Looking for the best foraging books for kids?
Finding foraging books that truly capture kids’ attention can be a challenge.
Many are either too complex or too dull for young readers.
The books in this post are simple, engaging, and full of clear pictures and fun projects.
These books won’t just sit on a shelf – your kids will want to take them outside, flip through the pages, and start identifying plants straight away.
Whether you have curious toddlers or independent teens, these books will help them (and you) learn to forage safely and confidently.
1. Foraging with Kids by Adele Nozedar
Foraging with Kids by Adele Nozedar is one of my favourite books by one of my favourite authors.
Adele makes learning about wild plants simple and fun. The illustrations are clear, and the descriptions are easy to understand.
Each plant comes with safe activities kids can try, like making simple herbal remedies or crafts. I love how the book gives step-by-step ideas that parents and children can do together.
One of the best foraging books for kids, it’s perfect for turning an ordinary walk into a mini adventure, and it helps kids feel confident exploring nature.
Adele has written several other popular foraging books, including The Hedgerow Handbook.
This short video is a lovely insight into the work Adele does with children.
2. Foraging: The Complete Guide for Kids and Families by Stella and Dane De Luca Mulandiee
Foraging: The Complete Guide for Kids and Families by Stella and Dane De Luca Mulandiee is a fun and easy-to-understand book written for families interested in foraging.
It teaches kids and adults how to find and safely identify wild plants in nature.
You may already know Stella and Dane from their YouTube channel, “Home is Where Our Heart Is”, an amazing resource for learning about plants with your kids.
The book includes simple instructions, bright illustrations, and fun activities.
I love how they’ve included stories about the history of plants and foraging, which makes it a great night-time storybook.
⚠️Warning: you may feel immediately inspired to explore the outdoors, learn new skills, and enjoy the adventure of discovering plants together as a family, even if it’s 9 pm and dark outside 😂
Stella and Dane have also written other foraging books, including the popular Knowledge to Forage, which has the most heart-warming reviews from fans of the channel.
3. Family Foraging by David Hamilton
Family Foraging by David Hamilton is a wonderful book for families wanting to explore the world of wild plants together.
The gorgeous photos on every page make it simple for readers of all ages to identify 30 common plants in the wild.
There are step-by-step instructions on how to safely harvest and prepare your finds, including some delicious recipes like puffball mushroom kebabs, chocolate hazelnut spread, and wild raspberry muffins.
4. KEW: Grow, Forage and Make by Alys Fowler
I’m so happy to discover Grow, Forage and Make by one of my favourite plant people, Alys Fowler!
One of the best foraging books for kids, it contains over 30 activities to do with children.
Alys, an experienced gardener and forager, shows how easy it is to start with simple things like seeds from the kitchen or recycled pots.
Whether it’s sprouting an avocado tree, making wildflower seed paper, or trying fun experiments like growing beetroot in the dark, this book promises plenty of exciting discoveries without needing a big garden or fancy tools.
You may know Alys Fowler from her time as a presenter on the BBC’s Gardeners’ World.
Alys also hosted her own BBC Two series, The Edible Garden, where she showed viewers how to grow food in small urban spaces.
She is the author of several popular books, including The Thrifty Forager, The Edible Garden, and Eat What You Grow.
5. The Grizzly Forager’s Guide to Family Foraging by John Shahabeddin
The Grizzly Forager’s Guide to Family Foraging by John Shahabeddin was released in spring 2025.
Judging from the preview with its gorgeous photos, it looks like this book will be a wonderful introduction to foraging with children.
John is a well-known foraging expert, educator, and creator of The Grizzly Forager online resource, where he shares his family’s adventures in nature with hundreds of thousands of followers. He lives in Northumberland with his wife and two young children.
The book promises to encourage families to slow down, connect with nature, and discover the joy of finding wild food together.
John knows how to share his knowledge in a way that feels approachable, like advice from one parent to another, helping others take those first steps into the world of foraging.
I’ve added this book to my wishlist; let me know what you think if you’ve read it.
6. An Anthology of Fungi (DK Little Anthologies)
An Anthology of Fungi (DK Little Anthologies) by Ali Ashby and Lynne Boddy is a delightful little introduction to 100 species of mushrooms and fungi that both kids and adults will love.
This isn’t a foraging book, but it will work well alongside other materials.
It’s filled with fascinating stories, fun facts, and beautiful illustrations that can spark their imagination and sense of wonder.
From strange mushroom shapes and magical folklore to surprising science, this book invites young readers to look more closely at the amazing fungi they might see on woodland walks.
It’s a lovely way to encourage curiosity, storytelling, and a deeper connection to nature.
7. Humongous Fungus (DK)
Humongous Fungus (DK), written by Lynne Boddy and illustrated by Wenjia Tang, is a brilliant book for kids who love learning about weird and wonderful things in nature.
This isn’t a foraging guide, but it will make a fantastic companion to other foraging resources.
It takes young readers on an exciting journey into the world of fungi — from colourful mushrooms on the forest floor to tiny fungi living inside animals.
Kids will discover how fungi help plants grow, break down old leaves, and even fight pollution by eating plastic!
This book is packed with amazing illustrations, fun facts hidden under pull-out flaps, and fascinating stories about fungi that can both help and harm.
Humongous Fungus is perfect for curious kids who want to explore the magical, mysterious world of mushrooms and beyond.
Bonus: i-SPY Wildflowers by i-SPY
i-SPY Wildflowers is a fun, pocket-sized guide perfect for getting kids outdoors and away from screens. It’s packed with colourful photos and interesting facts about over 140 different wildflowers, from bright buttercups to unusual plants like Stinking Iris.
Children can hunt for these flowers, collect points as they spot each one, and learn about where they grow and when they bloom.
Although not a foraging book, it’s a great way to gamify plant identification.
If your kid is into this kind of book, they’ll also love i-SPY in the Woods and i-SPY Trees.
Best foraging books for kids: Final thoughts
What are your favourite foraging books for kids?
I realised as I was writing this post that there aren’t actually that many foraging books written for children. It’s planted a little seed in my mind, perhaps the next one will be written by Rosa Wilde… 🌱
Let me know if there are any foraging books for kids that I’ve missed, I’ll be excited to hear it 🤗
