Hooray for Spring!
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The three squirrel children, Mick, Mack and Molly are puzzled about what to feed the hungry baby birds.
Iwamura is a celebrated illustrator of many best-selling picture books in Japan. His work, shaped by studies in industrial arts, is known for its meticulous detail and sensitive portrayal of the world.






The three squirrel children, Mick, Mack and Molly are puzzled about what to feed the hungry baby birds.
"Mick, Mack, and Molly are enjoying the flowers and fields on a sweltering summer day. But when a little bird suddenly warns them that a storm is coming, they quickly take shelter in a small cave. A summer thunderstorms can be quite scary, but for the three squirrel siblings--safe and dry-- it brings new friends."--
A new spring story from the Japanese master of children's book illustration, Kazuo Iwamura.The first harbingers of spring can be seen in the forest—as the wet snow begins to melt. The little squirrels, Mick, Mack, and Molly, can’t believe that snow can turn into water. That is, until they discover a floating tree and use it as a raft.This gentle adventure is a wonderful celebration of nature and friendship.
A humorous bedtime story—now refreshed!It's time for these little squirrels to go to bed! Mick, Mack, and Molly, the three adorable squirrel siblings, are back in action—but not when they should be. This time, they are up and out in the middle of the night. After all, the owl children are wide-awake and playing. So why can’t squirrel children stay up late and play, too?Every child who has ever begged to stay up late will understand just how the young squirrels feel. Children will relish every minute of this late night adventure.“Iwamura’s adorable animals are well-matched by both his muted palette and his gentle story. Pleasantly reminiscent of Beatrix Potter, with the squirrels’ little overalls and the domesticated woodland interiors…” —Kirkus Reviews“One of the appeals of this tale is that the squirrel children solve their problem themselves. This unpretentious story with lovely art and endearing animals will be enjoyed by young children.” — School Library Journal