READ ‘EM AND REAP: Children’s Books on Spring
Monday, April 5th, 2010
by Mia Geiger
The countdown has finally ended. It’s spring! Winter was fun, with lots of snowman-building, hot-chocolate-drinking and sledding down the hill, but my daughter and I are ready for some springtime fun.
We’re looking forward to wearing just a light jacket instead of a bulky, heavy coat; driving to the local playground to swing on the swings; and having a catch in the cul-de-sac. Most of all, though, we’ll be riding two-wheelers together. Last summer my girl gave up the Strawberry Shortcake training wheels that adorned her pink bicycle and spent a few weeks practicing riding her two-wheeler. And I, someone who hasn’t ridden a bike in 20 years, recently took advantage of a bike sale. Wish me luck as I see if the old saying about learning to ride a bike is true!
With so many possibilities for outdoor activities, pull out your favorite blanket, spread it out on your lawn and settle in with these books and your favorite little person to celebrate the joys of spring. (more…)
