Spring Reads

March is here, which means spring is just around the corner...right?!? Our Cedarbrook Elc Preschoolers certainly hope so! These are some of our new (and old!) favorite books this month, which focus on the changing seasons, the beauty of nature, and new life. I hope other families will also enjoy these books...and that you'll let me know what you're reading this month too!

Spring for Sophie written by Yael Werber, illustrated by Jen Hill

Sophie is sick of snow and ready for spring! Yet the wintry landscape surrounding her seems unchanged, so she asks her parents how she’ll be able to tell when spring is coming. Her mom and dad explain that, although spring comes slowly, there are many signs that it’s on the way, and encourage her to use her five senses to note the changes in the natural world. Sophie is soon listening for birds’ songs, using her feet to feel the ground beneath her change from hard, frozen snow to soft, slushy mud, and sniffing the air for the fresh scent of spring, until she sees the world “change from white to green!” A lovely and timely ode to waiting for warmer weather, a child’s curiosity, the bonds of family, and paying close attention to the clues Mother Nature leaves all around us!



The Golden Egg Book written by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Leonard Weisgard

First published over 70 years ago, in 1947, this classic story continues to be a springtime and Easter delight! When a curious, bright-eyed little bunny finds a mysterious egg, he wonders and wonders what could be inside. Is it a mouse? A little boy? An elephant? Find out in this sweet springtime story of the beginning of a beautiful friendship gloriously brought to life with dazzling illustrations on every page!



Hank’s Big Day: The Story of a Bug written by Evan Kuhlman, illustrated by Chuck Groenink

Sometimes you just need to look at things from a different perspective. This imaginative story lets readers look at the big world through the eyes of a little bug. Hank’s journey introduces us to various forms of plant and insect life, as well as new-to-young-reader words like “industrious” and “lumbers.” During the day, Hank dodges danger, appreciates art, gets his exercise, and finally, meets up with his friend Amelia (who is dressed up like her hero, Amelia Earhart—another introduction for young readers!). Hank and Amelia then set off on another journey—a trip around Amelia’s yard that soon turns into a fantastic imaginary trip around the world. A book that focuses on so many early education concepts—friendship, the world around us, new vocabulary, imagination, and the power of play—in a fresh, fun way!

and then it’s spring written by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Erin E. Stead

At the tail end of winter “you have brown, all around you have brown,” declares the young narrator of this sweet seasonal story as he surveys the uninspiring, barren landscape around him. Determined to bring some green to the scene, the little boy plants a garden...but will all his work, waiting, watching, worrying, and wondering yield results—or will birds (or maybe even bears!) eat or trample the seeds before they have a chance to grow? Find out in this hopeful, heartfelt celebration of effort, growth, and yes, the wonder of spring!