{"product_id":"happy-springtime-9780823445516","title":"Happy Springtime!","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen winter is at its coldest and darkest, take heart  Every day the sun shines longer, Spring is on its way \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll winter, the days grow a little bit longer, \u003cbr\u003eThe nights grow a little bit shorter, \u003cbr\u003euntil the day becomes exactly as long as the night.\u003cbr\u003eOn that day we say...\u003cbr\u003eHAPPY SPRINGTIME  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis bright, bouncy, and deliriously colorful picture book is an ode to the joys of spring, encouraging everyone who waits out the slow lengthening of days through the end of winter. From earmuffed crossing guards to sweater wearing dogs, from painters of flowers to planters of seeds, \u003ci\u003eHappy Springtime \u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the burst of life following the thaw of winter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree Kate McMullan's jubilant love-letter to this exciting time of year is the perfect book to bring in the season of birth and renewal, especially when accompanied by the riotous watercolor illustrations of Sujean Rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate McMullan has collaborated with her husband Jim on many popular picture books, including \u003ci\u003eI'm Brave!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI'm Fast!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI'm Big!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI'm Bad!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI'm Dirty!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI Stink!\u003c\/i\u003e, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eAs Warm as the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, the Geisel Honor Book Pearl and Wagner: \u003ci\u003eOne Funny Day\u003c\/i\u003e, and the middle grade series \u003ci\u003eDragon Slayers' Academy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMyth-o-Mania\u003c\/i\u003e, the Greek myths as told by Hades. She lives in New York City. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSujean Rim is best known for her signature watercolor designs. Originally a shoe and accessory designer, Sujean has gone on to illustrate numerous picture books including \u003ci\u003eZoogie Boogie Fever!\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eBirdie\u003c\/i\u003e series. She lives with her husband in Westchester, New York.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642067095826,"sku":"9780823445516","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3a45474c-6c71-4380-92d1-32e5f68def51.jpg?v=1733055237","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/happy-springtime-9780823445516","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}