Achoo!
Spring is here and so is an excited puppy dog. He takes his over-the-top energy outside where he romps around in the new growth and makes snow angels in the dirt.
He is having a great time until he starts sneezing, and sneezing all over the place. Allergies have brought his fun to a halt.
Just when he thinks everything is over for him and he won’t be able to go outdoors, he comes up with a hilarious way to go outside and not sneeze.
Just like children, the puppy shows his excitement and joy by running around. Little ones will identify with him, and like the idea of doing that themselves. They might even know someone with allergies.
The author does a good job of weaving in funny moments.
As you read, pause and ask your child: “What would you do if you were that puppy and couldn’t stop sneezing? How would you get back outside?” Enjoy what you two talk about. Then, prepare to laugh out loud at the puppy’s actual solution.
Children three to seven will enjoy this five-star picture book.
Thanks to, Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Is This Spring,” by Helen Yoon, for the purpose of review. Opinions are my own.
