“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...
| 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 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.
—Kirkus Reviews
