Pip, a very curious bear cub, learns all about spring and Easter from his wise friend, Evergreen, in this very sweet, easy-to-read holiday story illustrated by the esteemed Lucinda McQueen. One morning, bear cub Pip wonders, "What is spring?" Pip's friend Evergreen explains it all, pointing out the many signs of green buds on tree branches, grass and petals pushing up through the ground, grasshoppers hopping, bees buzzing... And Pip exclaims, "Now I know spring!" "Wait! Spring gets even better!" says Evergreen. He tells Pip about the Easter holiday and the Easter Bunny who brings treats for little children. Pip wishes he were the Easter Bunny but laments that he has nothing to give.
Author
Justine Korman is the author of over 600 children's books, including mega-selling adaptations of Disney hits like THE LION KING, plus her original popular GRUMPY BUNNY series for Scholastic. Justine has been writing all her life. She worked part-time in publishing while earning her B.A. in English Literature, Phi Beta Kappa from New York University. While an editorial assistant at Golden Books, she met her future husband and partner, Ron Fontes, an artist in the Whitman Comics department, who moved on to mighty Marvel Comics. When Justine started getting freelance writing assignments, Ron pitched in and a children's book writing team was born! Ron brought visual storytelling, theatre, and history; Justine enthusiasm, humor, and a straight-A attitude. In 1988, the couple moved to Maine, where they have written everything from beginning readers and novelty books to historical fiction and graphic novels. Justine's hobbies include fitness, juggling, gardening, cooking, and playing the ukulele. She also enjoys making movies with Ron. The prolific couple's goal is to write 1001 children's books.
