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Picture Books

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Children love being read to and looking at books on their own. Books are also a great way to introduce new and unfamiliar topics from the safety of home - what a wonderful way to start learning about the great outdoors!

Here you’ll find picture books organized by nature themes such as Farms & Gardens, Seasons & Weather, Camping, Animals, and more. These are wonderful to read before starting to plant a garden, embarking on a first camping trip, or heading to the beach on a sunny day.

Select the theme you’d like to browse from the drop-down menu to see the covers of our suggested books on that topic.

Want to learn more about how we picked these books to highlight on Everyone Outside? We’re glad you asked. Visit our page about the selection process here.