Discover the best children’s books about seeds! From engaging stories to fascinating nonfiction, these books inspire curiosity about planting, growing, and nature’s wonders.
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Best Children’s Books About Seeds
There’s something truly magical about seeds—they hold the potential for life, growth, and endless discovery. Whether it’s a tiny sunflower seed stretching toward the sky or a mysterious bean sprouting roots underground, seeds captivate children’s curiosity and spark a love for nature.
In this collection, we’ve gathered the best children’s books about seeds, from beautifully illustrated picture books to engaging nonfiction reads. These stories will take young readers on a journey through the life cycle of plants, the importance of seeds in our world, and the joy of growing something from the earth.
These books will inspire little hands to dig in the dirt and little minds to dream big. Let’s dive into the world of seeds and see where they take us!
Fiction Books About Seeds
The Bad Seed by Jory John
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
A Seed Is Sleepy by Dianna Aston
The Bad Seed Goes to the Library by Jory John
A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis
Seeds and Trees: A children’s book about the power of words by Brandon Walden
Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli
Seeds Move! by Robin Page
Flip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move by Joann Early Macken
Miss Maple’s Seeds by Eliza Wheeler
If You Hold a Seed by Elly MacKay
A Packet of Seeds by Deborah Hopkinson
The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds by Joanna Cole
Curious George Plants a Seed by H. A. Rey
Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants by Bonnie Worth
Seeds! Seeds! Seeds! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by Margaret McNamara
We Found a Seed by Rob Ramsden
Here Are the Seeds by JaNay Brown-Wood
Mara Plants a Seed by Donna Jo Napoli and Robert Furrow
From a Small Seed – The Story of Eliza Hamilton by Camille Andros
Talia and the Tiny Seeds by Maria Ellsworth
Seeds and Trees by Brandon Walden
It Starts With a Seed by Laura Knowles
The Dandelion Seed’s Big Dream by Joseph Anthony
Little Dandelion Seeds the World by Julia Richardson
The Dandelion Seed by Joseph P. Anthony
Seeds by Carme Lemniscates
Five Tough and Tiny Seeds by Steve Metzger
How Do Seeds Grow Into Gardens? by Clayton Grider
The Marvelous Mustard Seed by Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Splat the Cat: Oopsie-Daisy by J. E. Bright and Rob Scotton
Seed Man by Aiko Ikegami
Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood by Tony Hillery
Seeds of Change by Nina Laden
Planting Seeds with Music and Songs by Thich Nhat Hanh
We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines
Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace by Jen Cullerton Johnson
The Seedling That Didn’t Want to Grow by Britta Teckentrup
A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds by Jean Richards
Anno’s Magic Seeds by Mitsumasa Anno
Jack and the Beanstalk by Richard Walker
Three Lost Seeds by Stephie Morton
If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson
How a Seed Grows Into a Sunflower by David Stewart
Non-Fiction Seed Books for Kids
Seed to Plant – National Geographic Readers by Kristin Baird Rattini
From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons
How a Seed Grows by Helene J. Jordan
Seeds by Vijaya Bodach
From Bird Poop to Wind: How Seeds Get Around by Ellen Lawrence
Planting Seeds by Kathryn Clay
A Seed is the Start by Melissa Stewart
How Does a Seed Grow? by Sue Kim
Seed Activities for Kids
Seed activities are a great way to extend learning beyond the pages of a book, making stories come to life through hands-on exploration. After reading your favorite books about seeds, engage kids with activities like planting their own seeds, observing sprouting experiments, or creating seed art.
These activities help reinforce concepts like plant life cycles, growth conditions, and nature’s role in our environment. By pairing books with interactive experiences, children can deepen their understanding and curiosity about seeds while developing early science skills in a fun, memorable way.
Here are a few seed activities for book extensions to your child’s learning.
- Download our Tiny Seed Activity Unit for Kids.
- Make Your Own Seed Paper.
- Inspire your little scientist with this Seed Germination Science Experiment.
- Practice skip counting with this Counting By 10’s Seed Craft.
- Get our Plant and Seed Mini-Camp for Preschoolers and Toddlers.
- Explore the Mystery of Seed Germination with water beads and a jar!
- Get your hands in the soil with learning How to Start Seeds Indoors.
- Discover a week full of Nuts and Seeds Playful Preschool Ideas.
- Learn How to Save Seeds with your child.
- You can Explore Heirloom Seeds with Kids to start your garden.
- Do a science experiment by comparing growing transplants vs. seeds at home.
Printable Seed Activities for Your Child
Planting the Seeds of Knowledge and Wonder
Exploring seeds through books is a wonderful way to nurture a child’s curiosity about nature, growth, and the magic of life. Whether they’re captivated by a tiny acorn’s journey into a mighty oak or inspired to plant their own garden, these books offer endless opportunities for learning and wonder.
I hope this book collection helps spark meaningful conversations and hands-on experiences with your little readers. Happy reading and happy planting!
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