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The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring (Picture Puffins) Paperback – Picture Book, August 15, 1992

by Lucille Clifton (Author), Brinton Turkle (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 55 ratings
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In the middle of the city, two young friends set out to find Spring. Their search ends in a most unlikely but utterly convincing discovery.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - Kindergarten
  5. Lexile measure
    AD510L
  6. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.14 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    August 15, 1992
  9. ISBN-10
    0140547398
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0140547399
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In the middle of the city, two young friends set out to find Spring. Their search ends in a most unlikely but utterly convincing discovery.

About the Author

Lucille Clifton is an award-winning poet who has written many acclaimed books for children and adults, such as Voices, Mercy, Blessing the Boats, and The Palm of My Heart. She was the former Laureate of Maryland.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reprint edition (August 15, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140547398
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140547399
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD510L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.14 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019
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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.
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jennifer tan
5.0 out of 5 stars One of our favorite books. Lovely illustrations of a city life and ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017
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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!
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Sarah K
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
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A classic featuring a child of color and his white friend. My son loves this book!
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Diana W. Rothman
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful children’s classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019
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An urban child discovers Spring in a vacant lot. Beautifully written and illustrated.
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Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018
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Remarkable book! Belongs in every child's library!
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she
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022
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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.
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G-ma
5.0 out of 5 stars the kids loved the story
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2017
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I read it in my daycare,the kids loved the story
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KimPor
4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Children's Book About Spring
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2015
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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One of our favorite books to read! so cool!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky
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Unusual use of language makes for an interesting book
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