Plants & Trees Books For 5-Year-Old Kids

Books about plants and trees for 5-year-olds frequently combine whimsical stories with facts about flowers, seeds and the changing seasons. Readers can connect information across the text and illustrations while building confidence with both nonfiction and fiction reading.

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Popular Books

Daisy and the Gumboot Kids: Cactus RockHow Do Plants Grow?Daisy and the Gumboot Kids: Flower Petal ArtRare Fruits and Vegetables SongMy GardenDaisy and the Gumboot Kids: Willow CrownsThe Tiny SeedSid the Science Kid: Earth Day FunArbor Day Exercise with YoYoPlanting SeedsRedwoodsThe Pumpkin BookLMNO PeasSeedsToo Many PumpkinsPlanting a RainbowApple Trees and the SeasonsFlowers

New Releases

This Plant Is NOT BoringBenjamin Grows a GardenWe Can Readers: Su SeesBeatrice and BarbHow Does Our Food Grow?Doe's DandelionsTrees in FallAt the Apple OrchardAbout Habitats: Rivers and StreamsI Care: Our GardenWatch Me Bloom: A Bouquet of Haiku Poems for Budding NaturalistsElinor Wonders Why: Forest GiantsSee a Plant Grow!: WatermelonSee a Plant Grow!: SunflowerSee a Plant Grow!: BlueberrySee a Plant Grow!: CornSee a Plant Grow!: Maple TreeSee a Plant Grow!: Pumpkin

Books

How Do Plants Grow?My GardenThe Tiny SeedSid the Science Kid: Earth Day FunPlanting SeedsThe Pumpkin BookLMNO PeasSeedsToo Many PumpkinsPlanting a RainbowApple Trees and the SeasonsFlowersThe Pumpkin BookWhat Is a Food Chain?And Then It's SpringA Wish to be a Christmas TreeWe Can Readers: Su SeesMaple TreesParts of a Plant: FlowersJohnny AppleseedOak TreesWhat Do You See?Justine's TreeLeaves

Videos

Daisy and the Gumboot Kids: Cactus RockDaisy and the Gumboot Kids: Flower Petal ArtRare Fruits and Vegetables SongDaisy and the Gumboot Kids: Willow CrownsArbor Day Exercise with YoYoRedwoods

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Cactus plants store water inside their stems.
  • Some trees lose their leaves every autumn.
  • The tallest trees on Earth are giant redwoods.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Compare plants that grow tall with those that stay small.
  • Explore how plants spread seeds.
For Educators
  • Identify ways plants adapt to their surroundings.
  • Describe life in different plant habitats.

FAQ

This category may include books about gardening, forests, flowers, seeds, pollination and how plants change throughout the year. Some books focus on specific plants while others explore entire ecosystems.

Five-year-olds can learn about plant life cycles, the importance of sunlight and water and how plants support animals and people. Many books also introduce basic ecosystem concepts.

Look for books with accurate information, strong illustrations and content that balances facts with engaging storytelling. Interactive elements or real-world connections can also help keep readers interested.

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