Cover of The search for spring

The search for spring

by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Little Bear and his friends are eager to find the signs of spring after a chilly winter. With the help of a grumpy groundhog, they discover the magic of the changing seasons together. This gentle story celebrates friendship and nature’s awakening.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipNatureSeasonal ChangeAnimals

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0694017108
Publisher
HarperFestival
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
511

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Winter -- Fiction.Spring -- Fiction.Bears -- Fiction.Woodchuck -- Fiction.WinterBearsSpringFictionWoodchuckChildren's fictionBears, fictionAnimals, fiction