{"product_id":"spring-is-here-isbn-9780823424313","title":"Spring is Here","description":"\u003cb\u003eMole can smell that spring is in the air, but Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcitedly 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Mole is determined, so he milks and gathers and bakes a special springtime surprise for his friend-- the perfect way to wake up! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfect read-aloud, full of simple sound-words and lots of repetition, \u003ci\u003eSpring is Here \u003c\/i\u003eis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't miss the other Bear and Mole adventures-- \u003ci\u003eFirst Star, All For a Dime, Off We Go!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKite Day\u003c\/i\u003e.\"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.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"With its abundance of noises to join in on, its short, snappy sentences, its use of happily predictable repetition, and its engaging, tightly focused mixed-media illustrations, this should make a surefire read-aloud for preschoolers.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"The mixed-media illustrations capture both the harbingers of early springtime and Mole’s enthusiasm, while Bear’s droll expressions are charming. A sweet, simple tale of the lengths we all go to in the name of friendship…and spring.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"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. Nicely varied in composition, the mixed-media illustrations, which include many double-page spreads, show up particularly well from a distance. A good read-aloud choice for preschool units on hibernation.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Hillenbrand’s mixed-media illustrations have a warmly colored, textured appearance. With its well-placed repetition, this simply told tale is perfect for toddlers\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWill Hillenbrand has written and illustrated a wide range of picture  books for children, including the popular Bear and Mole series. \u003ci\u003eSpring Is Here\u003c\/i\u003e won the Please Touch Museum Book Award. \u003ci\u003eWhat a Treasure!\u003c\/i\u003e a Pennsylvania One Book, was written with his spouse Jane Hillenbrand.  Will lives in Ohio, and is the Illustrator and Author in Residence at  Kent State University.  Find him on the web at www.willhillenbrand.com.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300943876325,"sku":"NP9780823424313","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823424313.jpg?v=1767737135","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/spring-is-here-isbn-9780823424313","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}