Books About Gardens · 36 titles considered

The Best Gardens Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about gardens? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

16 Words

By Lisa Rogers, Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)

Discover how a simple wheelbarrow inspired a timeless poem through mindful observation.

40 pages· 666 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 392 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1902

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

A young rabbit disobeys his mother and ventures into a forbidden garden, facing various obstacles and dangers along the way.

72 pages· 936 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 262,346 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Winnie in Winter

A witch's spell brings summer chaos. Can she handle the heat?

32 pages· 594 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 485 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2001

Katie and the Sunflowers

A girl steps into famous paintings, causing chaos and adventure in an art museum.

32 pages· 1,080 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 500 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Jumper

Explore a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider.

48 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 951 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011

The Secret Lake

A hidden tunnel leads siblings to a secret lake and a journey back in time.

122 pages· 23,100 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,436 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

Book #4 in the Peter Rabbit series

Two bunnies face danger in a forbidden garden and a stern elder's wrath.

58 pages· 1,181 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 16,460 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

The Secret Garden

A hidden garden holds secrets that transform a lonely girl's life.

40 pages· 882 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980

Fables

Discover whimsical fables where animals defy expectations and delight in the absurd.

Caldecott Medal (1981)
48 pages· 5,432 words· Est. 42 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,880 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

Mighty Jack

By Ben Hatke · Book #1 in the Mighty Jack series

A summer garden turns magical, unleashing chaos and a dragon.

208 pages· 2,816 words· Est. 26 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,697 ratings
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Gardens Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about gardens for preschool and elementary-age readers.

I Know a Lady

Ages 4–8 · 1984

An elderly lady's warmth transforms ordinary moments into cherished memories.

Waiting for Wings

Ages 4–7 · 2001

Discover the secret journey from egg to butterfly.

Over in the Garden

Ages 4–7 · 2002

Count hidden numbers in a lively garden adventure.

In the Night Garden

Ages 3–6 · 2023

Discover the enchanting mysteries of the night garden, where nothing is as it seems.

Slugs in Love

Ages 4–7 · 2006

A shy slug seeks a way to capture her beloved's attention.

Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie's New Friend

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A clever rabbit outsmarts a determined dog guarding the garden.

Ten Little Caterpillars

Ages 4–8 · 1967

Follow ten caterpillars on a journey to discover what they might become.

Biscuit in the Garden

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A puppy visits a garden and interacts with various creatures.

Even Steven and Odd Todd

Ages 7–7 · 1996

Unlock the secrets of numbers and solve intriguing puzzles.

Really, Rapunzel Needed a Haircut!

Ages 4–8 · 2013

Discover the untold truth behind Rapunzel's tower imprisonment.

Scarecrow

Ages 4–7 · 1998

A scarecrow reflects on his life in a garden.

Jack and the Beanstalk and the French Fries

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Jack's magic beans lead to a giant-sized veggie plan.

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Gardens Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about gardens for developing and independent readers.

The Lonely Ghost

Ages 8–12 · 2022

Twins face a ghostly presence in their new haunted home.

The Stories Julian Tells

Ages 7–9 · 1981

Julian's wild tales lead him and his brother into unexpected trouble. Can imagination save them?

The Library of Unruly Treasures

Ages 8–12 · 2025

A girl sent to stay with a great-uncle she's never met discovers a hidden world of tiny winged beings tied to her family's past and a destiny she never expected.

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Little Creatures

2013

Discover the tiny wonders in Grandpa Pig's garden with Peppa and friends.

Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener

Ages 6–9 · 2023

Jasmine's last adventure in Japan sparks a heartfelt plan to stay connected with her Obaachan.

Starla Jean Takes the Cake

Ages 5–7 · 2022

A girl plans a perfect birthday party, but unexpected surprises await.

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