"empty timber?
no more splendor?
almost near the end
november
colder weather?
need a sweater?
no?"
So far November has been good to us. Despite some cloudy days, the daytime temperatures and a lack of snow have allowed for being outside without being bundled up. When the sun shines, I see people enjoying outdoor walks and continuing to get chores done for winter.
Ms. Higgins invites readers to join her as she describes in spirited rhymes a year's passing. The differences that come with changing seasons are described from month to month. As well, readers are encouraged to note the differences in color, weather and what others are wearing to protect them from the elements. There is such fun to be had in the activities that accompany the transformation from one season to the next. What joy a year can bring!
This is a perfect book for reading aloud, with a small group or a classroom full of kids eager to splash in muddy puddles, enjoy the lazy days of summer, watch fireflies dance in July skies, and hear the 'swirtly whispers' of snow as December brings another year to an end. The witty rhymes carry the reading along while helping little ones learn about color, seasonal joy, and change.
Their delight in turning the book to the vertical for a look back at the year and its seasons end the story on a high note.
"some things change
and some do not
let's play with
all the time we've got
summer, spring,
and winter,
fall"
Appealing and detailed artwork will have you stopping to talk about what kids are noticing as the book is read. That is a worthy pursuit, and this would make a truly splendid gift for someone you love.
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