We really haven't gotten our share of April showers this year, but the flowers are blooming nonetheless. We've always loved the story in this book. It's interesting that a common devise in fairy/folk tales is a childless couple longing for a child of their own. Here there's a good dose of magic, love, nature and a bittersweet but happy ending.
Laura Krauss Melmed
illustrated by Jim LaMarche 2004
Jim LaMarche's pictures are every bit as warm and sweet as the story.
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