What Makes the Seasons?

I think this is a nice book for toddlers and preschoolers. It is a nice read-aloud, with a cute rhyme and I think it does a pretty good job answering the questions it raises. An example of what you will find follows: The colored leaves dance all around. But WHY do leaves fall to the ground? In all the leaves on all the trees Are tiny tree food factories. Leaves use sun to make the food. When there's less sun, leaves com unglued. Four Stars. [B-]. Artwork is bright and attractive. Nice rhyme makes for a good read-aloud. The book provides a nice introduction to the why and wherefore of the seasons: earth's movement around the sun; rain freezing to make snow, etc.

This book starts on a rainy spring day and follows a young girl as she explores the seasons by examining the natural world around her. Bold, colorful drawings are complimented by the simple, yet effective, rhyming text. The insides of both the front and back cover are decorated with checkerboard patterns alternating small pictures with plain colored blocks. The detail is amazing, and it's fun to identify each picture and explain why it symbolizes a particular season. A beautiful introduction to the seasons for young children.