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Rainy, Sunny, Snowy, Blowy: What Are Seasons?

by Jane BROCKET
32p. (Jane Brocket's Clever Concepts). photos. Millbrook. Sept. 2014. Tr $26.60. ISBN 9781467702317. LC 2013044234.
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Pres-Gr 2—Using simple language full of rich and playful adjectives, Brocket briefly explores each of the seasons. She includes seasonal characteristics (spring: "days are longer and lighter; "pale blue skies and fluffy white clouds, showers and sunshine") as well as what children might do in each of the season's varying weather (summer: "bare feet and sunglasses; winter: "stay indoors and keep warm and cozy under blankets with a mug of hot cocoa"). The close-up, intensely colored photographs are as inviting as the text and echo the colors suggested for each season. Despite the brevity of this volume, Brocket condenses a lot of information into a small space. The sprightly text combined with the outstanding photographs make this an excellent choice for the youngest nonfiction fans.—Marge Loch-Wouters, La Crosse Public Library, WI
More celebratory than scientific, this entry in the concept-book series superficially explains the seasons. As usual, Brocket's crisp, attractive photos do an excellent job of reflecting the descriptive language ("Spring feels fresh and cool and breezy"; "Fiery sunsets match the colors of the leaves"). Kids will eagerly answer the question at book's end: "Which season do you like best?"
Reviewed by Marge Loch-Wouters , Jun 01, 2014

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