In the spring when trees unfreeze and grass grows green, Nell and her dog, Rusty, can't wait to dig in the dirt. Words and pictures brimming with humor and exuberance capture one of the true rites of spring in this work by an acclaimed picture-book author. Full color.

Cari Best's acclaimed picture books have delighted many young readers and include When We Go Walking, as well as Sally Jean the Bicycle Queen and Shrinking Violet, both selected School Library Journal Best Books of the Year. When she's not writing, walking, or riding her bike, Cari Best can be found digging with her dog, Jennie, in her own back yard, where she never knows what treasures she'll discover. Cari Best lives in Connecticut.