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When Spring Comes: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids Paperback – Picture Book, February 12, 2019

by Kevin Henkes (Author), Laura Dronzek (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 734 ratings
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Watch the world transform when spring comes! In a starred review, School Library Journal called this delightful picture book “A must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners.”

In this beautiful 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 quiet, cold winter to the newborn spring.

Before spring comes, the trees are dark sticks, the grass is brown, and the ground is covered in snow. But if you wait, leaves unfurl and flowers blossom, the grass turns green, and the mounds of snow shrink and shrink. Spring brings baby birds, sprouting seeds, rain and mud, and puddles. You can feel it and smell it and hear it—and you can read it!

In a starred review, The Horn Book said, “This joyful reflection is as welcome as spotting the first brave crocus.”

In the Middle of Fall, Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes, and Summer Song make for a beautiful quartet of seasonal-theme picture books to share at home or in the classroom. Ideal for introducing the season, for story time, and for bedtime reading.

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    2 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    500L
  6. Dimensions
    9.1 x 0.2 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
  8. Publication date
    February 12, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    0062741675
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0062741677
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“Henkes and Dronzek once again perfectly capture the quiet wonder of the natural world, as they did in Birds and Oh! …Dronzek’s vivacious acrylic illustrations, their bright colors emphasized by the thick black outlines, complement Henkes’s spare but lyrical prose. A must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“Lyrical and elegant in its simplicity, this is an enchanting celebration of the season to pair with Oh!, the paean to winter created by this same husband-and-wife team.” — Booklist (starred review)

“In a gently rhythmic text and lush, vibrant paintings, this husband-and-wife author-illustrator team ushers in spring, capturing the season’s sights, sounds, and surprises. …This joyful reflection is as welcome as spotting the first brave crocus.” — Horn Book (starred review)

“Dronzek’s cozy paintings combine the simplified shapes of plants, creatures, and children…Henkes is honest about spring’s more trying moments, weaving themes of waiting and patience throughout…Readers, especially those who live in regions that experience the full range of changing seasons, will warm to this catalog of familiar joys.” — Publishers Weekly

“A read-aloud dream, the meticulous text catalogs Spring’s awakenings and its characteristic weather. …Dronzek’s thick-lined, bright acrylics are as simultaneously wry and joyous as the text…Henkes and Dronzek make waiting almost as much fun—if not more so—than the payoff.” — Kirkus Reviews

“No harm comes to the bunnies, birds and kittens in Laura Dronzek’s deliciously colorful paintings for ‘When Spring Comes,’ a gentle picture book written by Kevin Henkes. …From brown to green, from eggs to birds, from seeds to flowers, seasonal changes transpire sweetly in these pages.” — Wall Street Journal

“Henkes creates a childlike and child-friendly cadence with the rhythms of his writing, and the robust, thickly outlined art carries plenty of kid appeal as well. …Expect this to see heavy use in classrooms and library story hours.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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When it is cold and snowy and bleak and brown, Spring seems far away. But if you wait, it will come. Are you ready?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books; Reprint edition (February 12, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062741675
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062741677
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 500L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.1 x 0.2 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 734 ratings

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Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly’s Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in Penny and Her Doll and Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a New York Times Book Review piece about A Good Day, wrote, “It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius.” Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers, The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for Olive’s Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels Junonia, Bird Lake Moon, The Birthday Room, and Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. You can visit him online at www.kevinhenkes.com.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Great dipiction of spring!
This is a beautiful book with fun depictions of spring and a cute story! I especially like how it shows the transition from winter to spring. My one year old loves this book and I'll definitely be getting the other seasons!
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Rebecca J. McConnell
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and simple with beautiful illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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Another trusted purchase. This one is sweet and simple celebrating the coming of spring. The illustrations are beautiful and the text makes you appreciate and anticipate all the goodness that spring brings, from mud puddles and rain, to sprouting flowers and new life, kites, boots, and bubbles. You will want this book to help you to welcome in spring.
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Kimberly C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple in all the right ways.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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I use this book with my 2 to 3 year old preschool class. The wording is short and simple. The pictures are colorful and interesting without being overly busy which makes it easy to use them as discussion pieces while learning about spring time.
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bookluver
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023
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Keven Henkes is one of my favorite children’s authors and he doesn’t disappoint with this book. The illustrations are beautiful. The book teaches about spring in a simple and engaging way. My 3 year old and 5 year old grandsons both love it.
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Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars Whimsical!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2022
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This little book is delightful. The book offers such a sweet way of explaining the seasons of the year. I bought this as an Easter gift for my 3 year old grandson. It is a solid favorite for him and for me! Lots of material to discuss and extend learning!! Yes, I am a retired primary grade teacher….lol
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ms. sjp
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging spring book for Preschool+
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
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This is a really well-written, lovely book about spring for preschoolers! Rich in beautiful illustrations and engaging alliteration.

We gifted this to our girls' 3-4 year old preschool classroom. This book not only held everyone's attention, but also inspired collective idea-sharing and many questions after class storytime.
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Meg
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
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This book is adorable. I will be buying all the seasons.
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Staszak Family
4.0 out of 5 stars Colorful Spring Picture Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2016
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My baby loves this book, the illustrations are so pretty, bright and colorful, she babbled and squealed as I read her the book and we turned the pages. The story explains what changes/happens during Spring, and is a lovely picture book. I bet kids through first grade would enjoy it. The pages were regular paper weight, and can be easily torn - baby won't be exploring this one independently.
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Abby Olson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great dipiction of spring!
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022
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This is a beautiful book with fun depictions of spring and a cute story! I especially like how it shows the transition from winter to spring. My one year old loves this book and I'll definitely be getting the other seasons!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great dipiction of spring!
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022
This is a beautiful book with fun depictions of spring and a cute story! I especially like how it shows the transition from winter to spring. My one year old loves this book and I'll definitely be getting the other seasons!
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Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect spring book for preschoolers
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2023
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Great book with beautiful pictures. Good introduction to spring
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Sally Plummer
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Seasonal Tale
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2023
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This is a great story book with bright illustrations. A lovely book to explain signs of spring in an easy to understand way. Swift delivery and a great price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Our favorite author
Reviewed in France on March 5, 2020
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My son likes all the books written by Kevin kenkes.
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CuteMizz
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
Reviewed in Italy on September 25, 2019
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A very small book, a nice introduction to the four seasons.
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Maxima
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Japan on June 24, 2020
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If you want to educate your kid about seasons yet without pressure and in a relaxing manner flipping though beautifully coloured sturdy pages, this is the RIGHT BOOK
My kid as well as my students love the contexts and images
Well done
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