About this item
Mole can smell that spring is in the air, but Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap! . Excitedly he taps on the window and knocks on the door-- he even tries playing a trumpet to wake his friend so they can celebrate together. But Bear keeps snoozing. . But Mole is determined, so he milks and gathers and bakes a special springtime surprise for his friend-- the perfect way to wake up! . A perfect read-aloud, full of simple sound-words and lots of repetition, Spring is Here is ideal to share with young readers to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Cozy mixed-media illustrations of big, fuzzy, dozing bear and his eager mole friend add detail and humor to the tale. . Dont miss the other Bear and Mole adventures-- First Star, All For a Dime, Off We Go!, and Kite Day.
About the Author
W I L L H I L L E N B R A N D is a celebrated author and illustrator whose published works include over sixty books for young readers. In addition to his own self-illustrated titles, he has illustrated the works of writers and retellers including Verna Aardema, Judy Sierra, Margery Cuyler, Judith St. George, Phyllis Root, Jane Yolen, Karma Wilson, Maureen Wright, Daniel Pinkwater and Jane Hillenbrand. Will has lived almost all of his life in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he grew up as the youngest of four boys. He now lives in Terrace Park.Will is the illustrator and author in residenace at Kent State University.
