FROM SARAH:

It's not summer yet, but summer is on its way, and the world is full of clues! Lovely for a naptime read-aloud.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Young children see the passage of time through the seasonal changes to the world around them in this charming book, illustrated with Nikki McClure’s extraordinary cut-paper art.

FROM SARAH:

I'm a fan of Nikki McClure's papercut illustrations. They're bold and contrasty, and make you want to look longer than necessary even in their simplicity.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Apple follows the life of an apple throughout the year, demonstrating the cyclical patterns in nature. The youngest readers will delight in following the journey of the bright red apple—the only splash of color in the otherwise black-and-white illustrations—as it travels from tree, to harvest, to snack, to compost, and finally to sprout. A single word complements each illustration, urging early readers to reflect on each stage in the apple’s life.

FROM SARAH:

A lovely book to celebrate everyday beauties, ideal for a springtime read-aloud. Especially good for younger kids.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offers—the opportunities and chances that won’t ever come again—and also delivers a gentle message of good stewardship of our planet.