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PreS-K—The conceit of this clever picture book is that the changing seasons occur as if by magic. Readers are shown a bare brown tree and are implored to, "Tap it once. Turn the page to see." As they do, green leaves appear. Next, they are told to "Rub the tree to make it warm." That results in pale pink buds, which then form beautiful blossoms and a jiggle makes them fall to the ground. Darker leaves mingle with robust ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The book begins with a "bare brown tree," its outstretched branches and twisting trunk shown against a crisp white page. In order to see the tree's "magic," the text instructs readers or listeners to "tap it once"; and with a page turn the tree now has one bright green leaf. Four more taps and another page turn result in four more green leaves...Log In or Sign Up to Read More