22 May 20251 MIN READ
Whether you’re a seasoned tree-hugger or just dipping your toes into greener pastures, all nature lovers know there’s something truly magical about reconnecting with the natural world.
We’ve gathered a bouquet of beautiful books and journals that celebrate the outdoors, perfect for gifting to a fellow nature lover, or keeping all to yourself for some soul-soothing reading.
Without further ado, here are 9 blooming marvellous books to help nature lovers slow down, breathe deeply, and fall in love with the world around you.
If you’ve ever felt your spirits lift after a walk in the woods, you’ll know just how powerful nature can be for your mental health. In the Sunday Times bestselling The Wild Remedy, Emma Mitchell shares her deeply personal journey through the seasons, using nature as a balm for depression.
With gorgeous illustrations, botanical drawings, and honest reflections, this book is a tender reminder that the great outdoors offers more than just beauty, it offers healing. A perfect read for those who want to reconnect with the wild in gentle, meaningful ways – it was also recommended on BBC’s Springwatch.
Inspired by Emma Mitchell’s bestselling memoir, this journal is a calming companion title for your own nature adventures. With guided prompts, space for sketching and jotting down your thoughts, and seasonal inspiration, The Wild Remedy Journal helps you tune in to the small wonders around you.
Discover how reconnecting with the natural world around us can be a powerful tool – as medicinal as any talking therapy or pharmaceutical. Whether you’re walking through frosty fields or spotting the first daffodils of spring, it’s the perfect way to document your journey with nature all year-round.
Bees: tiny creatures with a mighty mission. The Good Bee is a celebration of this most vital and mysterious of nature’s wizards. Here you’ll discover the complexities of bee behaviour – as well as the intriguing bits that continue to baffle us.
It’s a gorgeous little guide to why bees matter, what threatens them, and how we can all do our bit to help them thrive. Beautifully produced, with hand-made illustrations throughout, this is an essential handbook and a book to treasure for nature lovers.
This enchanting little book is a love letter to blooms big and small. Taking 60 of the world’s most amazing flowers and flowering plants, The Wisdom of Flowers shares their unique characteristics and strengths that allow them to thrive, inspiring us to follow their example and make the most of every moment.
Pairing fascinating folklore and symbolism with stunning illustrations, giving fresh meaning to your favourite petals. A lovely gift for gardeners, flower lovers, or anyone who could use a daily dose of floral joy.
Beetles, butterflies, and brilliant bugs, oh my! Following on from the success of The Good Bee, The Good Bug is a charming celebration of insects and the vital role they play in keeping global ecosystems ticking. Authored by one of the UK’s foremost entomologists and respected academics, this book is a celebration and also a call to arms for how to protect these brilliant creatures.
With vibrant illustrations and surprising facts, this is the book that’ll have you peering into hedgerows and buzzing with appreciation for the creepy crawlies that usually go unnoticed. A great way to help kids and adults alike see the beauty in the small (and slightly squiggly) things.
Going green doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With The Green Lifestyle Journal, you can take small steps every day towards a more sustainable life.
Thoughtfully designed with space to reflect, set eco-goals, and track your progress, this journal turns climate anxiety into mindful action. Whether you’re looking to cut down on plastic or grow your own herbs, this journal is your go-to guide for nature lovers looking to live lighter on the planet.
How much do you know about the state of our planet and the journey we’re on to reach a more sustainable future? In Be the Ultimate Friend of the Earth, Lucy Siegle tackles ten big topics involved in our quest to reach net zero and, through stories and revealing questions, probes your understanding of what we can all do to get there.
Packed full of stories and tips that show the people, the projects and the places that are already living as if this planet was precious, this is an essential handbook for nature lovers looking to improve their understanding of how we can all have a positive impact on Planet Earth.
From the joyful robin to the majestic owl, birds have always been seen as messengers of wisdom and wonder. This beautifully illustrated book shares the infinite wisdom of birds, providing inspiration from these small but mighty creatures on how to live bravely and care for the things we love.
Taking 60 of the world’s most amazing birds, The Wisdom of Birds dives into the folklore, mythology, and cultural meanings behind some of our most beloved feathered friends. With striking illustrations by Victorian artist and ornithologist John Audubon, this book is ideal for birdwatchers, dreamers, and anyone who finds comfort in birdsong.
Real stories. Real people. Real hope. Scientists on Survival brings together powerful essays from scientists around the world who are tackling the climate crisis head-on. From biologists to mathematicians, physicists to biochemists, ecologists to zoologists, each one is on a path to communicate the story behind the irrefutable science that drives them.
This isn’t a book of doom and gloom, it’s a book of resilience, action, and change. If you’ve ever wondered what can actually be done (and who’s doing it), this is an inspiring look at how science and nature go hand-in-hand to build a better future.
If you loved these nature book recommendations, make sure you browse the O’Mara Books blog to find more great reads, including colour for nature lovers.
