{"product_id":"9780062741660","title":"When Spring Comes (Board Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and the acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of \u003ci\u003eBirds \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIn the Middle of Fall\u003c\/i\u003e, this sturdy board book edition of \u003ci\u003eWhen Spring Comes\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for the very youngest readers. Watch the world transform when spring comes! In a starred review, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e called this delightful picture book, “A must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore spring comes, the trees are dark sticks, the grass is brown, and the ground is covered in snow. But if you wait, leaves unfurl and flowers blossom, the grass turns green, and the mounds of snow shrink and shrink. Spring brings baby birds, sprouting seeds, rain and mud, and puddles. You can feel it and smell it and hear it—and you can read it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this beautiful board book edition for young children, Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes uses striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of language and the changing of the seasons. And acclaimed artist Laura Dronzek’s gorgeous, lush paintings show the transformation from quiet, cold winter to the newborn spring. In a starred review, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e said, “This joyful reflection is as welcome as spotting the first brave crocus.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011609444592,"sku":"9780062741660","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780062741660_p0.jpg?v=1763632819","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780062741660","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}