Do you know springtime in Tokyo is cherry blossom season? Or that on the longest day of summer in Stockholm the sun stays up for 18 hours? Seasons divide the year and bring about changes in the world around us. Different seasons bring warm or cool weather; snow or extreme heat; wet, windy weeks or dry, dusty days; and even big weather events like super storms and twisting tornadoes. Throughout history people have welcomed new seasons with important rituals. Plenty of these traditions continue today, as the change in weather brings different occasions to celebrate and activities to enjoy all year round in many of the world's cities. Discover what different seasons look like in cities all around the world.

When two cats compete in a pumpkin contest, they both win a new friend in this charming story about pumpkins, Halloween, and cats! Mimi and Clara are neighbors. Both cats want to win this fall's Great Pumpkin Contest. As the competition draws near, Mimi's pumpkin grows larger...and larger...and LARGER. And soon the pumpkin-and her worries-are bigger than she imagined. Can Clara help Mimi find her way? With adorable artwork from author and illustrator Angie Rozelaar of Planet Cat Studio, The Great Pumpkin Contest is a perfect Halloween story, and a reassuring reminder that even in a competition, friendship always comes first.

Mr. Crocodile has big plans for finally catching--and eating--five pesky monkeys, but those little rascals dupe him again and again. By the time the clock strikes six, those mischievous monkeys actually teach Mr. Crocodile a thing or two about friendship . . . and about having fun!

In this fourth and final book in Karel Hayes's acclaimed Visitors series, the beloved family of bears gets in another round of adventures as they experience the full enjoyment of a New England autumn. First up the country fair--the bears sneak onto the midway after hours to play the games and be thrilled by the rides. Next comes Halloween, for which the bears all cleverly disguise themselves to gather a load of trick-or-treat candy. And finally there's a big Thanksgiving feast for all the friends of the forest. As always, the bears manage to have all their fun while carefully avoiding detection.

Explore SUMMER in the forest with this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap Surprise board book! Little ones will love learning all about summertime fun in the forest while following a young bear and her cute and curious little cubs as they trek around the woods climbing trees, eating blueberries, sifting out beehives, and playing in the pond. The bees are buzzing, the blueberries are ripe, and the pond is refreshing! What a wonderful day to be little bear cubs in the forest! A perfect way to celebrate the season with your toddler! Collect the entire series in the Deluxe Lift-a-Flap Seasons titles, as well as all of the interactive books for toddlers from Cottage Door Press, and be sure to check out our full selection of winter books for kids!! Look for the Lift-a-Flap Surprise! It's a Lift-a-Flap and pop-up all in one book! Interactive, beautifully illustrated board book with lots to explore ideal for keeping toddlers entertained and engaged. Great summer book for preschoolers to enjoy Perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to open and close the flaps. Sturdy board pages and thick durable flaps are extra strong and designed to withstand traditional wear and tear from curious little babies, toddlers, and preschoolers Lifting the interactive flaps encourages sensory exploration and helps support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children. The content-rich text builds vocabulary. Collect all four books in the SEASONS Lift-a-Flap Surprise series!

Just when William is ready to fall asleep in his cozy cabin, there is a tap on his window. A chilly chipmunk asks to stay, and Will scooches over in bed. "There's room for two--I'm sure we'll fit." The chipmunk is just the first in a parade of mammals, each bigger than the last, until the bed is full. Then a note is slipped beneath the door: "Do you have room for just one more?" William tugs the door to see who's there . . . only to find a great big BEAR! Is there enough space to spare? Will the other animals be willing to share?

Kids will delight at each new guest's arrival and enjoy counting along as the animals keep scooching over to fit in William's bed. Linda Ashman's clever rhymes set up each page turn with suspense and humor, and the expressions on Chuck Groenink's characters are perfect. This is must reading for the dark time of year when everyone wants to hibernate!

As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows--winter is on its way! Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the setting sun to curious deer, they say goodbye to autumn and welcome the glorious first snow of winter in Kenar Pak's Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter.

First snow, surprise snow: Nature's sparkly magic show The award-winning celebration of preschoolers and snow is now available as a board book! For small children, snow is a wonder. It sparkles and glitters. It transforms the outside world. Every kind of snow brings its own magic. It invites snow angels, skating, fort-building, and snowballs. Even blizzard days are exciting, when routines are overturned and everyone bands together to clear the snow away. For the youngest among us, winter is magical. In Snow Days, author Deborah Kerbel captures that magic with nimble couplets that Kirkus Reviews calls "a playful celebration of wintry weather." Illustrator Miki Sato's fascinating textural collage art, called "deceptively simple" by Publishers Weekly, looks intimately touchable. She recreates the coziness and spectacle of the season in paper, felt, and embroidery silk, creating masterpieces that invite readers to look again and again. With a diverse cast of children, a closing spread of five age-appropriate STEM experiments, and a sturdy Toddler Tough board book format, Snow Days will invite repeated reads everywhere from lap time to story time to bedtime.

This is the picture book for every little one's shelf, about how sometimes the smallest people make the biggest difference. A beautiful owl lives in the tree outside Ben's house. Ben calls him Mr Hoot. When grown-ups want to chop down Mr Hoot's tree, Ben has to act fast to save him. This warm, funny and inspiring story shows how we can all protect the wildlife that lives all around us. With characteristic warmth and humour, Helen Stephens' exquisite new picture book celebrates the precious wildlife that lives all around us, and shows how even the smallest of us can help to protect it. Hugely topical: a warmly funny environmental book with heart - will inspire children to look out for, love and protect their local wildlife Striking cover design with gold foil - a perfect gift book Helen Stephens is an Instagram star with nearly 20,000 followers. She also launched her own online illustration course, The Good Ship Illustration

This Smart-Kids activity book covers Time skills for grades 1 to 3 and provide extra practise where children needs it most. The workbook is divided into three levels so that children who learn faster can progress more quickly through the levels, while those who struggle can start with simpler work and build their skills gradually. It is specially written by experienced South African teachers and contains valuable notes, tips and answers for parents.

This beautiful set of cards carefully depicts the passing of time to aid an understanding of order and direction. They can be used in many environments and the accompanying booklet includes ideas and activities for using the cards. The cards are varied in content - for example: Times of the day - Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night; Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter; Ageing - Baby, Child, Teenager, Adult, Senior Citizen; Moon Phases - New Moon, Half Moon, Full Moon; Plant Life-cycle - Seed, Seedling, Flower, Seed head; and, Frog lifecycle - Frogspawn, Tadpole, Froglet, Adult. The cards vary in complexity and encourage comprehension, attention and observation. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

A stunning board book introduces very young children to the yearly cycle of the lives of bears. Spring summer fall/All day long/Bears grow big/Bears grow strong. But in the fall/When leaves turn red/Bears know soon/lt's time for bed. in their cave/Warm and deep/Winter is time for bears to sleep. David Martin's lilting read aloud text combines with exquisite pictures to make a perfect board book, with subject matter about the natural world that will intrigue even the very youngest reader.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is at the farm hunting for tasty Easter eggs . . . Meet friendly farmyard animals and lift-the-flaps on every page to help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for eggs. Will you find them all? A simple, delightful new seasonal lift-the-flap adventure with big flaps that are perfect for little hands! Don't miss these other Very Hungry Caterpillar books . . . Perfect for keeping little hands busy this Easter: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Sticker and Colouring Book Other lift-the-flap stories: Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Sleep Tight, Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Hide and Seek

This picture book about winter celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the season. From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of seasonal favorites When Spring Comes and In the Middle of Fall. Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes's striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the winter season. Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings beautifully capture the joyful wonders of winter. This is an engaging companion to the bestselling When Spring Comes and In the Middle of Fall. Winter Is Here is an ideal choice for story time, seasonal curriculums, and bedtime reading.

Keep an eye on the clock as the Huskies and the Falcons gear up for their championship soccer match. Weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds--it's all game time!