Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations by Laura Purdie Salas

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"A unique take on spring in a series of eye-opening equations. Whether it's breeze + kite = ballet or nest + robin = jewelry box, each equation prompts readers to pause and think about spring in unexpected ways. As a child in the art welcomes the change of seasons, sidebars provide more information about the science behind the signs of spring."--

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JennyArch 8,111 reviews

The "equations" are in larger text, with smaller accompanying text, so it works for younger and older picture book readers, depending on interest and attention span. My 3yo just wasn't interested in this one, but I like the idea. A few examples:

deer + tree = umbrella
sun - storm = rainbow
snowman - cold = puddle
warmth + light = alarm clock

Author's note and illustrator's note; further reading. Illustrations done in oils, collage paper, gessoed paper, Photoshop

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