IS IT SPRING? written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henkes is an astute admirer of seasons which he shows once again in IS IT SPRING? Henkes captures the essence of spring, that season in which winter’s cold and dark yields to signs like blossoms and birdsong. Henkes animates this with illustrations and words that will speak plainly and eloquently to preschoolers just learning the subtleties of seasons. He begins with the first hopeful hints of peeks at backyards and parks where flowers and buds declare “yes.” And then the shift of wind turning icy and sharp, speaks “not yet,” in that unexpected but common changeable seasonal step backwards and yearning begins before spring truly arrives. You can find a link to the book in the purchase button below.