{"product_id":"is-this-spring-isbn-9781536237979","title":"Is This . . . Spring?","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen the joys of breathing in spring get hijacked by hacking and sneezing, find a delightful antidote in Helen Yoon’s comical ode to a glorious season. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHooray!  It’s spring! As one exuberant pup knows, spring means laundry waving on the line, romping in fields of flowers, and gentle, fragrant breezes. But wait . . . What’s with the . . . \u003ci\u003esniff, sniff \u003c\/i\u003e. . . What’s with the . . . \u003ci\u003eHurk!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHaaa\u003c\/i\u003e. What’s with the . . . \u003ci\u003eah-ah-HACHOOO!\u003c\/i\u003e Oh no! This is terrible! Is spring . . . ruined? Sharing a few seasonal hacks in more ways than one, Helen Yoon celebrates as only she can: with bumbling affection, good humor, and slack-jawed wonder.An adorable addition to Yoon’s picture book series. . . . Hand to fans of Mo Willems’s Elephant and Piggie, as well as those who love Yoon’s other stories. A first purchase for all libraries where little readers frolic.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimal text captures the pooch’s pure lust for life. Yoon’s sketchy, cartoonish illustrations are a necessary part of the storytelling, deftly portraying both action and emotion, from utter despondency to pure delight. . . . Little readers will giggle at the dog’s silly anti-allergy getup, while similarly afflicted adults will chuckle at its effectiveness. The joy—and angst—of spring, artfully depicted.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA whimsical, charming homage to spring. . . . Readers will laugh at the puppy’s melodramatic ways and empathize with its familiar plight, all while enjoying a story that blossoms with humor and heart. The cartoon art style, with exaggerated, expressive characters, is set against a vibrant, color-speckled field of flowers. A delightful read-aloud, perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Mac Barnett.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cb\u003eHelen Yoon\u003c\/b\u003e is . . . very funny and very sharp. The creator of the first two books in this series, \u003ci\u003eIs This . . . Winter? \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIs This . . . Easter?\u003c\/i\u003e, she is also the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eSheepish (Wolf Under Cover)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOff-Limits, I’m a Unicorn\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHave You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur? \u003c\/i\u003eA professional illustrator and freelance concept designer, Helen Yoon lives in the Los Angeles area.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233274900709,"sku":"NP9781536237979","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536237979.jpg?v=1767730199","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/is-this-spring-isbn-9781536237979","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}