Spring

Discover the sights, sounds, textures, and joys of spring through a young child’s eyes!

There’s something special about every season of the year, and spring brings a world of new discoveries. Follow a group of young children as they explore the unique character of spring through playful indoor and outdoor activities, observing the changes taking place all around them.

From enjoying fresh air and outdoor play to noticing the sights, sounds, colors, and textures of the changing season, this sensory and engaging picture book invites young children to look closely at the natural world and discover what makes spring special.

Spring is a gentle introduction to the seasons of the year, encouraging children to explore their surroundings, talk about what they see, and connect everyday experiences with the changing cycles of nature.

Perfect for young children, this book:

• Introduces the season of spring in a simple, accessible way
• Encourages sensory exploration through sights, sounds, textures, and experiences
• Celebrates outdoor play, nature, and seasonal discovery
• Features detailed, child-centered scenes that encourage observation and conversation
• Helps children understand the changing seasons and cycles of the year
• Provides opportunities for parents, caregivers, and educators to discuss the natural world together

With its sensory, detailed illustrations and child-focused approach, Spring is a wonderful way to help young readers notice, explore, and enjoy the world around them while developing an early understanding of nature, weather, seasons, and the passage of the year.

Child's Play is more than just a publishing programme, it is a philosophy. We understand that a child's early years are more important than any other and this is when they learn the most about the world around them. Books play a vital role in building the foundations for learning, and exposure to quality books from an early age helps to develop an enquiring mind and a lifelong love of reading.

Child's Play has a history of creating innovative, award-winning books for children from 0-8 years that promote learning through play – books that fully reflect our diverse society in terms of heritage, disability, gender and family.

Child's Play books are loved by parents, teachers and, most importantly, children all over the world.

Ailie Busby has had over twenty books published, including titles by Egmont, Walker and Hodder, such as Drat That Fat Cat! and Slugs for Breakfast. She collects vintage jewellery, bags and knitted toys. Ailie lives in Newcastle with her husband, two children and their two cats.