This was ok. I adore the pictures by Kristin Blackwood. The Poetry, however, just doesn’t seem as good. I find there are pages I like better than others which is probably because the whole put is a collaboration of other poets pieces. It is a word or phrase from this poem and some from another to create one piece. I seem to not care much for that. I think it’s a nice idea but I don’t think it came out as well as the author had hoped. Or maybe that’s just me.

I still think it’s pretty good and the author does source the poetry in the back of the book and highlight the words of each poem in which he used.

I think the pictures deserve a five star rating and the poetry compilation a two stars. Even in picture books I think the words should carry the story unless it’s a wordless book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This free ecopy was given in exchange for my honest opinion via NetGalley by VanitaBooks LLC.

Such a sweet tale, and beautiful illustrations. The colours were amazing and the art style was the cutest. It was simple, yet impacful.

What a beautiful book! I loved the way that Ivy starts her world out in the dark and monochromatic winter and transitions, slowly into the beautiful color of spring. I thought it was quite clever of the authors to use lines from famous poetry in order to tell the story. I enjoyed reading this book with my 4 year old but think that it could be a good jumping off point to read with older children who are learning about poetry, or seasons. Either way, I loved this book and would love to have it in my collection.

The file is not in the correct format. I have tried to access the book in a number of ways but nothing worked. I will appreciate it if a pdf/epub/mobi file of the book can be sent. I will be happy to provide proper feedback.

This book is adorable and would be a delightful spring read aloud, even in a middle grade classroom. The poetry is fun, the illustrations are cute, and the themes are sweet. I read this at the end of winter and loved it.

The illustrations in this book are adorable. Words taken from collection of poems and fitted together like jigsaw pieces to make something entirely new was refreshing. The illustrations and words dance together in a beautiful splash of colour and rhyme. There were a few sentences that I felt didn’t quite flow but once I came to the end with the referencing I understood why.
I very much enjoyed this book and think it is a beautiful work of art.

The poems in this children’s book is great! I can tell the author put a lot of effort and fun writing this book! The main character was such a delight!

3.8 Stars
I truly admire the author’s attempt to use verses from great poets and writers to create a Spring poem for kids. It started great but then became disjointed midway through. The flow was lost, and my focus was only on the charming illustrations.
After much thought, my rating is as follows (I don’t do this often)-
• Thought- 4 stars
• Poem- 2.5 stars
• Illustrations- 5 stars
And that gives us ~3.8 stars. This book would be perfect for kids who love full-page illustrations. The warm indoors and the white cold outdoors were contrasted very well. Though I love snow (since I don’t see it in my region), I understand the kid’s love for spring. The illustrations of the wild blooms are so, so beautiful!
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It's an adorable picture book with pretty illustrations and fitting poems about spring. The art style/character design gave me Little Misfortune vibes. It's cute.

(I have to admit I didn't know that it will be a children's book when I requested it from NetGalley, since I loved the cover so much that I actually didn't read the synopsis. The cover is just adorable!! It was an enjoyable little book and I think children would love it for sure! )

A pretty picture book heralding springtime with highlights from perfect poems about Spring. I like the bibliography at the end with the references.

Special thanks to NetGalley for providing a digital copy in exchange for an honest review

The art in this was really pretty! I think we can all relate to wishing spring was near in the middle of winter. This is a cute little picture book that I'm sure many kids would really appreciate

A cute charming book where Ivy waits for Spring. Lots of poetry and lovely illustrations.

my thanks for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest reivew from Netgalley.

This book a whimsical and wonderful. It does an amazing job at incorporating lines from many of the great poets and writers to make its own story. The illustration really pulls this book together.

Ivy Van Allsburg can't wait for spring.

"I stare out the window
Looking for birds
Or flowers
Or even warm showers."

Join in the fun as Ivy's drab little world of brown and gray becomes technicolor when nature bursts into bloom around her.

The text cleverly weaves in spring-praising phrases from Dickens, Longfellow, e e cummings, Walt Whitman, and more, and Kristin Blackwood's illustrations are a fine accompaniment.

A cheery welcome for a joyous season.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this fun read.

Quite an interesting read.
Firstly, the illustrations, and format - I think they were done wonderfully and it made the whole reading experience so much better,
Also, I think the method of compiling all these poems was very innovative. The bigger picture was a glimpse at ONE STORY told through various poems!
Overall, Ivy in Bloom was really sweet and cute and I think it was a great book!

What a clever way to incorporate poems from a variety of poets in a way that seems like one story altogether!
Great illustrations and enjoyable format to read!
I need to start using the word mud-licious! super cute. :)
a wonderful book to read in March when winter weaves itself into spring slowly but surely here in Sweden.

Ivy in Bloom uses catchy verses and beautifully done illustrations to tell the story of winter fading into spring. As a Canadian currently eagerly awaiting the coming of spring, I found this book sweet and relatable. My children enjoyed the pretty pictures as well as the engaging story. I have a feeling this is one we will be reading again soon.

*I received a complimentary copy of Ivy in Bloom through the publisher and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My positive review is not required.

What a beautiful gift Ivy was to me today. It is a cold, rainy, February day, and I feel just like Ivy, yearning for springtime. The pretty pictures and imaginative poetry create a book that will be loved by many and cherished for years to come. Vanita Oelschlager's creativity beautifully combines present day poems with those of days gone by, allowing the reader to escape to a place as lovely as a gorgeous spring day.

This book is absolutely breathtaking! I was drawn to the gorgeous cover of Ivy in Bloom. The inside of the book was just as beautiful. The story follows a young girl who is patiently waiting for spring to arrive. Each page has poetic lines from great poets combined with new lines from the author. It makes for a charming story. The bibliography at the end is delightful. I love how each page shows what was written and by whom. This would be a great book to use to introduce children to poetry. The illustrations are spectacular and are a perfect fit with the writing on each page. This book would make a lovely edition to any home library.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.

Pros: I'm a big believer that children's books are not just for children--they are for adults too! I find that children's nonfiction and poetry are great places for adults to begin when wanting to learn a new topic or try out a new genre. It seems that many adults think poetry isn't for them or that they won't understand it. I think adults (or middle grade age and teenagers) would benefit from reading poetry books marketed toward children. What is especially great about this book is that it incorporates lines of poetry by famous poets. I appreciated how the author included parts of these poems at the end of the book. I really liked the illustrations in this book. I also loved the note at the end of the book that the net proceeds of its sales would be donated to charitable organizations.

Cons: None. Just a suggestion that younger children read this with a someone teenage age or older to help with some of the bigger words and to read the longer poems at the end of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and VanitaBooks, LLC for the opportunity to read this book!