Is It Spring?

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Snow in spring? Nature's patience reveals the season's true arrival.

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32 pages· 108 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~70L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where spring teases with blooming buds and chirping birds, an unexpected snowfall raises questions. Will spring ever truly arrive? This enchanting tale invites young readers to explore the dance of seasons, patience, and hope. As icy winds challenge the promise of warmth, the sun reassures that spring will come. Dive into a beautifully illustrated journey that captures the essence of nature's unpredictable rhythm and the certainty of renewal. Will the sun's promise hold true? Discover the answer in this timeless picture book that celebrates the enduring cycle of the seasons.

From the publisher

Indie BestsellerIf one day buds bloom and birds chirp, and the next day a late snow falls from the sky, is it spring? Will it ever be spring? An evergreen, child-friendly picture book that explores themes of patience, hope, the seasons, and nature by the New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.A flower in the garden down the street. Birds in the sky. Buds on the branches in the park. It must be spring.But wait! What is this icy gust of wind? Why are snowflakes falling from heavy gray clouds? Will it ever be spring? Yes, says the sun. Just be patient.Kevin Henkes, the #1 New York Times bestseller who has been awarded the Caldecott Medal, two Caldecott Honors, two Newbery Honors, two Geisel Honors, the Children’s Literature Lecture Award, and Children’s Literature Legacy Award, among numerous other honors, has created a masterful and classic picture book that combines an evocative call-and-response text with delicate and lovely illustrations. Readers will be left assured that the sun–and spring–will always come again.

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