Robert Frost's iconic poem comes to life in this peaceful, picturesque children's book.

With exquisite illustrations, Susan Jeffers renders Frost's classic poem into picture book form. A traveler, along with his horse, pauses his journey to take in the beauty and stillness of a winter's night. Every page in this quiet book reflects both the peaceful  ambiance of the snowy setting, and the delightful beauty of the enchanting scene Frost has created.

Perfect for reading at home, in the classroom, or in a library setting, this book has the potential for being a perfect introduction to poetry for young readers. With gentle contemplation, each lovely page of this beautiful book draws the reader in as the narrator reflects on the wintry wood, and his place in it.

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

• Take a night walk. Use your five senses to observe the surroundings. Write a poem or draw a picture about what you experienced.
• Identify groups of rhyming words in this poem. How many other words can you think of that rhyme with these? For other rhyming activities and games, check out this website!
• Conversation starters:  "How does this poem make you feel?" "Where do you think the traveller in this poem is going?"

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As the season changes, a family changes and grows with the passage of time.

When one season transforms into the next, new and exciting things are possible. Using various colors to represent the different seasons, this beautifully lyrical picture book explores the passage of an entire calendar year. Layered within the illustrations, and separate from the text, readers will discover a subplot of a family that is expanding. The more the seasons change, the closer the arrival of the new family member becomes. 

With lovely, captivating, and colorful illustrations, GREEN ON GREEN brings each season to life! The poetically lyrical language advances the story and begs for page turns, ushering young learners through the four seasons. The thoughtful layers of the text work together with the illustrations to produce a heartwarming story, sure to be enjoyed over and over, all year long!

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

• Identify the current season and take a nature walk. Observe the colors you see, and then draw a picture, using all the colors you discovered on your walk.
• Explore the many activities included on the author's website!
• Pair GREEN ON GREEN with Kenard Pak's Seasons Book Series (Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn; Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter; Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring).
• Conversation starters:  "What is your favorite season? Why?" "What is your favorite color?" "Do you like it when things change? Why or why not?"

Looking for more perfect picture books? Check out Susanna Leonard Hill's website!