Describes the autumn season, with its animals, rain, cold winds, and harvested food. When read vertically, the first letters of the lines of text spell related words arranged alphabetically, from "acorn" to "zero."

Describes spring, with its animals, green smells, and renewed outside activities. When read vertically, the first letters of the lines of text spell related words arranged alphabetically, from "April" to "zenith."

"From sprouting seeds and buzzing bees to autumn art and winter's white, there is a time, and a purpose for every season. Let Caroline Pignat's sparse poems and François Thisdale's rich illustration excite your wonder at the harmony and beauty found in every stage of life."--Page 2 of cover. "Illustrated picture book on the cycle of life including acrostic poetry that introduces young readers to the changing seasons, rhythms of nature and the natural...

"This title introduces readers to acrostic poems. Fun themed chapters help inspire budding poets to write their own acrostic poems about nature, food, sports, and more. Example poems in each chapter serve as guides to spark creativity. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Publisher's website.