Hopper Hunts for Spring [Paperback]

Marcus Pfister (Author), Rosemary Lanning (Translator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up

While looking for spring, Hopper the little hare, meets some new animal friends.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K-- Hopper's mother tells him that Spring is coming, and he rushes off to meet what he hopes will be a new friend. Upon this frail premise, the story unfolds as the little rabbit looks in a hole, a cave, and in a hollow tree for Spring. Along the way he meets a mole and is befriended by a bear with whom he shares a honey feast. The snow-white bunny finally returns home and his mother sets him straight. While the double-paged, dreamy watercolors are quite lovely, the flat story destroys any appeal this book might have. There is no humor or depth of feeling, and children will not derive much enjoyment from Hopper's misunderstanding. All but the very youngest listeners will find the adventure inane. --Anne Connor, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: North-South Books (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558584161
• ISBN-13: 978-1558584167
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,877,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marcus Pfister has written and illustrated many books for North-South, including the popular Penguin Pete and Hopper series. His books The Rainbow Fish, Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!, and Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale have become international best-sellers.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful must buy, August 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hopper HUnts for Spring (Paperback)

great illustrations sweet story. great classroom book to use with young children working on the seasons also recommend other books by this auther

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Children's library must have!!, November 5, 2001

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Victory Cobble "wndsong24" (WY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hopper Hunts for Spring (Paperback)

This is truly a delightful book. The story is simple
enough for even the youngest listener. I put this book
in my daughter's Easter basket this past Spring when
she was 20 months old. She still brings it to me to
read to her and is excited each and everytime it is
read. The watercolor pictures are excellent!
Anxious to read more books from this author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What you are looking for may be right in front of you, April 15, 2009

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first words...God's breath (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hopper Hunts for Spring (Paperback)

This is another one of Marcus Pfister's Hopper adventures. Marcus Pfister is multitalented as a writer, illustrator, and graphic designer, creating these stories from his home in Berne Switzerland. In this selection, once again, we meet the young Arctic Hare and his Mother. When Hopper's Mother tells him that spring is coming, Hopper decides that this must be a new friend; he doesn't yet know that Spring is a season, a time of year.
As Hopper ventures out into the forest, he encounters several animals in their caves or earth tunnels. All he can think about is having someone new to play with. Wherever he goes, he calls out thinking that Spring is nearby; instead he meets some animal or creature with whom he converses; each, in turn replies that he is not Spring, and each explains what he or she is doing in the forest. As he travels, he meets one animal after another and carries on simple and lovable conversations. A small child will enjoy the conversations between Hopper and each of his new found friends. Finally, he comes home, with the help of one of the animals; his Mother softens the disappointment and explains what having a new friend means, and what spring really is.
The illustrations are soft and appealing; a young child will enjoy the delicate illustrations and the warm conversation. Soon, a new adventure of Hopper will be written.