Spring Is Here by Will Hillenbrand

Spring Is Here

A Bear and Mole Story

Will Hillenbrand

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · January 2, 2012

Mole can smell that spring is in the air, but Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap!

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Who it’s for
A cozy seasonal read-aloud pairs eager friendship with repetition, sound-words, and gentle humor.
Themes
Celebrating seasonal change, Friendship
Genres
Seasons, Bear Stories, Friendship

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About this book

Mole can smell that spring is in the air, but Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap! Excitedly he taps on the window and knocks on the door-- he even tries playing a trumpet to wake his friend so they can celebrate together. But Bear keeps snoozing. But Mole is determined, so he milks and gathers and bakes a special springtime surprise for his friend-- the perfect way to wake up!

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A perfect read-aloud, full of simple sound-words and lots of repetition, Spring is Here is ideal to share with young readers to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Cozy mixed-media illustrations of big, fuzzy, dozing bear and his eager mole friend add detail and humor to the tale. Don't miss the other Bear and Mole adventures-- First Star, All For a Dime, Off We Go!, and Kite Day.

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A cozy seasonal read-aloud pairs eager friendship with repetition, sound-words, and gentle humor.

Come here for

  • A cheerful nudge toward spring
  • The fun of trying to wake a very sleepy friend

Expect

  • Simple sound-words and plenty of repetition
  • Cozy mixed-media illustrations with details and humor

Where it sits

Friendship87%
Bear Stories56%
Seasons43%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Bear Stories
  • Seasons
  • Friendship
Authors
Will Hillenbrand
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
January 2, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Celebrating seasonal change · Friendship
Reading lane
Bear Stories