Splish, Splash Spring written by Jan Carr and illustrated by Dorothy Donohue
Spring theme picture book published by Holiday House
Bright, cheerful illustrations made from felt highlight this happy tribute to a blowy and showery spring. Splish, Splash, Spring
Best for preschool children
Kites are swooping
Loop-de-looping
Snapping, flapping
Look at me!
Be sure to visit the illustrator’s website (link above) for details on how she creates the eye-catching illustrations from felt.
Kite Making For Child Flyers from My Best Kite
Scholastic’s lesson plan for Splish Splash Spring
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