Phillis Gershator

Illustrations and rhyming text explore the sights and sounds of nature in each season of the year.

Various animals tell what they do and where they go when it starts to snow.

No matter what kind of messes a little bunny experiences through the day, bath time makes things fresh and new.

Presents an expanded version of a folk song in which babies are given away as premiums with the purchase of different items each day of the week.

Abuelita takes her granddaughter to the zoo. They have fun counting the animals and other things that they see. Uno, dos squirrels running! Tres bears standing! Cuatro seals splashing! Children will enjoy learning how to count in English and Spanish. Santiago Cohen's bold line drawings depicting each animal are perfect even for the youngest of readers!

Despite criticism for his lack of "accomplishments," Takiboki finds contentment sweeping flower blossoms and raking the sand and gravel in the monks' temple garden. Includes a note on the art and beauty of Japanese gardens.

A babysitter sings a rhyming song to reassure the child.

Throughout the day, children greet the sun, the breeze, their breakfasts, their school, and all the other large and small sights which they encounter.

Bunny characters take the reader through the week, recounting the activities that each day brings, and each day always leaves time for a nap.