Spring Forward!

It's almost spring! Even though we might see some big, white, fluffy flakes falling from the sky, let's anticipate rain, flowers, baby animals, gardens, and sunshine. Here are some books to get you and your little one in the mood for spring. All of these books are available at the Pikes Peak Library. Check the catalog at ppld.org or call your local branch to check for availability.

I love the rain! by Bridges, Margaret Park. (Children's J Easy BRID)

Molly hates rainy days. The gray sky, the soggy wait for the school bus, they seem to make everyone grumpy. Everyone except her friend Sophie, who shows Molly the magic she has been missing. The simple, poetic language in this lovely book takes readers on a journey from the girls' first tentative steps in the drizzle to a romp in a puddle. The lyrical text is perfectly matched by the joyful watercolor paintings.

Spring Things by Razca, Bob (J Easy RAZC)

Nature is busy budding and flowering; baby animals are being born; gardeners are planting; and everywhere children are running and playing.Spring Things is sure to encourage young readers. Raczka's simple rhymes using "ing" words will inspire children to come up with their own words to describe all the fun and wonder of spring.

Baby Farm Animals by Williams, Garth (J Easy GART)

Generations of children have loved the realistic yet whimsical lambs, ponies, and kittens in the Little Golden Books edition of Baby Farm Animals.This Golden classic, celebrating springtime on the farm, is now a board book . . . a perfect first book for baby.

Skunk's spring surprise / written by Leslea Newman ; illustrated by... (J Easy NEWM)

When Skunk wakes from her long winter nap, she can't wait to see all her friends. But they're nowhere to be found! Do they think she stinks? Poor Skunk is fuming ... until she discovers the real reason her friends are missing.In this charming companion to Where Is Bear? Lesla Newman and Valeri Gorbachev have once again created a funny and warm story about the importance of friendship.