When Will It Be Spring?

The Story

'It is Alfie's first winter and his mother tells him he must sleep until Spring. 'But when is Spring?' Alfie wonders. Mother Bear tells Alfie it will be Spring when the flowers are out, when the sun shines and when the birds perch on the trees. And as Alfie curls up for the long winter, he feels sure he will know exactly when Spring has arrive. But some things aren't always what they appear to be.' -- Back cover of original edition.