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By Regan McMahon
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Girl looks for returning bird in cute, informative tale.
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What's the Story?
A little girl misses a robin's song she enjoyed in summer before the bird flew away in the fall. Her father assured her it would return in spring, so when March 21 arrives, she goes looking for MY SPRING ROBIN. As she scours her yard, she comes across many signs of spring: a bee in a crocus, a forsythia bush, a blooming magnolia tree, fuzzy fiddlehead ferns sprouting, a clump of daffodils, bunches of purple violets, and a shiny earthworm. Then finally hears "that song" -- "Cheer-up, cheerilee!" -- and declares, "I knew who was singing that song! It was my spring robin!"
Is It Any Good?
My Spring Robin is a perfect choice for preschoolers and early readers who love nature and growing things. It's also a great pick for those who could use a little nudge to get out and observe the wonders of nature and the seasonal life cycle in their own yards and neighborhoods. The cute little girl's enthusiasm is contagious, and kids will learn the names of many spring flowers, plants, and trees.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about signs of spring. What are the first signs of spring where you live?
Which flowers and birds come in springtime in your yard and neighborhood?
Take a walk, notice all the flowers you pass, and name all the ones you can.
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrators : Harlow Rockwell , Lizzy Rockwell
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Animals ( Bugs ) , STEM
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Aladdin
- Publication date : February 28, 1989
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 4 - 8
- Number of pages : 24
- Available on : Paperback, Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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