Signs of Spring

by Justine Korman Fontes, Rob Hefferan (Illustrator)

On the way to school one day Lucy and her two friends find many signs of spring, from buds on the trees to blades of grass.

Genres: Picture Books, Storytime, School

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Justine Korman is the author of over 600 children's books, including mega-selling adaptations of Disney hits like THE LION KING, plus her original popular GRUMPY BUNNY series for Scholastic.

Justine has been writing all her life. She worked part-time in publishing while earning her B.A. in English Literature, Phi Beta Kappa from New York University. While an editorial assistant at Golden Books, she met her future husband and partner, Ron Fontes, an artist in the Whitman Comics department, who moved on to mighty Marvel Comics.

When Justine started getting freelance writing assignments, Ron pitched in and a children's book writing team was born! Ron brought visual storytelling, theatre, and history; Justine enthusiasm, humor, and a straight-A attitude.

In 1988, the couple moved to Maine, where they have written everything from beginning readers and novelty books to historical fiction and graphic novels.
Justine's hobbies include fitness, juggling, gardening, cooking, and playing the ukulele. She also enjoys making movies with Ron.

The prolific couple's goal is to write 1001 children's books.

Reviews

[Jackie]

Lucy loves walking to school with her best friends, Zack and Henry. On this glorious spring day it's clear Lucy has spring fever. She's energetic, happy, and anxious to get to school. She is so happy until Miss Whiskers reminds the class that it is show and tell day. Oh no! Lucy forgot to bring something, or did she?

Used for "Show & Tell" Storytime-October, 2010.

[Erin]

This story was good for showing different signs that spring is on its way. Lucy finds grass and tree buds and flowers and feathers on her way to school with her friends.