Synopses & Reviews
Review
"Delightful illustrations open up the rhymes [with] zesty watercolors that reflect the seasons. A charming choice, too, for beginning readers."
Review
"A celebration of the seasons by a veteran author and a Caldecott Medalist. Charming, buoyant and year-round fun." Kirkus Reviews
"Delightful illustrations open up the rhymes [with] zesty watercolors that reflect the seasons. A charming choice, too, for beginning readers." Booklist, ALA
Synopsis
A pair of energetic piglets sing a song of seasons as they romp through the months of the year in this fanciful poem. Full color.
Synopsis
From skiing in January, to surfing in July, to giving in December, two energetic piglets romp through the months of the year in this delightful calendar in verse.
At year's end, the piglets sum up their experiences:
Sing a song of seasons, Lots of things to do.
They would be fun With only one But I'm so glad we're two!
About the Author
Emily Arnold McCully, recipient of the 1993 Caldecott Medal, has illustrated more than a hundred books for children. She spends part of the year in New York City and part in Chatham, New York.Storytelling and the magic of words have always been important to Eve Bunting. She grew up in Northern Ireland, where storytelling is a tradition, and came to America as a young mother. Eve writes every day and her ideas come from what excites and interests her. She has the unique ability to address contemporary social issues, from homelessness to illiteracy, in a sensitive manner, and at the same time to explore the dynamics of family relationships. Eve Bunting is the author of more than 200 beloved books for young people, from preschoolers to teenagers.. Among her many popular picture books for Clarion are THE WALL, FLY AWAY HOME, and TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE. Ms. Bunting lives in Pasadena, California.