About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the world's changing rhythms, like the first snowfall or the blooming of spring flowers. It is the perfect tool for calming a restless toddler who is curious about what comes next in the calendar year. Through the elegant, rhythmic verses of Sara Coleridge, children are introduced to the names of the months and the unique weather patterns associated with each. Beyond just teaching time, the book creates a sense of seasonal belonging. The lift-the-flap element adds an interactive layer of discovery, following a cozy family of mice as they garden, play, and shelter throughout the year. It is a gentle, vocabulary-rich experience that provides comfort through predictability and celebrates the simple joys of nature. Parents will appreciate the classic feel of the poetry combined with the playful engagement of the hidden illustrations.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. It focuses on the natural world and family togetherness without any depictions of conflict, illness, or loss. The tone is consistently hopeful and observational.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler who is beginning to ask 'When is my birthday?' or 'When will it snow?' It is also ideal for a child who finds traditional storytime difficult but is motivated by the physical interaction of flaps.
