party? This simple and colorful presentation of warm-weather fruits and vegetables is sure to harvest plenty of interest from little nature lovers as they compare, contrast, and hunt for visual clues.

by M. J. Offen, illustrated by Ruth Bennett (Pixel+Ink, for ages 4–7, on sale March 1, 2022)

A brother and sister lock horns, then learn to hold hooves as they cook up a sweet new business venture in this vibrant picture book series launch. Star and Stripe dream of sharing their mama’s grassburgers with everyone in Critter City. When they work together, they can moooove mountains. But when they disagree—watch out! A fixer-upper food truck comes their way, and Star & Stripe have their chance! With Star at the wheel, and Stripe on the grill, can these bovine sibs hold hooves and make their vegetarian burgers a success?

by Monica Wellington (Holiday House, for ages 3–7, on sale March 1, 2022)

Full of maps, math, and some simple economic concepts, Monica Wellington’s first inspiration for this book came from a kindergartener who thought eggs came from boxes. Where do eggs come from? What are they used for? And how do they travel from the farmer to the consumer? Join Ruby and Ned, who tend their flock of chickens on Red Hen Farm, for answers to these questions. From collecting eggs in the morning to setting up at the local farmers’ market and making deliveries, join these two resourceful young people on a journey over the course of a busy day.