From the “boom boom” of a thunderstorm to the “bloom bloom” of flowers, the “buzz buzz” of bees to the “crinkle crunch” of leaves and “swirl swirl” of snow, a sense of whimsy and delight traverses the seasons in this picture book. The couplets describing sights and sounds of each season are set against colorful illustrations showing young children engaged with the natural world. Most of the word choices are satisfying for their onomatopoeia, but one surprising pair near the story’s end is a perfect counterpoint: “Silent silent” as the snow falls. (Ages 2–5)

Join a group of toddlers at their preschool as they make new friends and together discover the joys of all the seasons.

In this nearly wordless picture book illustrated by Caldecott Honor medalist Margaret Chodos-Irvine, a group of nine toddlers at preschool make new friends and enjoy the pleasures and excitements of spring, summer, fall, and winter together—including the adventure of a scary-loud thunderstorm.