(2) PS Celebrate the Seasons! series. "Winter is a time of peace, / of patience, play, tradition, sleep. / A season full of things to do!" Kurilla's pleasing follow-up to It's Fall! (rev. 9/23) revels in the busyness of the winter months. The jaunty rhyming text transitions effortlessly from snow day activities to school vacation to various holidays (Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day). An active mix of spots, single pages, and spreads predominantly feature mood-setting blues and white for chilly-looking yet cozy digital illustrations, which are inclusive of abilities, skin tones, and cultures.

Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2024

(4) K-3 Celebrate the Seasons! series. Illustrated by Susan Swan. In this celebration of summer, a loosely rhyming text, occasionally lacking in rhythm, expounds on the joys of summer. A young girl takes advantage of what nature has to offer in the warm months: catching fireflies, experiencing thunderstorms, and watching plants grow taller than she is. Colorful and dimensional art bursts with activity. Suggestions for nature activities are included.

Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen

(4) K-3 Celebrate the Seasons! series. Illustrated by Susan Swan. A boy explores the natural world around him and discovers all of the classic signs of spring. Poetic text highlights the sights, sounds, and smells of the season, but lacks the drama and energy necessary to sustain interest. Bright cut-paper collage illustrations extend the text. A list of simple nature activities is included.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(4) K-3 Celebrate the Seasons! series. Illustrated by Susan Swan. Cheerful cut-paper collage illustrations enliven this third installment in a series celebrating the seasons. Typical characteristics of winter such as cold and snow receive more than ample coverage; more interesting is the brief review of winter's effects on animal habitat. Meandering free verse with occasional rhyme lacks consistency and rhythm. A list of suggested nature activities is appended.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin