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4. Little Homesteader: A Spring Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom by Angela Ferraro-Fanning Discover what foods are in season and various recipes you can make with them, as well as some fun gardening projects and crafts that complement springtime! Find insight on seasonal crops, how to make press flowers, and how to make your own strawberry jam. 5. The Good News of Easter – Celebrating the Glory of the Resurrection Story by Rousseaux Brasseur Follow the events surrounding Easter and Jesus’ resurrection in this poetical and artfully illustrated book.
7. Bert & Ernie’s Spring Cleaning by Stephanie Williams With the arrival of spring comes spring cleaning on Sesame Street. In this graphic novel, Ernie learns about the importance of giving things away and making room for the new. 8. When Spring Comes by Ekaterina Trukhan From the buzzing of the bees, the plants, and more, experience spring through the eyes of a little girl finding the wonder and magic of spring and all that comes with it.
Gear up for spring with these fun reads perfect for the season! YOUTH 1. Now I See Spring by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen With minimal text and rhymes, this book captures the essence of spring through a child’s eyes and playfully reflects a child’s musings during the springtime. 2. The Colors of Spring by Danna Smith From the orange of Grandpa’s shed and the brown soil in the flower bed, this Little Golden Book perfectly radiates the sights, sounds, and most of all colors of spring! 3. The ABCs of Spring by Jill Howarth Learn the ABCs with some fun-filled spring illustrations!
Lea invites her friend Camille to St. Louis for spring break. After they find a mystery, friendship tensions arise. Will Lea be able to fix her friendships while solving the mystery? 2. It’s Raining, It’s Pouring (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse) by Poppy Green Sophie and her animal friends are gearing up for the first Silver- lake Forest Spring Fling. Sophie has planned games, activities, and costumes for the big event, but when rain threatens to spoil her big event, she’ll have to figure out how to save the day. 3. Being Mary Bennet by J.C. Peterson (TEEN) Coming off several disasters at boarding school, Marnie Barnes enlists the help of her roommate to help her reinvent herself and become a leading lady like in Pride and Prejudice . A fun, comedic coming-of-age story.
9. A Special Spring! by Cat Reynolds
See what your favorite Disney princesses are up to this spring. Follow along with Mulan, Cinderella, and Tiana as they do things like dance in rain showers and plant flowers. TWEENS & TEENS 1. American Girl: Lea & Camille by Lisa Yee and Kellen Hertz
6. Easter Fun by Nikki Shannon Smith
Join a young girl and her family as they spend Easter together. From brunch to egg hunts, this book is nothing short of a sweet and rhythmic encapsulation of being with your loved ones for a celebration.
This book is bright and colorful as it displays the letters of the alphabet with bright artwork featuring ants, bunnies, chipmunks, and more.
Book Corner is provided by librarians at the Homewood Public Library. To learn more about the libraries in Jefferson county, visit jclc.org.
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