Did a strange noise wake you up one late winter night? What was it? Follow along with Bear to find out just what all those odd noises are in Crinkle, Crackle, CRACK It's Spring!, by Marion Dane Bauer and illustrated by John Shelley.

Every thing is brown. You plant seeds. And wait. And wait. The birds are interested. The bugs are busy. And you wait. Through rainy days and sunny days. Until, suddenly it seems, it's no longer brown. Make the wait easier and read and then it's spring, by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Erin E. Stead.

I loved this book! It rhymes (see if you can figure them out before you open the fold), it's bright and colorful, it's a wonderful transition from winter to spring! Abracadabra, It's Spring! by Anne Sibley O'Brien and illustrated by Susan Gal is a fold-out book worth several viewings.

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