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Home » Activities » Outdoor » 5 Unique Children’s Books about Seeds

5 Unique Children’s Books about Seeds

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This list of children’s books about seeds is unique. I tried to think out of the box, to give you and your children a different connection to nature. I hope I succeeded in making that new connection for you. Books about Seeds

Children’s Books about Seeds

Children's Books about Seeds
#1 – A Seed Is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston

I am a huge fan of this whole series of books, especially books about seeds. We adore A Rock is Lively by the same author. Good news for us is there are several other books within this series.

The illustrations are inviting and melodic. The words are like poetry. Plus there are many wonderful, helpful learning to be had along the way. I especially appreciate the pages that reveal the names of many seeds and their respective plants. Connecting the two can often be difficult.

So, pull out seeds to examine with your child and read this book while you are doing it. You will glad that you did.

Books about Seeds
#2 – Seedsby Ken Robbins

This book about seeds belongs in every library whether at home or in a classroom. Children will view intricate illustrations with many facts about seeds and plants woven into the pages.

The writing is extremely approachable in that it is “conversational” style. This style really gets the reader thinking about the topic. For example, why some seeds look different than others, and how some seeds grow differently than others. Great things for adults to also ponder!

Children's Books about Seeds
#3 – The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony

A simple, graceful book that will leave a child’s wanting to learn more about seeds. This book about seeds carries big lessons to children about courage and real fears. Besides that theme, children will begin this on the journey of the Dandelion Seed.

You see, the dandelion does not want to go into the world. Then the dandelion discovers that the journey can be wonderful, and shares his wisdom. Many great lessons within these pages!


#4 – Berries, Nuts, And Seeds by Diane Burns

I am mildly obsessed with these “Take Along Guides”. The amount of information is perfect for younger children. Plus, the illustrations keep the topic interesting and desirable from a learning standpoint.

My sons love to read these guides at bedtime but also enjoy carrying them out to our backyard. Worth every penny to own these books in your at home or classroom library. Loads of great tidbits!

Children's Books about Seeds
#5 – If You Hold a Seed by Elly MacKay

This book is one of my all-time favorites! Just look at that cover. It alone is enough to pick up the book. The story weaves nature and dreams together in a magical way.

The author speaks to character building traits such as patience, gentleness, and being kind to yourself (and to a seed) awaiting for an extraordinary blossoming event.

The artwork in this book is dreamy in itself. Elly MacKay is truly gifted in telling a story through pictures and poetry.

For more about seed activities for preschoolers:

  • Fine Motor Activity with Sunflowers
  • Learning Parts of a Fruit
  • Bird Feeding at Home & around the Classroom
  • Introducing Parts of a Seed to Preschoolers
  • Preschool Botany: An Activity with Seeds


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About Marnie Craycroft

Marnie hails from Maine where she spent summers buried in sand and winters buried in snow. She is the daughter of a nearly four decade veteran of the public school systems. Teaching has always been a part of her life. She founded Carrots Are Orange in 2010.

Carrots Are Orange is a Montessori learning and living website for parents and teachers.

Marnie graduated from Wesleyan University in 1999 with a BA in Economics. She spent nearly a decade working in investment management. In 2006, she earned her MA in business from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.

Marnie moved to the west coast in 1999 and currently lives in Boulder with her husband and three sons. She is Montessori trained. Her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, Buzzfeed, PBS Kids, BabyCenter, the Melissa & Doug blog, Huffington Post, and WhattoExpect.com. Besides writing, passions include running (usually after her three sons), photography, and outdoor adventures.

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