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Spring Is Here
Spring is in the air. Mole can smell it. But Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap. How will Mole wake up Bear so they can celebrate together? Full color.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
February 7th 2011
by Holiday House
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This is an adorable book about two animals (mole and bear) that is coming out of hibernation. When the mole realized that spring is here he jumps out of bed into the mud. Mole was so excited that he tries to wake bear up and and tell him that spring is here. He tries everything to wake him up. Mole gathered eggs, he milked a cow and churned the milk. He made a big meal for Bear to wake up. Finally, Bear wakes up to eat and Mole is too tired after trying to wake Bear up. Great book to learn about...more
When Mole awakens to the sights, sounds, and smells of spring--love that onomatopoeia with the words "squish.squish.squish"--he wants to share the experience with his friend Bear. He goes to great lengths to spread the word, even whipping up an enticing feast. By the time is ready to start the day, poor Mole is ready for a nap. Young readers and their caregivers will surely be able to relate to this experience. I loved the soft mixed media illustrations and the expressions on the faces of Mole a...more
Young Mole wakes up to find spring has arrived. Excited, he tries to wake Bear up. Sticks, feathers and a trumpet are sued as wake-up tools. These are to no avail. Then Mole thinks of something that is sure to wake Bear--his sense of smell.
I love the typeset in this book. Mole's actions to wake Bear are in different colors as well as his snores.
This could be a great book to bookend with Bedtime for Bear by Brett Helquist. Bedtime for Bear covers the start of winter.
I love the typeset in this book. Mole's actions to wake Bear are in different colors as well as his snores.
This could be a great book to bookend with Bedtime for Bear by Brett Helquist. Bedtime for Bear covers the start of winter.
Young Mole wakes up to find spring has arrived. Excited, he tries to wake Bear up. Sticks, feathers and a trumpet are sued as wake-up tools. These are to no avail. Then Mole thinks of something that is sure to wake Bear--his sense of smell.
I love the typeset in this book. Mole's actions to wake Bear are in different colors as well as his snores. This book would tie in well with a spring unit theme.
I love the typeset in this book. Mole's actions to wake Bear are in different colors as well as his snores. This book would tie in well with a spring unit theme.
Mole awakens to smell spring in the air...but bear is still sleeping. Wonderful readaloud for older toddler/preschool due to onomatopoeia nicely place througout the text (e.g. "squish. squish. squish." and "toot. toot. toot."). Illustrations are large and draw the audience into the action and the sweet ending will bring a chorus of "awwwws". For a springtime storytime, this one is a winner!
Mole wakes up one morning to find that spring has come. Wanting to share this great news with his friend Bear, he goes to great lengths to wake the snoring bear. Each of mole's attempts result in a giant "snore" from Bear and the text lends itself to some great sound effects. The illustrations are terrific and the kids loved the twist at the end!
Jun 17, 2011
Melanie
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5 of 5 stars
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A delightful story of a Mole and Bear. Mole wakes up to discover that it's spring! He tries to wake bear, but bear won't wake up. Mole decides to wake bear up by making him a great big breakfast. Once bear is awake and eating though, Mole promptly falls asleep!
Good book for a Spring theme storytime. A mole wakes up and realizes its spring, but has a hard time getting his bear housemate to wake up. You get a chance to make some sound effects while reading this one. Good for toddler as well as a pre-school audience.
A very cute story about 2 friends and spring-the season. Nice illustrations and I liked the way the author/illustrator had the "action words" in a different color text. The children enjoyed participating with the action words and "snoring"!
Great read-aloud! My story time babies liked it! It helped that I used the opportunity for verbal sound effects. It didn't really explore the concept of the season, but it was cute and a good opener before reading a book that limned the season.
Apr 20, 2011
Melissa
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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friends,
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fave-2011
Perfect for toddler storytime. A "season" story with an actual plot, simple but not bland illustrations, and a funny ending even the youngest listeners can "get." Plus, how can you not be charmed by a kitchen that has both a churn *and* a blender?
Add this to your spring story time pile, especially if you read to the smallest of children. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
Check out my full review at: http://wakingbraincells.com/2011/04/0...
Check out my full review at: http://wakingbraincells.com/2011/04/0...
Hillenbrand's book is beautifully illustrated with a minimalist story that features sound words and great action verbs to tell a great tale of a mole trying to wake up his friend Bear when spring arrives.
Finally saw this one today and wish I could have picked it up for school immediately.
It will have to wait until next year's story rotation. But it will get there. :]
It will have to wait until next year's story rotation. But it will get there. :]
I think this is great book to read aloud for younger students. It's great to read before or after spring break to enliven student and get them ready to learn.
This book has MR. SCHU IS GOING TO LOVE IT written all over it. A bear, a mole, an adorable story of friendship--what more do I need? Maybe a mouse? ;)
Excited that spring has finally arrived, Mole tries--unsuccessfully--to wake up Bear, but then he comes up with the perfect plan.
Jul 29, 2011
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Love this!! The little mole is trying to get the big bear up after the winter is over but bear just wants to sleep more.
Worked quite well for the younger storytime crowd, especially as I had them help me with the snoring sound effects.
I love a good friendship book. Mole is such a good friend to bear. Adorable illustrations and great use of verbs.
This is a cute book to use as a read aloud and introduce spring, different animals lifestyles during the seasons, ect.
Storytime uses: Bears, Moles/Under, Spring/Seasons, Friendship.
Pros: repetition, big pictures, circular.
Pros: repetition, big pictures, circular.
The story is cute, the art is adorable. I want to just hug both of these little furry beasts. Loved it!
Cute book about Mole trying to wake up his housemate Bear once he realizes that Spring has just arrived...
My preschool kids are a fan of any book that utilizes the snoring sound, do it was a hit!
A mole, a bear, and can you smell it? Spring is in the air! A simple tale of friendship beautifully illustrated.
Mole makes a lot of preparation to waken his friend, Bear, from a long winter's nap.
a wonderful, simple book about welcoming spring with a mole and his friend Bear.
Cute story about a mole who works hard to wake up a bear when spring rolls around.
Really love the illustrations and the story is reminiscent Frog and Toad.
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Will Hillenbrand is the illustrator of many children's books, including THIS LITTLE PIGGY, edited by Jane Yolen, and KISS THE COW! by Phyllis Root. He is also the author-illustrator of DOWN BY THE STATION. He lives in Terrace Park, Ohio with his wife, Jane, and their son, Ian.
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