About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to establish a grounding, rhythmic ritual that helps your family slow down and appreciate the passing of time. This stunning treasury provides a poem for every single day of the year, tracking the subtle shifts in nature from the first frost of winter to the heat of midsummer. It is an invitation to notice the small wonders of the world, whether that is a ladybug on a leaf or the sound of rain on a roof. Beyond a simple nature guide, this collection introduces children to the power of language and observation. The emotional themes of wonder and gratitude make it an excellent tool for calming children before bed or starting a morning with a sense of peace. Because it features a vast array of poets across centuries and cultures, it grows with your child, offering simple rhymes for toddlers and sophisticated metaphors for older elementary students. It is a timeless heirloom that transforms the calendar into a celebration of life.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in nature. It touches on the lifecycle of plants and animals (hibernation, falling leaves, some references to the cold of winter), but does not deal with heavy themes of death or trauma.
