A comedic look at the seasons and what it means to be prepared.

Poor Cow. He's always ready for the wrong season! When his friends celebrate each new season with fun outdoor activities and new seasonal adventures, he just keeps getting mixed up. Will Cow ever be able to suit up just in time?

This lively and comical picture book, written in short, punchy rhyme and illustrated in bold colors that bring each quirky character to life, makes a perfect read-aloud. Holding up to multiple readings, it's ideal for home, library, and school settings. Kids will love identifying the seasons, making predictions, and laughing along with Cow's hilarious attempts to welcome each seasonal change. 

Here are a few activities that align with the themes in this book:

• ​What season is it? Make a list of all the activities that are fun to do in the season you are in. Pick an activity, plan it, and do it!
• Cow had some funny ideas in this story! Is there something fun, funny, or even a little unexpected that you'd like to do in the season you're in? Draw a picture or write a story about it.
• Conversation starters:  "What is your favorite season? Why?" "What are your favorite activities, in your favorite season?" 

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A simple, thoughtful tribute to the characteristics of home.

Looking for a board book that introduces animals and their habitats, parent/child relationships, and the concept of home to young learners? A Home Like This does all of these things and more. In a preschool or home education setting, it's a perfect jumping-off point for a deeper look into the habits and habitat of each animal highlighted, as well as a tool for comparison between animals, their homes, and how each one thrives and survives. Written with lyrical simplicity, and illustrated beautifully with calming warmth, this sturdy book would also be perfect for library story time, or cozy bedtime reading. 

Here are a few activities that align with the themes of this book:

• Choose one animal featured in this book, for further study. On a chart, record what you already know about this animal, and what you want to learn. Then, check out books about the animal and, if possible, observe it in nature. On your chart, record what you learned. For a sample chart, visit this website.
• Pair this book with Hannah Barnaby's Home Is...(Beech Lane Books, 2021).
• Using a Venn Diagram, choose several animals in this book, and compare and contrast them. For a printable Venn Diagram, visit this website.
• Conversation starters:  "What do you love most about your home? Is there anything you would change?" "What are the unique challenges of each habitat featured in this book?" "If you could be one of the animals in this book, which one would you choose? Why?"

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