Washoe County Library System

Animals and children alike watch as the world transforms from the dark and dead of winter to a full and blooming spring. "In this beautiful board book for young children, Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of language and the changing of the seasons. And acclaimed artist Laura Dronzek’s gorgeous, lush paintings show the transformation from...

Simple text describes the season of spring, the changes the Earth goes through, and the effects that can be seen on plants, animals, and people.

Explores the science of seasons, focusing on spring, discussing signs of spring, the changes that occur, spring planting, and other topics; and includes a glossary, references, an index, and photographs.

As spring slowly turns to summer, a little boy builds a fort and plants a garden in impatient anticipation.

Explains when spring starts, why the weather gets warmer, why animals have babies in the spring, and more.

Lucy and Miss Mamie while away the long hours of winter in various ways while waiting for a paperwhite bulb to grow and bring them spring.

Describes spring's gradual arrival on a farm.

The three squirrel children, Mick, Mack and Molly are puzzled about what to feed the hungry baby birds.

Anticipating the arrival of flower-tending fairies in the springtime, Pinkalicious tours her family's garden, prepares a cozy fairy-sized house, and wonders if she will be able to see her tiny visitors.

While looking for spring, Hopper the little hare, meets some new animal friends.