“Spring has a pair of tender hands. It breaks the eggshells with gentle knocks. It caresses the wet wings of baby birds and the dandelion-like fluff of chicks and ducklings. . . .” This lyrical poetry collection, originally published in China and beautiful illustrated, examines the wonders of Spring through the lens of the plants, animals, wind and sunshine that inhabit the season.
“Spring has a pair of tender hands. It breaks the eggshells with gentle knocks. It caresses the wet wings of baby birds and the dandelion-like fluff of chicks and ducklings. . . .” This lyrical poetry collection, originally published in China and beautiful illustrated, examines the wonders of Spring through the lens of the plants, animals, wind and sunshine that inhabit the season. Read Less Description
“Spring has a pair of tender hands. It breaks the eggshells with gentle knocks. It caresses the wet wings of baby birds and the dandelion-like fluff of chicks and ducklings. . . .” This lyrical poetry collection, originally published in China and beautiful illustrated, examines the wonders of Spring through the lens of the plants, animals, wind and sunshine that inhabit the season.
“Spring has a pair of tender hands. It breaks the eggshells with gentle knocks. It caresses the wet wings of baby birds and the dandelion-like fluff of chicks and ducklings. . . .” This lyrical poetry collection, originally published in China and beautiful illustrated, examines the wonders of Spring through the lens of the plants, animals, wind and sunshine that inhabit the season. Read Less Description
“Spring has a pair of tender hands. It breaks the eggshells with gentle knocks. It caresses the wet wings of baby birds and the dandelion-like fluff of chicks and ducklings. . . .” This lyrical poetry collection, originally published in China and beautiful illustrated, examines the wonders of Spring through the lens of the plants, animals, wind and sunshine that inhabit the season.
Xiren Tong is a member of China Writers Association. He has published poetry, fairy tales, novels, and essays. His works have won awards such as the Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award and the Bingxin Book Award.
Sixin Cheng
Sixin Cheng is an editor and the deputy director of the China Hangzhou Institute of Literary and Artistic Creation. His work includes Magpie Messenger, Flying Bird's Nest, and 30 Years Serial Stories of Bald Detective.
The small things rarely noticed, like the “tender hands” of spring and the “colorful rain” of summer, are captured here... A sweet collection of poems to celebrate the turn of the seasons.
“Spring has a pair of tender hands. It breaks the eggshells with gentle knocks. It caresses the wet wings of baby birds and the dandelion-like fluff of chicks and ducklings. . . .” This lyrical poetry collection, originally published in China and beautiful illustrated, examines the wonders of Spring through the lens of the plants, animals, wind and sunshine that inhabit the season.
“Spring has a pair of tender hands. It breaks the eggshells with gentle knocks. It caresses the wet wings of baby birds and the dandelion-like fluff of chicks and ducklings. . . .” This lyrical poetry collection, originally published in China and beautiful illustrated, examines the wonders of Spring through the lens of the plants, animals, wind and sunshine that inhabit the season. Read Less Description
Details:
SKUWW-NL6033
ISBN9781478874102
Series
Reycraft Books
Lexile level720L
Genre
Fiction
Language
English
Theme
Weather and Seasons
Juvenile Fiction / C
Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Seasons Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Senses & Sensation Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World / General
Full Description
“Spring has a pair of tender hands. It breaks the eggshells with gentle knocks. It caresses the wet wings of baby birds and the dandelion-like fluff of chicks and ducklings. . . .” This lyrical poetry collection, originally published in China and beautiful illustrated, examines the wonders of Spring through the lens of the plants, animals, wind and sunshine that inhabit the season.
Author & Illustrator
Xiren Tong
Xiren Tong is a member of China Writers Association. He has published poetry, fairy tales, novels, and essays. His works have won awards such as the Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award and the Bingxin Book Award.
Sixin Cheng
Sixin Cheng is an editor and the deputy director of the China Hangzhou Institute of Literary and Artistic Creation. His work includes Magpie Messenger, Flying Bird's Nest, and 30 Years Serial Stories of Bald Detective.
Reviews
The small things rarely noticed, like the “tender hands” of spring and the “colorful rain” of summer, are captured here... A sweet collection of poems to celebrate the turn of the seasons.
