PreS-Gr 2—A girl with brown hair, black dots for eyes, and rosy cheeks loves each season. She shares why she loves each one, month by month. In January, bundled in a red coat, with a playful snowman and puppy, she loves the ice and snow and the chill that makes cheeks glow. As the months continue, the girl and pup enjoy various aspects of the seasons, splashing in a backyard pool or collecting falling leaves. Mixed-media illustrations of acrylics, stamp, and brushwork make use of both a pastel and vibrant color palette. Loose outlines of objects add whimsy and a bit of detail. The prose consists of two short rhyming sentences per spread. If each couplet were put together, it would read like one long poem in praise of the seasons. The author gives a nod of thanks for inspiration to Sara Coleridge's 1834 poem, "The Garden Year." This poem also appears printed at the end. VERDICT This book does indeed have a bit of magic in its sheer positive, upbeat viewpoint, which may assist readers in appreciating the little things that seasons offer.—Mindy Hiatt, Salt Lake County Library Services

This book does indeed have a bit of magic in its sheer positive, upbeat viewpoint, which may assist readers in appreciating the little things that seasons offer.―School Library Journal

Discover the magic in a calendar year with this endearing title that follows a young girl as she tells of all the unique things she loves about each month of the year. Not only does this title teach little ones the months of the year, it allows them to open their eyes to what makes each season so special.