When Spring Comes
by Kevin Henkes; illustrated by Laura Dronzek · PreK-Grade 2 · Ages Ages 4-8
Before spring arrives, the world looks cold and bare. This gentle picture book shows how snow, rain, mud, buds, and blossoms slowly help spring wake everything up.
Key vocabulary
Spring is the season after winter when the weather gets warmer and many plants begin to grow.
Blossoms are flowers on a plant or tree. They can make trees look bright and colorful.
Puddles are small pools of water on the ground after rain or melting snow.
Umbrellas are things you hold over your head to help keep rain off you.
Mud is wet dirt. It can feel squishy under your boots.
Mounds are small piles or heaps of something, like snow or dirt.
Leaves are the flat green parts of many plants and trees. They help plants catch sunlight.
Rain is water that falls from clouds. It helps plants and flowers grow.