Farming & Gardening Books for Ages 4–7

Explore our collection of children's books about farming & gardening recommended for kids ages 4–7.

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The Hairy Toe

Daniel Postgate

For the child who loves the thrill of a slightly scary story, this rhythmic retelling builds delicious tension before a

Ages 3–7

Brave Potatoes

Brave Potatoes

Toby Speed

For the child finding their courage in new situations, these daring spuds turn a scary kitchen fate into a nighttime car

Ages 4–8

Water Is Water: A Book about the Water Cycle

Miranda Paul

For the curious child who wonders where puddles go after the sun comes out. Discover the magic of the water cycle throug

Ages 4–8

Aussie Nibbles

A Home for Gnomes

Margaret Clark

For the child adjusting to a big change after a loved one moves. This gentle story follows garden gnomes as they find co

Ages 6–9

Milly-Molly-Mandy #1

Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories

Joyce Lankester Brisley

For the child who thrives on routine and simple wonders, these stories celebrate the joy of helpfulness and the charm of

Ages 5–8

Miss Penny and Mr. Grubbs

Lisa Campbell Ernst

For the child learning to handle rivalry or competitive neighbors. Discover how Miss Penny turns a neighbor's sabotage i

Ages 4–8

Thank a Farmer

Maria Gianferrari

For the child who asks where their sweater or snack comes from, this poetic journey connects everyday items to the hard-

Ages 4–8

Heartland

Diane Siebert

For the child who feels a deep connection to the earth and the changing seasons. This lyrical poem celebrates the quiet

Ages 5–11

One Bean

Anne Rockwell

For the child who asks how a tiny seed becomes a giant plant. This gentle guide transforms a kitchen bean into a living

Ages 3–7

Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas

Cheryl Bardoe

For the curious child who wonders why they have their mother's eyes or father's smile, this biography explores the patie

Ages 6–10

Jayden's Impossible Garden

Mélina Mangal

For the child who thinks nature only happens in far-off forests. Jayden and his neighbor discover that wonder and greene

Ages 4–9

Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems (Jitomates risuenos y otros poemas de primavera)

Francisco X. Alarcón

For the child who loves getting their hands dirty in the garden or finding magic in the kitchen, these poems celebrate t

Ages 6–10

Charlotte's Web

E. B. White

For the child grappling with the cycle of life or the bittersweet nature of growing up. A profound story about the endur

Ages 6–12

Apple Countdown

Joan Holub

For the child preparing for their first class trip or learning to count, this rhythmic autumn adventure turns a school o

Ages 3–6

Farm Fiasco

Anne Weaver

For the child who loves silliness and needs to see that even when everything goes wrong, it can still be a whole lot of

Ages 3–7

Seed-Babies

Margaret Warner Morley

For the child curious about why some seeds become tall beanstalks and others crunchy peas: a charming peek into the secr

Ages 5–9

Compost Critters

Bianca Lavies

For the curious child who wonders what happens to food scraps and wants to discover the tiny 'superheroes' living right

Ages 5–10

Socks for Supper

Jack Kent

For the child learning about resourcefulness and the joy of giving, even when you have very little. A gentle look at how

Ages 3–7

James Herriot's Animal Stories for Children #1

Moses the Kitten

James Herriot

For the child who loves to nurture others: discover how a tiny, cold kitten found in a ditch finds warmth, health, and a

Ages 4–8

Cock-A-Doodle Dudley

Bill Peet

For the child grappling with self-doubt when others question their talents. This story explores how true value comes fro

Ages 4–8

James Herriot's Animal Stories for Children #2

Only One Woof

James Herriot

For the child who expresses themselves differently or observes the world quietly, this gentle tale celebrates a silent s

Ages 4–8

James Herriot's Treasury for Children

The Christmas Day Kitten

James Herriot

For the child who loves animals and is learning about the quiet beauty of unexpected gifts and the cycle of life through

Ages 4–9

Music for Alice

Allen Say

For the child learning about how beauty and passion can survive even the hardest times, from wartime injustice to years

Ages 6–12

How Droofus the Dragon Lost His Head

Bill Peet

For the child who feels like an outsider or prefers peace over being 'tough.' A gentle dragon shows that kindness and he

Ages 4–8

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