Spring-PB Taback Sofia (aka Sofi) misses her

Sofia (aka Sofi) misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore

This is an inspiring story about an inspiring life

upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems

and simple but lively characters

the merman Triton

Spring-PB Taback Sofia (aka Sofi) misses herBy the last throes of winter, we all are eagerly waiting for the resurrection of springtime. We watch for signs of it. A sudden newness arrives, which speaks to hearts that have held out through the winter. Along with the rebirth, there is a solid recognition of age, for spring is an ancient renewal. Spring: A Spiritual Biography of the Season explores this delicate balance between the new and the ancient, evoking our sense that springtime is a time