Non-Fiction Picture Books
Dig, Plant, Grow: A Kid’s Guide to Gardening. Felder Rushing
This book includes projects such as bean teepees, stepping stones and plant labels.
Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move. JoAnn Early Macken
Seed distribution illustrations are paired with language that is fun for kids to read along.
From Seed to Plant. Gail Gibbons
Plant reproduction, seed dispersal, pollen transference, and seed germination are made simple with big, beautiful drawings.
Green Beans & Tambourines. Jennifer Storey Gillis
Simple facts about seeds and plants. Grades K-2.
Grow It, Cook It. DK Books
Simple gardening projects and recipes.
How a Seed Grows. Helene J. Jordan
This book helps kids understand the difference between various seeds and how they become trees, fruits and vegetables.
Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots. Sharon Lovejoy
An introduction to gardening with children. Nine concepts for theme gardens are presented in a clearly defined yet non-rigid manner. Grades 4-8.
A Seed is Sleepy. Dianna Hutts Aston
A beautifully illustrated introduction to an intriguing array of seed and plant facts for children. Grades 3-7.
Tops and Bottoms. Janet Stevens
Teaches young children what parts of plants we eat. Grades K-3.
The Vegetables We Eat. Gail Gibbons.
Promotes healthy eating by sharing different types of vegetables and how they get from the ground to our plates.
Weeds Find a Way. Cindy Jenson-Elliott
Non-fiction picture book celebrating the tenacity and exuberance of weeds. Grades K-2.
Worms Eat My Garbage. Mary Appelhof and Mary Frances Fenton
How to set up a worm composting system.