The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring (Picture Puffins)

Got this for my Children long ago now for my grandchildren. Wonderful story and illustrations. However very flimsy. Don't think it will last thru til the next grand kid.

A nice, simple story about a young boy who doesn't believe in spring because he lives in the projects where there are no trees, flowers, insects, etc until one day a walk beyond his neighborhood to an abandoned lot features a spring flower just starting to grow. It introduces young children to what it's like to live in the city. Simple story, beautiful illustrations. It's a nice addition to my collection of children's books about spring.

I didn't realize this book was the from the 70s when I ordered it. It feels pretty dated, and one line mentions someone threatening to beat up one of the kids. I decided not to gift this to my 3 year old niece, it just wasn't the right vibe for today and for such a young child. May be better for older kids.

I love this book. The pictures are beautiful. I think its important that this story features an interracial friendship. We should encourage more of those.

I read this regularly to my 2.5 year old daughter. One of our favorite books. Lovely illustrations of a city life and how one can find beauty anywhere. The writing is poetic and exciting. Highly recommend this book!

A classic featuring a child of color and his white friend. My son loves this book!

An urban child discovers Spring in a vacant lot. Beautifully written and illustrated.

Remarkable book! Belongs in every child's library!

Unusual use of language makes for an interesting book

One of our favorite books to read! so cool!

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