It's Spring!

by Samantha Berger, Pamela Chanko, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)

A beautifully illustrated rhyming story about spring. The robin told the rabbit...The rabbit told the deer...The deer told the duck...Then all the birds began to singTo tell the bears, "Wake up, it's spring!"Samantha Berger and Pamela Chanko's breezy rhyming text and Melissa Sweet's charming watercolor illustrations spread the news that spring is here! This is a board book edition of a book originally published in the Hello Reader line.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Storytime, Science, Nature, School

30 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sunny illustrations follow an adorable rabbit as it identifies signs that spring has arrived and then proceeds to tell others. They, in turn, spread the word to other animals. The use of rhyming text and simple words makes this one work well for beginning readers who may also enjoy identifying the signs in their own environment that are indicators that spring has sprung. The book also contains some activities and questions for youngsters to ponder as they hear it read aloud. Part of the Story Play series, this one is a reissue of a previously-published book but with prompts intended to develop comprehension and some critical thinking skills. Plus, they're learning a little bit about science from its pages.

[Mary Bilbrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I picked up the book "It's Spring," I thought it was going to be kinda boring because of the cover, but I changed my mind as I began to read it and discovered that it has discussion questions built into the book, and other educational information like scavenger hunts, riddle time, springtime fund, and matching inside.

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations for this board book are simple and cute. The gold star for me would be that they highlight all the signs that it's spring and leave it open ended for the parent to discuss with their child.
My husband chimed in that he liked this one too!

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pleasant, but nothing special.

[Joy Keil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has the same feel as "The Grumpy Morning"... Great flow, rythmic, cute illustrations. A fun read that I know we'll read over and over.

[Erin Dunlavy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute quick read with animals sharing the good news of Spring. Zoe enjoys it and I think she likes thinking about spring when it is still so cold out most days. Nice illustrations.

[Little Champs]

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[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

a Baby and up book about all the animals being excited for spring and telling one another.

[Brisni (בריטני) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really sweet book. An Easter gift for the kiddo. Suited my mood with the connectedness I have felt to the season this year.

[Christine Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Baby & Me

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really cute book and I love the childlike simplicity of the illustrations. I like that this book teaches about Spring as well.

[Kayla Edwards · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute read aloud - rhythmic and lyrical.

[Andrés · Rating 4 out of 5]

A "pass it on" book with springtime animals and signs of life. The rhymes carry smoothly from page to page, and the illustrations are bright and robust without being too busy.

[Nicole Fischer]

Oskar read to me.

[Sarah Sammis · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's Spring is a cute board book by Samantha Berger and Pamela Chanko. It's the story of spring spreading throughout the forest and farmlands.

An observant rabbit notices the arrival of spring and goes out to tell the other animals. Each animal in turn finds another animal to spread the word about springs arrival.

Melissa Sweet's adorable illustrations make the book all the more enjoyable. Harriet loved just flipping through the book to look at the animals and name them.

[TheEagerReaders Violet · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of our favorite board books, It's Spring is filled with beautiful illustrations & sweet rhyming text.

Love:
* the simple, lyrical story
* Melissa Sweet's lovely illustrations

Like:
* the theme of friendly cooperation between the animals
* following the spread of news across the sunny countryside

Wish:
* we were able to find more books by this author/illustrator pairing

[Malckey P · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have yet to experience spring, I was born in July so I've only seen Summer, Fall and the beginning of Winter..why is the air so cold when I breath in? I sound like Mama when she talks to me in Swedish when I breath in. This Spring thing sounds pretty good, it makes the bunny jump high and anything that can make us jump higher is good. Right?

I like the animals in this book and Daddy says the pictures look like they are of Scotland.

[Kelsi Watts · Rating 4 out of 5]

What comes after winter? Everyones sick of being inside, ready for warmer weather and "It's Spring" is a good read to learn all about the season after the cold one we all dread! I would read this to my kindergarten class as a read aloud. I give it a 4 out of 5.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, cause-and-effect book about how animals might pass along the message that spring has arrived!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

22 month - quick read, cute pictures and rhyme. A good flip book for babies.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read at Toddler Lap Time on 4/12/13: http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/...

[Taylor Darst · Rating 4 out of 5]

Teaches the kids about spring time and what happens with nature and the earth.

[Tj Shay · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful rhyming book about Spring! Written by Samantha Berger, you know you're going to love it!

[Rachel Hacker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite books to read to my daughter - especially in spring time.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this at the thrift store for a quarter. It's adorable! And I think I can recite every word of it now. One of Paul's favorites.

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Illustrated poem about spring. Great for my kindergartner to read to me.

[A Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy this board book about animals in Spring. The illustrations are bright, cute, and cheerful! I will certainly be adding this to my infant classroom and eventually my home library too.

[Oskar Braun]

Oskar read to mom before bed.