Review by Booklist Review
In the further adventures of Bear and Mole (Spring Is Here!, 2011), it's a windy day which means perfect kite-flying weather. Bear rushes ( Huff. Puff. Huff ) to tell dear pal Mole that it's finally time to build a kite. After they construct and then fly the kite, a storm rolls in ( Rumble. Rumble. Rumble ) and snaps the string. No matter the kite winds up in a tree, colorfully decorating a bird's nest. With lots of repeated-sound words and large, bold mixed-media spreads, this one would work well for spring-y preschool read-alouds and chime-alongs.--Kelley, Ann Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
In 2011's Spring Is Here! Mole worked to awaken Bear from his winter hibernation; both are up and at 'em in this sequel, in which a windy day has Bear rushing to find Mole so they can fly a kite together. Hillenbrand devotes several spreads to the creation of the kite, emphasizing teamwork and the pleasures of construction. The friends' bright clothing and the gold of the kite stand out like beacons against the muted mixed-media backgrounds, especially when a storm moves in and threatens the fun. The ending, in which the escaped kite finds a new purpose, is a tad abrupt, but narrative repetition and onomatopoeia make this as satisfying a readaloud as its predecessor. Ages 3-6. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Having determined that the wind is just right for flying kites, Bear and Mole investigate how to make one, gather the materials required, and test out their finished product, with unexpected results. The joyful, exuberant protagonists are set against broad expanses of field and sky, and plenty of white space. This cheerful picture book is a felicitous blend of short text and brightly colored mixedmedia illustrations. It is a winner for storytimes.-Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
It's perfect kite-flying weather, so Bear and Mole (Spring Is Here!) construct their own kite and fly it happily until a storm whisks it away. They chase the kite and discover that it has found a new purpose: shielding baby birds from the storm. The eventful plot, plentiful sound effects, and jaunty illustrations make this an excellent addition to Bear and Mole's adventures. (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
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