Charlotte Zolotow

A young girl describes what she loves most in her garden during each season.

A mother's words help a little boy imagine the sights and sounds of the seashore, even though he's never seen the ocean.

Records, in rhymed text and illustrations, the experiences of getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.

John's best friend tells everything he knows about John, the secrets they share, their likes and dislikes, and the fun they have as friends.

"A child reminisces about the many moments of joy and playfulness he used to share with his dear old companion, who has, sadly, made a new friend. Although he is sad, he finds the strength to keep his head high and sets out to find a new playmate"-- Provided by publisher

Illustrations accompany couplets describing things that go together naturally, such as "Sand with sea" and especially "you with me."

The love of a mother for her little girl permeates a walk they take together on an autumn day.

A mother explains to her son that in nature an end is also a beginning as day gives way to night, winter ends and spring begins, and, after it stops falling, rain makes clouds for other storms.