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When Will It Be Spring?
When Will It Be Spring
Author: Catherine Walters
Alfie's mother is trying to settle him down for his winter's sleep. She tells her little bear that when he wakes up, it will be spring. He asks, "And how will I know when it's here?" Mother Bear's answer is, "When the butterflies float by looking for new flowers." The cub wakes up early, mistakes snowflakes fo...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780439064811
ISBN-10: 0439064813
Publication Date: 1999
Pages: 28
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Inc., Dutton Children's Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed When Will It Be Spring? on + 40 more book reviews
Having never experienced spring, little Alfie bear keeps waking up all winter, asking his mother if what he sees are signs of spring. Finally a beautiful warm flower-filled spring arrives. Sweet interaction between mother & cub with colorful illustrations by the author.
reviewed When Will It Be Spring? on + 4 more book reviews
It's a cute book and is a great addition to our library.
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2 Alfie's mother is trying to settle him down for his winter's sleep. She tells her little bear that when he wakes up, it will be spring. He asks, "And how will I know when it's here?" Mother Bear's answer is, "When the butterflies float by looking for new flowers." The cub wakes up early, mistakes snowflakes for butterflies, and wakes up his mother to show her. She explains that it is still winter, and then tells him of another sign of spring. Alfie continues to misread the wintry scenes until the anticipated season finally arrives. The story is charmingly told and Alfie exhibits all of the enthusiasm of an overly eager young child. Walters's soft, appealing illustrations range from large landscapes to small vignettes of a restless Alfie trying to settle down to sleep. The cleanly designed double-page spreads in season-appropriate colors will catch the eyes of young listeners during storyhour. The pictures effectively show how the cub can make these mistakes, which adds to the fun.
Judith Gloyer, Milwaukee Public Library
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
labellavita avatar reviewed When Will It Be Spring? on + 9 more book reviews
baby bear keeps waking up from hibernation excited, waiting for Spring, and FINALLY, Spring does arrive
reviewed When Will It Be Spring? on + 18 more book reviews
CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
heavenboundlj avatar reviewed When Will It Be Spring? on + 232 more book reviews
A book about a cub and his family!
reviewed When Will It Be Spring? on + 69 more book reviews
A lovely children's book!


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