What do the leaves do on the branches?
The leaves unfurl.
What happens to the twigs in the story?
The twigs turn into willows with buds on them.
What is the magic word that signals the arrival of spring?
"Abracadabra."
What happens in the sky after it’s silent?
Birds start flying and singing.
How do the flowers and trees change in the story?
Flowers bloom, trees grow buds, and leaves unfurl as spring begins.
How does the story end?
"Abracadabra, now it's spring."
What happens to the snow at the beginning of the story?
The snow melts.
What comes up from the ground after the snow melts?
A little green shoot, which turns into a crocus.
What comes out of the gray cocoons?
Butterflies.
What happens to the boots in the story?
The boots are tossed away because it's spring.
What do the sticks and string form?
a nest
What is the weather like when the spring breeze blows?
The breeze makes the trees look like confetti.
What color are the eggs in the nest?
The eggs are blue.