While watching snow blanket the earth, what child hasn't wondered how the animals will protect themselves from the harsh weather? This book explains ways animals have of coping with inclement weather. Full color.

While Bella's story and its splashy, colorful illustrations evoke the 'crisp, crackly' feelings of fall, it also highlights the generosity of a skillful grandmother and the joy of a grateful grandchild. This one will be a frequent request by listeners as young as two years old, and an effective read to build vocabulary in readers up through Kindergarten.

Though his intentions are well-meaning, fox's warning is unfounded. When his mistake is revealed, fox and friends frolic in the bloomy blunder. Delightful.

Illustrations, full of life, cleverly portray the essence of Spring's arrival. While the rhyming text describes the many faces of March's lion, energetic illustrations depict them perfectly. A perfect book to use for personification.

November—”winter’s gate”—calls for frugal preparations. Snow blankets the earth as a covered bed for “flowers and small creatures,” birds gather berries in anticipation of hard times, and stoves burst with seasonal smells, calling for family reunion. Soft watercolor illustrations subtly convey the special time of year that stands between a fading fall a ...

Newbery Medalist Rylant and noted artist Kastner celebrate autumn activities and traditions brought by November's cooling temperatures with lyrical language and rich, cozy paintings. Full color.

Building on a rhyme that will be familiar to many children, author-illustrator Cole creates an enticing guide to creating a garden. 'This is the garden that Jack planted...' The final illustration presents a satisfied-looking boy surrounded by a lush, bird-filled flower garden....A concluding page of gardening suggestions serves as a springboard to books with more specific guidelines.--Horn Book.

This fun storybook will resonate with all children who know the excitement, energy, and bittersweet emotions that the final days of a school year bring.

It's a young bear's first autumn, and the falling leaves surprise him. Eventually, he gets sleepy and burrows into the fallen leaves for a long nap. When he wakes up, there are suddenly brand-new leaves all around. Full color.

In a wonderfully re-imaged edition of a classic, entirely new, full-color illustrations retain all the charm of the original beloved picture book.

Don't miss the great similes and metaphors in the protagonist's dreams of the four seasons!

Jamie plants a pumpkin seed in the spring and, after watching it grow all summer, carves a face in it for Halloween! But best of all, he saves some seeds that he will plant again next spring. Truly a book for all seasons.--Horn Book.

Color comes to life in this whimsical, innovative book by an award-winning poet and a brilliant painter, designed to inspire readers to look closer at the colors of the four seasons. Full color.

"Snow + no school = a day of fun for a brother and sister, and a fun read for young readers."

WeatherWill it be warm or cold?Should we wear shorts or pants?Shoes or boots?Read and find out why the weather is so difficult to predict.

Why do leaves turn from green to gold?It's fall! The leaves are changing color. This book explains the magical process of how leaves change their color in autumn. Also included are simple activities and places to visit so that you can enjoy the fall foliage with your family.