The Ultimate Spring Reading Challenge for Kids

Spring marks a time of new beginnings, making it the perfect opportunity to update your child’s home library and build a reading routine. Kick off the season with bright new books and fresh ideas to grow a love of reading!

These 10 spring-themed reading goals are designed to be fun and engaging — from exploring the natural wonders of the season to celebrating Earth Day and more spring holidays. Whether you’re looking for ways to get your little one to read more or to encourage learning over spring break, these seasonal challenges will be sure to keep kids flipping pages.

Invite your child to explore these books independently or check off a few goals together as a family. There's no right or wrong way to participate in this spring reading challenge — let your child set their own pace and complete each reading activity in any order they’d like! 

Spring into the 10 reading prompts below. Happy reading!

For more seasonal reading activities, check out our summer and winter reading challengess, which both include a free printable! 

1. Read About Baby Animals

Spring brings new life as baby animals make their debut! Share in the joy with this list of charming stories featuring baby animal characters. 

2. Read a Non-Fiction Book

From compelling biographies to fascinating books about weather, these non-fiction titles will help readers spark curiosity, explore different interests, and learn about the world around them.

3. Read a Book About Butterflies and Caterpillars

Explore the life cycles, habitats, and migration of butterflies with these vibrant books about one of nature’s greatest wonders.

4. Read a Book About Earth and the Environment

Earth Day is on April 22nd! Use these fiction and nonfiction books to learn about nature, environmental conservation, and how to keep our Earth happy and healthy.

5. Read a Book About Trees, Plants, and Flowers

Add some color to your shelves with blooming good books about trees, plants, and flowers.

6. Celebrate National Poetry Month 

April is National Poetry Month! Dive into charming rhyming stories and powerful books written in verse.

7. Read a Book About Bees

Learn about the vital role of bees in our world and ecosystems with these buzz-worthy books.

8. Read a Book About Your Favorite Superhero

Mark April 28th on your calendar — it's National Superhero Day! Embark on a new adventure with action-packed books featuring your favorite superhero.

9. Read a Book About Feelings and Kindness 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Explore books about feelings and kindness that will resonate far beyond a single month of the year.

10. Read a Book Featuring Beloved Teacher Characters

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (kicking off on May 6th!), read a book featuring memorable teacher characters and sweet stories that pay tribute to the powerful impact of educators.