Get ready to watch the world transform from brown to green in this lyrical and luminous celebration of the changing seasons! “When Spring Comes” by award-winning author Kevin Henkes and illustrator Laura Dronzek is a gentle, sensory-rich journey that captures the patient wait for a new season.
Before spring arrives, the trees look like black sticks against the sky. But if you wait, spring will bring sprouts, leaves, and blossoms. Through simple, rhythmic prose and bold, colorful illustrations, children will see that spring isn’t just a date on a calendar—it’s a series of tiny, magical changes happening right in their own backyard.
In this video, children will explore:
- 🌱 Observation Skills: Identifying the subtle “before and after” signs of seasonal change, from melting snow to hatching eggs.
- 🌱 Patience & Process: Understanding that nature takes its time and that waiting is part of the wonder.
- 🌱 Opposites & Transitions: Learning concepts like still vs. moving, loud vs. quiet, and brown vs. green.
This read-aloud is a breath of fresh air for any classroom or bedtime routine! It’s an ideal starting point for a nature walk, a “parts of a flower” science lesson, or a creative writing prompt about what the kids see out their own windows.
What is your favorite sign of spring? Is it the return of the birds or the first splash in a rain puddle? Subscribe for more stories that celebrate the beauty of the natural world and the joy of reading!