Finding Spring captures a child's natural impatience through a cub's sensory search for the first signs of the season. The dioramas built from cut paper and found objects create a miniature world that feels like a cozy play set. Books in this family share tactile illustration styles, a focus on the natural world, and a gentle pace.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the slow pace of time, perhaps counting down the days to a birthday, a holiday, or the arrival of a new season. It is a perfect choice for the youngster who feels that 'soon' is simply not soon enough. The story follows a curious bear cub named Pete who is so enchanted by the idea of spring that he struggles to settle into his winter slumber. Through Pete's gentle quest, the book explores themes of patience, observation, and the joy of discovery. Carin Berger's stunning dioramas made of cut paper and found ephemera provide a tactile, artistic experience that grounds the abstract concept of seasons. It is a quiet, reassuring read for children aged 3 to 7 that validates their excitement while teaching them that the most beautiful things in nature cannot be rushed.
