And
my good buddy Shan has given me a list of books that are really popular
at the library where she works. We hope you and yours enjoy them.
**all ratings from GoodReads 
by Il Sung Na
**Starred Review** SchoolLibraryJournal
3.82 avg rating — 434 ratings
What do the animals do
when the snow falls to the ground and all the trees are bare? Some
fly long distances, while some swim to warmer waters. Some take a
long, warm sleep where they live, while others have a thick, cozy
coat and can stay in the snow!
As with Il Sung Na's previous books, Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit is filled with rich illustrations, charming animals, and a simple, lyrical text—all wrapped up in a gorgeous package. It's a gentle introduction to the ideas of adaptation, hibernation, and migration, and an exhuberant celebration of changing seasons.
As with Il Sung Na's previous books, Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit is filled with rich illustrations, charming animals, and a simple, lyrical text—all wrapped up in a gorgeous package. It's a gentle introduction to the ideas of adaptation, hibernation, and migration, and an exhuberant celebration of changing seasons.
Reading Information:
Page Count: 24
no AR information available
Lexile: 450L
--sample pages and reviews available
Splish, Splash, Springby Jan Carr
Dorothy Donohue (Illustrator)
3.52 avg rating — 44 ratings
The bright paper-collage illustrations detail all the many delights of spring!
Word Count: 96Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 47519
by Bob Raczka
Judy Stead (Illustrator)
3.67 avg rating — 33 ratings
Nature is busy
budding and flowering; baby animals are being born; gardeners are
planting; and everywhere children are running and playing. In rhyming
text, the author celebrates Spring.
Page Count: 32
no reading information available
--sample pages and reviews available
(Scholastic)
by Samantha Berger
Pamela Chanko (Illus.)
3.75 avg rating — 48 ratings
A robin, a rabbit, a deer, a duck,
and many other animals help to spread the word that spring is
finally here! With happiness and cheer the animals welcome spring's
green trees, blossoming flowers, and bright, sunny sky!
Word Count: 134
Page Count: 30
Accelerated Reading level: 2.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 137773
by Norman Bridwell
3.61 avg rating — 169 ratings
This Clifford adventure
finds the big red dog hard at work getting the house clean, or
trying to, as he shakes to pieces Emily Elizabeth's rugs and digs
up weeds at a vacant lot for Earth Day.
Word Count: 375
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 17517
Lexile: 500L
by Lesléa Newman
Valeri Gorbachev (Illustrator)
3.17 avg rating — 35 ratings
When Skunk wakes
from her long winter nap, she can't wait to see all her friends. But
they're nowhere to be found! Do they think she stinks? Poor Skunk is
fuming ... until she discovers the real reason her friends are missing.
Word Count: 444Page Count:
Accelerated Reader: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 107426
Lexile: 380L
by Linda Glaser
Susan Swan (Illus.)
3.44 avg rating — 27 ratings
A boy observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects.
Word Count: 941
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 3.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 57475
by Ellen Jackson
Jan Davey Ellis (Illustrator)
3.35 avg rating — 20 ratings
This is a detailed look
at the history and festivals behind this special day, which occurs
in the third week of March in the Northern Hemisphere. Jackson begins
with ancient Mexico and the Mayans, who believed that special
ceremonies were needed to rejuvenate the Earth; otherwise, it would
remain cold and lifeless. She mentions other festivals and holidays
that are celebrated around this time, such as Passover; Easter; No
Ruz, a 13-day Iranian festival; and Holi, an Indian holiday. The book
ends with a note that not all spring celebrations are rooted in
ancient times, such as Earth Day. A retelling of the story of Ostara,
the goddess of dawn and springtime, is included, as are some
examples of seasonal activities. The attractive illustrations are as
cheery and colorful as a warm and sunny spring day, adding to this
informative look at the vernal equinox. Lisa Gangemi Kropp, Middle Country Public Library, Centereach, NY
Word Count: 1,569
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 5.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 120512
by Gerda Muller
4.52 avg rating — 27 ratings
One of a series of four books without text,
which lead the young child through the seasons of the year. Full of
fun, active illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of
playing with lambs, sowing seeds, painting Easter eggs and watching
baby birds.
Spring shows children playing with lambs, sowing seeds, painting Easter eggs, and watching baby birds. (Ages 1-5)
Reading Information - wordlessPage Count: 10
(Scholastic)
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings
One sunshiny spring day, Pooh enjoys a happy,
humming walk through the Hundred-Acre Wood. He follows a buzzing bee
to a honey tree, and finds plenty of flowing rivers, waving flowers,
and smiling friends to greet along the way. This cheery Pooh story
introduces young children to the concept of spring, and points out
that in many ways, the best thing about spring is ... everything!
Page Count: 32no reading information available
--sample pages and reviews available
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