Books like When will it be spring? by Catherine Walters
In this gentle children's picture book, Alfie the bear is eager to watch the tiny butterflies that flit through the trees as spring arrives. His mother encourages him to practice patience and to enjoy the quiet moments, reminding him that the first birds’ songs come with time. The story celebrates the hopeful anticipation of new beginnings and the calm lessons parents offer children during the season of renewal.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Catherine Walters
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