{"product_id":"is-this-spring","title":"Is This . . . Spring?","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHelen Yoon\u003c\/b\u003e is . . . very funny and very sharp. The creator of the first two books in this series, \n\u003ci\u003eIs This . . . Winter? \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eIs This . . . Easter?\u003c\/i\u003e, she is also the author-illustrator of \n\u003ci\u003eSheepish (Wolf Under Cover)\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eOff-Limits, I'm a Unicorn\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eHave You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur? \u003c\/i\u003eA professional illustrator and freelance concept designer, Helen Yoon lives in the Los Angeles area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn adorable addition to Yoon's picture book series. . . . Hand to fans of Mo Willems's Elephant and Piggie, as well as those who love Yoon's other stories. A first purchase for all libraries where little readers frolic.\n\u003cbr\u003e--School Library Journal (starred review) \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[A] joyfully rambunctious ode to the glorious vernal equinox that can't be tempered, despite some powerful histamines. . . . [Yoon's] delightfully uproarious illustrations in kaleidoscopic colors gorgeously manifest the endless blooms. . . .\n\u003cbr\u003e--Shelf Awareness (starred review) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMinimal text captures the pooch's pure lust for life. Yoon's sketchy, cartoonish illustrations are a necessary part of the storytelling, deftly portraying both action and emotion, from utter despondency to pure delight. . . . Little readers will giggle at the dog's silly anti-allergy getup, while similarly afflicted adults will chuckle at its effectiveness. The joy--and angst--of spring, artfully depicted.\n\u003cbr\u003e--Kirkus Reviews \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA whimsical, charming homage to spring. . . . Readers will laugh at the puppy's melodramatic ways and empathize with its familiar plight, all while enjoying a story that blossoms with humor and heart. The cartoon art style, with exaggerated, expressive characters, is set against a vibrant, color-speckled field of flowers. A delightful read-aloud, perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Mac Barnett.\n\u003cbr\u003e--Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 45 (EAN 9781536237979, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781536237979, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781536237979, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/30\/0001 (EAN 9781536237979, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yoon, Helen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-03-03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ Concepts \/ Seasons|Juvenile Fiction \/ Humorous Stories|Juvenile Fiction \/ Social Themes \/ New Experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.6 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781536237979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781536237979\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52940415762713,"sku":"SP-9781536237979","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781536237979_spiral.png?v=1785912889","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/is-this-spring","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}