(3) K-3 Illustrated by Miki Sato. The sound of peepers in early spring leads two children to discover a world of life in a vernal pool. The detailed collage illustrations, perfectly suited to the gently rhyming text, show the young naturalists returning to observe the area in subsequent seasons. Helpful back matter about vernal pools is appended.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) PS Illustrated by Jana Christy. After Grandma sleeps over, a (mixed-race) family wakes on their farm to an unexpected snow day. Delightful eight-word, four-line stanzas evoke wintry images, sensations, and activities as Grandma takes the two siblings sledding and they get hot chocolate with Grandpa in town ("Cocoa warms. / Mittens puddle. / Day dawdles. / We cuddle"). Digitized mixed-media illustrations ably depict the children's exuberant play.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty

(3) PS Illustrated by Jana Christy. "When the wind blows... / Windows rattle. / Doors creeaaak. / Chimes sing. / We peek." A simple rhyming text and lively art tell this blustery-day story. A mother, baby, child, and grandmother enjoy flying a kite, walking on the beach, playing in the park, and finally snuggling up indoors. The mixed-media illustrations aptly capture the wild weather as the storm increases in intensity.

Reviewer: Sheila M. Geraty