Celebrate the promise and potential of spring in this effervescent follow-up to Woodland Dreams . Oh, the promise of spring and a new day! A honeybee, bear cub, bunny, squirrel, fawns, and more wake up as the landscape brims and bursts with spring firsts. In this beautifully illustrated picture book follow-up to their beloved bedtime book, Karen Jameson and Marc Boutavant offer a lyrical and reassuring ode to the morning and a celebration of a new season, affirming the power of greeting the day with energy, positivity, and hope. Readers will adore the heartwarming illustrations and tender moments between animal parents and children. Perfect read-aloud to share over breakfast, with a preschool class for morning storytime, or on the first day of spring.   STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: Marc Boutavant's detail-rich and incredibly sweet illustrations will rivet young readers as they move through spring-infused scenes filled with woodland animals and flowers. SOOTHING NARRATIVE: In addition to reinforcing concepts like emotional security and unconditional love, the lyrical, rhyming text creates a warm and connected reading experience. EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOK: Animals featured in their natural habitats offer a great way to learn about and increase our appreciation of nature. Perfect selection as an Earth Day book for kids! CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR WOODLAND DREAMS : "Jameson displays a rare gift for harmonious language and rhyme. . . . Sweet fare for bed- or naptimes, with a light frosting of natural history." – Kirkus Reviews , starred review; "[A] classic-feeling narrative that features graceful verse and detailed artwork." – Publishers Weekly Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a sweet springtime book for children - Fans of Woodland Dreams and author Karen Jameson's children's books - Fans of Marc Boutavant's picture books - Parents looking for a book with meaningful parent-child connections - Gift givers seeking a sweet and engaging present or Easter basket addition “Karen Jameson and illustrator Marc Boutavant invite children ages 3-5 to embrace the change of season by summoning wild creatures from their torpor. [A] nostalgic feel that brings to mind the work of midcentury “Golden Book” illustrators…a fair rendering of spring itself.”― The Wall Street Journal Karen Jameson is a children’s author, poet, teacher, and literacy advocate. Her picture books include Woodland Dreams , illustrated by Marc Boutavant, Farm Lullaby , illustrated by Wednesday Kirwan, and Where the Wee Ones Go , illustrated by Zosienka. She lives and works in Southern California.   Marc Boutavant has illustrated a wide range of books and games, including Around the World with Mouk and Woodland Dreams . His work has also appeared in the New York Times and the New Yorker . He lives in Paris, France. Parents grandparents and caregivers looking for a sweet springtime book for children
Fans of Woodland Dreams and author Karen Jameson's children's books
Fans of Marc Boutavant's picture books
Parents looking for a book with meaningful parent-child connections
Gift givers seeking a sweet and engaging present or Easter basket addition