The Best Forest Books for Kids
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Nature study is a big part of our homeschooling days. We enjoy getting outside and try to never miss an opportunity for an impromptu science lesson when something interesting crosses our path–like a colorful insect, a nest full of eggs, or a gigantic spider web. Our backyard chickens are always up to something fun, and the changes in the forest surrounding our home are full of possibilities for further study. Whether or not you live near a forest, sharing forest books with your kids is a great way to discover more about these magical places.
This week, we are sharing our favorite forest books for kids, and we have a fun printable pack for you with a library checklist, nature study writing prompts, and fun forest themed notebook page. Simply scroll down to download your free printables. The writing prompts offer a fun way to combine nature study with your language arts lessons. Go ahead and enjoy a little outside time in your day!
Some other things you might enjoy:
If you have a favorite forest themed book that we’ve left off our list, please let us know in the comments below. Thank you for stopping by–I’m glad you’re here! 🙂
Happy reading!
Free Printable Nature Study Writing Prompts Pack
Click here or on the image below to download our free Forest Books for Kids & Nature Study Writing Prompts Pack.
Our favorite forest books for kids
- A Tree Is Nice
- Dragon Scales and Willow Leaves
- Owl Moon
- Night Tree
- Me . . . Jane
- Nuts to You!
- I Was Born in a Tree and Raised by Bees
- Annie and the Wild Animals
- Because of an Acorn
- Leaf Man
- Children of the Forest
- Tell Me, Tree: All About Trees for Kids
- In the Rainforest (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
- Trees, Leaves & Bark (Take Along Guides)
- One Small Square: Woods
- The Lorax
The most popular post from last week was:
- 130 Best “Would You Rather” Questions for Kids and the Whole Family from Homeschool Base
And now for the link up!
Our hosts will still share a themed selection of our favorite books each week.
If you’d like to join us as a co-host for What to Read Wednesday, please contact Anne.
This list has our book themes, but you don’t have to stick to that to link up–any family-friendly posts are welcome. So, come on! Join in the fun!
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Thanks for your weekly encouragement!
Thank you for stopping by, Michele! 🙂
Can you believe February’s over in a week? Ack!
No! It has flown by!
These are some great books!
Thanks so much for participating, Mother of 3! I’m so happy to see you! 🙂
The Lorax is an all-time favorite, for all ages! You included some books that are new to me, so I’m looking into them now 🙂
Hope you find something good! Thanks for stopping by Homeschool Base! 🙂