Seasons

Children's Literature

Handsome photographs in glowing color present appealing scenes such as autumn trees, a broad blue lake, a snowbound village, a beach bathed in a golden glow, a field carpeted in blue blossoms and glittering icicles hanging from a tree branch. These are attractively arranged in various sizes, from double-page spreads to vignettes, along with some well-executed, realistic artwork. The text is simple, with large, well-spaced print appropriate for beginning readers. It includes a potpourri of seasonal facts such as weather, the development of plants and the activities of birds and animals, as well as the unusual—the rain forest and the South Pole. Little quizzes and an index are included. Part of the "My World" series. 2000, Aladdin/Copper Beech/Millbrook, $17.90. Ages 2 to 7. Reviewer: Patricia Dole