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Nature & Outdoors

Books about nature at their best don't lecture. They cultivate wonder. These 0 books invite children into close attention to the natural world: the small dramas of a backyard, the scale of an ocean, the lives of creatures living alongside us without our notice.

Forests, tide pools, backyard gardens, and everything growing. For the child who needs to be outside.

Related:Animals Survival & Wilderness Weather & Seasons

Nature & Outdoors Books for Kids | Wonderlit

20,407 books about nature & outdoors

0–3 yrs6495 books

4–7 yrs8399 books

8–11 yrs4401 books

By format:Chapter Books(9146)Picture Books(957)Young Adult(432)Early Readers(367)Middle Grade(305)Graphic Novels(276)Poetry(271)Board Books(32)

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Brass Button

Crescent Dragonwagon

A single brass button slips off a coat and travels all through the neighborhood, passing from hand to hand before finall

Cover of Lion Down

For the young animal lover who feels passionate about protecting wildlife and enjoys the thrill of solving a complex, hi

Cover of The Buried and the Bound

The Buried and the Bound #1

The Buried and the Bound

Rochelle Hassan

Aziza, Leo, and Tristan must untangle dark family secrets to stop a surge of black magic from shattering the wall betwee

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12–18 yrs

1090 books

Cover of Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

For the curious student wondering why farm turkeys look so different from the ones in the woods, this guide explores the

Ages 9–12

Cover of Photo Ark 1-2-3: An Animal Counting Book in Poetry and Pictures

Photo Ark 1-2-3: An Animal Counting Book in Poetry and Pictures

For the curious toddler captivated by the natural world: discover rare animals through stunning photography while master

Cover of Rad!

For the child who feels nervous about trying a new sport or feels like a 'fraidy-cat' when things don't come easily.

Cover of Little Bear's Little Boat

Little Bear's Little Boat

Little Bear realizes he has grown too big for his favorite boat and learns the gentle joy of finding a new, smaller frie

Cover of Hidden Rock Rescue

Secrets of Bearhaven #3

Hidden Rock Rescue

When a rescue mission at an illegal zoo goes wrong, Spencer and Aldo must use stealth and quick thinking to save his par

Cover of Woodland Christmas

Woodland Christmas

For the family seeking a slow, screen-free way to build anticipation during the holidays through a beautiful, Victorian-

Cover of Little Pig, Biddle Pig

Biddle Books #4

Little Pig, Biddle Pig

For the little one who is just starting to explore their world, this gentle story follows a tiny pig from a day of play

Cover of Kanga and Baby Roo Come to the Forest

Winnie-the-Pooh Storybooks

Kanga and Baby Roo Come to the Forest

Rabbit is quite uncertain about the new arrivals in the Hundred Acre Wood, but Kanga and Baby Roo are here to stay in th

Cover of City Dog

The sights and sounds of the countryside come alive in this rhyming tale of a city pup’s very first trip away from the p

Cover of We Wait for the Sun

We Wait for the Sun

Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Katie McCabe

For the child who thrives on special rituals with a grandparent. This quiet story captures the magic of a pre-dawn walk

Cover of Bugs Galore

Brimming with rhythmic energy, this colorful parade showcases every kind of insect imaginable, from creepy-crawlies to s

Cover of Here a Little Child I Stand

Here a Little Child I Stand

Cynthia Mitchell

Verses from many traditions and famous poets come together to offer a quiet, reverent look at the world through a young

Cover of Ladybug Girl Plays

Ladybug Girl Plays

For the toddler discovering the magic of their own backyard, this book celebrates how simple games become grand adventur

Cover of Alberta The Abominable Snowthing

Alberta The Abominable Snowthing

For the child who feels a little awkward in their own skin, this funny tale follows a clumsy yeti girl learning to hide

Cover of The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb

Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #4

The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb

Deep in a Mexican cornfield, a tiny red ant finds a snack too big to carry and searches for a companion strong enough to

Cover of Big and Noisy Simon

Big and Noisy Simon

Simon loves to make noise, but a trip to see the elephants in Africa helps him understand there is a time for thundering

Cover of A Dog's Tale

For the child embarking on a new adventure or needing a gentle hug. A wise older dog shares heartwarming lessons about f

Cover of Protecting Wildlife

Conserving Our World

Protecting Wildlife

Felicity Brooks

For the child who asks how they can help the planet. This hands-on guide explains the threats to biodiversity through en

Cover of Helping Out

See the quiet power of cooperation through photographs of children and adults working side-by-side to get real jobs done

Cover of What a Wonderful World

What a Wonderful World

George David Weiss, Bob Thiele

A group of children stages a joyful puppet show to the rhythm of Louis Armstrong's famous lyrics, celebrating the bright

Cover of Possessions

Acorn: Economics

Linda Staniford

For the child who wonders where their toys and clothes come from, this guide explores the journey of our stuff and how t