Scan barcode
ofloveandlayovers's review
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mehsi's review
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I have had this book on my Netgalley shelves for a bit now, I just wanted to wait until it was almost time for Spring! I am currently reading this on the 8th and the weather is definitely improving for the better, it is still cold though. But I am sure it will warm up soon. And just like the girls in the book, I cannot wait to get back into gardening. Now just to hope that the garden centres will open so I can buy plants and such for my new projects.
We see two girls and their dad go through their very wild garden! Which has a pond, a big tree, a shed with something extra under it, and much more! It looked more like a wilderness or a visit to a park than that it looked like a garden. Haha, I guess if you have such a big garden that you have more space to let nature rule. My garden is, going by all the places I lived in, average in size. Not big, but also not small. Enough place to add some plants. But fully going nature, no.I
I had so much fun seeing all the things the girls and their father got up to to show that spring is truly coming. Insects that live in the compost heap are alive during spring, a bird is making her nest so sssttt be quiet don’t startle it, the pond is full of life and probably soon the frogs will start making sounds, and seeing them make a giant field for their crops. It was such a delight and I am honoured I could be with them on this first day of spring.
As I said before I love it when the title of the book pops up in the story!
After the fun and springwarming story we get some extra non-fiction information on spring. What it is, what plants grow, and much more. I am delighted this was added.
The art was just the absolute best and I love the style.
This was a lot of fun and I am sure it will be loved by kids. I would recommend it to all.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I have had this book on my Netgalley shelves for a bit now, I just wanted to wait until it was almost time for Spring! I am currently reading this on the 8th and the weather is definitely improving for the better, it is still cold though. But I am sure it will warm up soon. And just like the girls in the book, I cannot wait to get back into gardening. Now just to hope that the garden centres will open so I can buy plants and such for my new projects.
We see two girls and their dad go through their very wild garden! Which has a pond, a big tree, a shed with something extra under it, and much more! It looked more like a wilderness or a visit to a park than that it looked like a garden. Haha, I guess if you have such a big garden that you have more space to let nature rule. My garden is, going by all the places I lived in, average in size. Not big, but also not small. Enough place to add some plants. But fully going nature, no.I
I had so much fun seeing all the things the girls and their father got up to to show that spring is truly coming. Insects that live in the compost heap are alive during spring, a bird is making her nest so sssttt be quiet don’t startle it, the pond is full of life and probably soon the frogs will start making sounds, and seeing them make a giant field for their crops. It was such a delight and I am honoured I could be with them on this first day of spring.
As I said before I love it when the title of the book pops up in the story!
After the fun and springwarming story we get some extra non-fiction information on spring. What it is, what plants grow, and much more. I am delighted this was added.
The art was just the absolute best and I love the style.
This was a lot of fun and I am sure it will be loved by kids. I would recommend it to all.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
momoj8's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
madisoncarrasco's review
5.0
This book is gorgeous and perfect for getting kids excited about Spring. The illustrations are beautiful and detailed, making a perfect addition to the facts given in the storyline. We love all of the information about nature and what the plants and animals do in the Spring. There is also a glossary type section at the back with pictures and more facts. Overall this book is a slam dunk and one we definitely will add to our home library.
novellyness's review
5.0
Busy Spring is a wonderful story about the arrival of spring. The story follows two young girls and their father throughout their yard in search of signs that it’s spring so that their father can plant carrots in their home garden.
The artwork is beautiful! There were several pages explaining pollination, animal migration, and how plants and animals hibernate and grow between winter into spring. There were further resources at the end of the story for kids to check out online. There were also activity prompts for children to help animals during the shifting season of spring arriving early due to climate change. A very great ways for kids to be a part of the solution on climate change.
This book was fantastic! I would highly recommend this entertaining and informative read for the whole family, classroom, or library. I think this would especially appeal to homeschooling parents.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up by Sean Taylor & Alex Morss
Rating: 5/5
The artwork is beautiful! There were several pages explaining pollination, animal migration, and how plants and animals hibernate and grow between winter into spring. There were further resources at the end of the story for kids to check out online. There were also activity prompts for children to help animals during the shifting season of spring arriving early due to climate change. A very great ways for kids to be a part of the solution on climate change.
This book was fantastic! I would highly recommend this entertaining and informative read for the whole family, classroom, or library. I think this would especially appeal to homeschooling parents.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up by Sean Taylor & Alex Morss
Rating: 5/5
srivalli's review
5.0
**Happy Publication Day (belated)**
********
5 Stars
Oh, this is such a lovely book! It’s more of non-fiction teaching kids about the spring season, but there’s a little story that adds to the allure. The back pages have a lot of information with beautiful illustrations to explain the changes spring brings to the environment around us.
The book is lighthearted but not something we’d read once and set aside. It can be used as an introduction to seasons and the importance of taking care of nature. Take the book to a park or a garden and combine practical experience with reading. Kids would love it for sure.
To sum up, Busy Spring is a happy, cheerful, bright, and informative book for the little ones. Reading this one did make my day better.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#BusySpring #NetGalley
********
5 Stars
Oh, this is such a lovely book! It’s more of non-fiction teaching kids about the spring season, but there’s a little story that adds to the allure. The back pages have a lot of information with beautiful illustrations to explain the changes spring brings to the environment around us.
The book is lighthearted but not something we’d read once and set aside. It can be used as an introduction to seasons and the importance of taking care of nature. Take the book to a park or a garden and combine practical experience with reading. Kids would love it for sure.
To sum up, Busy Spring is a happy, cheerful, bright, and informative book for the little ones. Reading this one did make my day better.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#BusySpring #NetGalley
lelliereads's review
4.0
A very cute book about all the things a young girl can find around the yard while gardening with her father in the spring. I love the art style which is semi-realistic to give a scientific feel to the plants and animals in the garden. I also liked all of the informative bits at the end about how to make your garden more eco friendly with bird houses, etc.
Thank you to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
chela_c's review
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0