Picture Book Wednesday: Spring Books (1)

 

Spring is just around the corner here!

A love letter to the Earth for all the wonderous things it gives us. 

As always, the photographs are stunning. There is so much to see in this book - so much to take in - seasons, flowers, bugs - all aspects of nature. I'm so sad this photographer died; she was one of my favorites. The author's note includes tips to help the Earth and save the environment. 

Miguel is hosting a party at the community garden and he's bringing sunflowers. He searches through the garden until he finds he sunflowers.

There was a lot I liked about this book - great illustrations and lots of vocabulary. However, it didn't jive for me. If Miguel is bringing sunflowers, I wished the book talked more about flowers than different fruits and vegetables. Or maybe Miguel could have brought a fruit or vegetable. I did love the ending and how everyone (and the fruits and vegetables) came together.

* book sent for review

A house is empty and lonely and longs for another family.

While this one isn't strictly a Spring book - it reminded me of new beginnings. It does go through seasons of change, changes in people, and changes in emotions. I love that it's from the perspective of the house and how the house wishes for new memories while holding on to the old ones.

* Book sent for review 

A family of robin grows over the course of a year.

This black and white illustrated book shows the growth of a family from eggs to flying away from the nest. It covers eating habits, danger, and flying. It's a lovely book for springtime reading. And the author's note is great