"One day, you'll pass through a whirlpool of
wind and leaves. It's AUTUMN.
You'll know that the trees are saying goodbye
to their coats of orange and yellow.
You might have caught a cold. Or a cough,
and your nose might feel like a leaky faucet.
Then your body will need to rest."
This book about the seasons begins at the beginning ... in January, when reading under a blanket is the perfect way to spend a day. As readers meet the mouse family, they will notice that many of winter events happen for them just as they happen with humans. Fog on the windows, warm drinks, a cozy fire, and a wish to spend more time than usual in bed. There are outdoor things that make winter fun as well.
As the snow melts and sidewalks clear, children and adults can be found outside walking, flying kites, cleaning yards, or sitting on a park bench. Windows are left open, sneezing becomes a daily experience for some, and there are fewer clothes to wear. The move from spring to summer is subtle. Mosquitoes, sunscreen, iced lemonade, and being close to water brings relief and endless enjoyment. Picnics and parties last into longer nights and ice cream is the dessert of choice.
Too soon, a chill is in the air and children are encouraged to dress in layers, stay inside where it is warm, and play with games and toys they haven't touched for ages. Autumn, with its falling leaves, Halloween, fall festivals and warm baths, follows the heat of summer as it always does. The holidays are celebrated and another year comes to an end with promise for the new year. A new baby is on the way, and so much more.
"When this story ends, it will begin again.
That's how it works."
There is a lot to look at with every turn of the page. Little ones love to share their thoughts and observations; they will want to return to the story time and again.
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