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The thing about spring is that it involves change, and that bothers Rabbit in this sweet picture-book about the seasons and learning to accept the different things they bring. Listing everything he'll miss about winter, Rabbit is comforted by his friends Bird, Mouse and Bear, who enumerate in return all the many wonderful things about spring...

Best known for his picture-books about the Library Mouse, author/artist Daniel Kirk turns to the seasons in The Thing About Spring, in which the reluctant Rabbit must be convinced that not all change is bad. I think that message will find a receptive audience with young children, some of whom will identify with Rabbit's reluctance to accept new things. The artwork, done in pen and ink and then scanned and enhanced digitally, felt a little flat to me, but was still colorful and cute. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about spring, or children's stories about dealing with change. ( )

Rabbit's pals, Bear, Bird and Mouse, are excited about the coming of spring but he can only think of all the winter things he'll miss, but eventually admits spring can also be full of great surprises. Cheerful, fun, and full of warmth. ( )

rabbit is grumpy about the snow melting ( )