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Table of Contents
About The Book
Adorable animal friends share their favorite ways to welcome spring in this sweet picture book from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Coco and Bear series, Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends, and Almost Always Best, Best Friends.
On the first beautiful morning of spring, Bunny goes on a walk. She encounters Little Cow and Little Pig and asks, “How do you welcome spring?” Her friends share that they welcome spring by making flower crowns and ask her to join them.
As Bunny continues on, she meets new friends and joins in their different activities like dancing in puddles, eating strawberries, and making sailboats. Her friends finally ask, “How do you welcome spring, Bunny?” And she answers her favorite way to welcome spring is by playing with all her friends!
On the first beautiful morning of spring, Bunny goes on a walk. She encounters Little Cow and Little Pig and asks, “How do you welcome spring?” Her friends share that they welcome spring by making flower crowns and ask her to join them.
As Bunny continues on, she meets new friends and joins in their different activities like dancing in puddles, eating strawberries, and making sailboats. Her friends finally ask, “How do you welcome spring, Bunny?” And she answers her favorite way to welcome spring is by playing with all her friends!
About The Author
Photo courtesy of the author
Apryl Stott loves telling stories, reading, and drawing. She always has paper, a pencil, and a sharpie in her bag for drawing emergencies. Her debut picture book, Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light, was a New York Times bestseller. Apryl also wrote and illustrated Almost Always Best, Best Friends; Find Your Brave: A Coco and Bear Story; Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends; Ruby’s Tools for Fixing Mistakes; Speak Your Heart: A Coco and Bear Story; and Welcome, Spring!. Learn more and download free story activities at AprylStottDesign.com.
About The Illustrator
Photo courtesy of the author
Apryl Stott loves telling stories, reading, and drawing. She always has paper, a pencil, and a sharpie in her bag for drawing emergencies. Her debut picture book, Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light, was a New York Times bestseller. Apryl also wrote and illustrated Almost Always Best, Best Friends; Find Your Brave: A Coco and Bear Story; Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends; Ruby’s Tools for Fixing Mistakes; Speak Your Heart: A Coco and Bear Story; and Welcome, Spring!. Learn more and download free story activities at AprylStottDesign.com.
Why We Love It
“This book has all the makings of a new Springtime/Easter classic: adorable baby animals including a bunny, chicks, and a baby lamb; flowers; rainbows; and fun activities. Readers are going to love the charming art and simple read-aloud text.”
—Catherine L., Senior Editor, on Welcome, Spring!
Product Details
- Publisher: Beach Lane Books (January 20, 2026)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665951050
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
"Stott’s exuberant vocabulary and pattern of short question-and-answer exchanges provide an engaging hook, and watercolor paint and digital ink illustrations create an anthropomorphic cast of nattily attired critters interacting with blossoming landscapes....The bright feel is sure to leave winter-weary readers eager to explore backyards, parks, and gardens as soon as the season turns."
– Publishers Weekly
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