Spring Is Here [hc]
A Bear and Mole Story #1
By Will Hillenbrand [Ohio]
Excited that spring has finally arrived, Mole tries--unsuccessfully--to wake up Bear, but then he comes up with the perfect plan. 32 pages
"The repetition, ample onomatopoeia, and tender tone of the spare text, combined with heavily textured mixed-media renderings of this gentle pair of pals, create a sunny welcome to the season." -Publishers Weekly (Ages 3-6)
"Hillenbrand's mixed-media illustrations have a warmly colored, textured appearance. With its well-placed repetition, this simply told tale is perfect for toddlers." -School Library Journal (Preschool)
"With plenty of repeated sound words, such as Sniff. Sniff. Sniff, Squish. Squish. Squish, and Tap. Tap. Tap, the story is fun to read aloud and lends itself to audience participation." -Booklist (Preschool-Grade 2)
January 1, 2011
AR Level=1.3; Lexile Level=270
Watch/listen to a selected reading and a video which explains his art process for the book!
