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.