In honor of the first day of spring, I made it a point to read It's Spring to Butterfly and Ladybug. It's written by Samantha Berger and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.
Although the first line is "In April, the robin began to sing.." I found it fitting for the vernal equinox and the beautiful weather we've been having. Several woodland and farm friends spread the word that spring is here - the leaves and flowers are back, the snow is gone and the sun and rains are here!
The illustrations are large and simple enough without omitting too much detail to engage the littlest of readers, and the rhythm and rhyme will make it a continual favorite for the older readers as well. There is plenty of opportunity to make animal sounds, which makes a good book so much better in this house. There are quacking ducks, singing birds, and crowing roosters. You can talk about animal motions - swimming ducks, trotting horses, running deer. It's also an opportunity to introduce the concept of hiberation as the story concludes with waking bears. Or you can just enjoy the rhythm of the sweet little poem.
Just look at that bunny. How can you not be happy it's spring?
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