Hurry, Spring!

by Sterling North

Describes in text and drawings the sights and sounds of woodland wildlife awakening as spring begins.

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction

58 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966

About the author

Thomas Sterling North was an American author of books for children and adults, including 1963's bestselling Rascal. Surviving a near-paralyzing struggle with polio in his teens, he grew to young adulthood in the quiet southern Wisconsin village of Edgerton, which North transformed into the "Brailsford Junction" setting of several of his books.

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Reviews

[Jasmine Shadows · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a delightful and quick read for those that enjoy reading about the wonderful joys of nature. Sterling North is relating the various stages of spring as he enjoyed it in his growing up years. He relates various stages with wildlife and flora. It is probably directed more for younger readers, but the truth is I simply enjoy reading about the awakening of spring. I enjoy so much about the wonder of our natural world, and it is enjoyable to read books by others that share the joy. I particularly enjoy all the tales of the birds and wildlife. There are a couple of portions that are so sad as he relates a heartbreak of his childhood. If you enjoy nature and the awakening of spring, I believe that you will enjoy this book no matter what your age is.

[Erika Powers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best part where the pictures. I couldn't tell if this was supposed to be a children's book, an adult book, a memoir, or a teen book -except when it was published we didn't really have a teen genre. Second best part is that baby skunks are called woods kittens.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A dear friend found this book written in 1966 and shared it with me. There is beautiful writing here as the narrator tells the story of an unfolding spring in nature. It is a balm to the soul of readers of all ages who are yearning for signs of spring. Wonderful sketches by Carl Burger accompany each short essay.

The opening lines entranced me from the start,"Early in March, even before all the snow has melted, Spring begins to ask questions."

Spring is very slow to come where I live and I plan to borrow and re-read this charming book every spring as eagerly hope for Spring to finally arrive.

[Michelle Fournier · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this book and the illustrations are Beautiful! We began it last spring as a read aloud with kids and set it aside after springtime to finish it this spring. It is full of very short observations on a variety of plants and creatures that begin to appear as Spring moves forward. A different type of book to read aloud and slow going but lovely and interesting.

[Laur M · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet book of short nature essays with beautiful sketches. Written in 1966, it’s a bit dated with words such as “ brave”, “squaw”, and “house wife”.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this almost every spring.