About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the world outside is changing, perhaps asking why the leaves are falling or when the snow will arrive. It is a perfect choice for settling a restless mind before bed or for introducing the concept of time and patience to a preschooler. Through the gentle friendship between two mice and a tree, the story provides a comforting structure to help children understand the predictable rhythm of the seasons. As Woody the tree changes from month to month, young readers learn that even when things look different on the outside, the heart of a friendship remains the same. Leo Lionni uses his signature collage art to transform abstract concepts like the passage of time into a visual journey filled with wonder. It is an ideal pick for children aged 3 to 7 who are beginning to explore nature and the calendar year.
