Juniper can't wait to audition for the First Notes of Spring, the orchestra that melts away winter and wakes up spring with its melodies. With her strong sticks, thumpity toadstool, and rowdy rhythms, she plays with all her might. BOOMEY-BOOM-BOOM!
But Mr. Moose says there's no room in the band for her loud percussion skills. Juniper is heartbroken, until she discovers other tappers, clappers, and noisemakers in the woods. As they parade through the forest playing music together, they learn that maybe their song can wake spring too.
Not Quite Narwhal meets And Then It's Spring in this funny, charming picture book debut about being true to yourself, sure to leave readers with a spring in their step.
"Onomatopoeic repetition of large, bold display-type booms, taps, claps, and thumps dominates both text and illustrations. The background gradually morphs from snowy, bare winter woods into awakening springtime while the simple, comic shapes of the animal musicians produce a lively visual rhythm as their upbeat ad hoc music-making progresses from page to page. Guaranteed to get hands clapping, fingers tapping, and feet thumping." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 3 - 7 |
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Author | Jessica Kulekjian |
Illustrator | Jennifer Bower |
ISBN | 1547604735 |
Publication Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
Language | English |