Journey through all four seasons in one book! This book presents colorful pictures alongside engaging text that highlights the changes in every season. Children will learn about a maple tree and see all that the tree provides for animals and people. This book is a great resource to use in teaching children how the changes that happen in fall relate to all of the other seasons. Preschoolers and early elementary kids are sure to enjoy it!

Give your children hands-on learning with this book about weather. In addition to simple facts, this book provides suggestions for weather-related crafts and projects. Each activity requires a few simple supplies, and the instructions in the book are easy to follow. Work together with your preschooler and tackle one project after dinner or do a few on a rainy afternoon.

Children will love paging through this educational guide that describes a wide variety of outdoor topics. There are chapters on bugs, weather, trees, rocks, and more! The text is broken up, so the book feels fun and adventurous instead of overwhelming. Plus, each page is filled with whimsical illustrations. There are more than 700 illustrations in all! Preschoolers will enjoy sitting on your lap and taking in the illustrations one by one. Older kids can tackle this book at their leisure.

A friendly owl calls kids to open this book, and there are more woodland friends waiting on the inside! With clever cutouts, kids will see various creatures joining the woodland scene as the four seasons come and go. Rhyming text and bright colors make this an engaging story. This one is available in hardcover and board book making it a great choice for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners.

This vibrant nonfiction book introduces little ones to all of the changes happening during the spring season. The text is straightforward, and bright photographs are featured on every page. Kids will learn the basics like how the weather changes and how flowers start to bloom, but the author also gives interesting details about the science behind rainbows and seeds. Plus, kids can see how animals adjust to the season. The final pages offer instructions for five spring-themed activities like making a seed jar and mud painting.

Lola is inspired to plant a garden, so she and her mom start researching flowers. They buy the seeds and plant them, but Lola gets impatient waiting for them to grow. To pass the time, she makes her very own flower book. Once the flowers bloom, she spends plenty of time enjoying the garden with her friends. Read this one with preschoolers and kindergartners.

Perhaps the most important life lesson to teach your children is this: to see the bright side in every situation—no matter the weather. In this book, two siblings explore all kinds of weather. They make snow angels, hunt for frogs, and gaze at the moon. Each page tells the story in simple rhyme. The pencil-drawn art is the perfect match for the joyful mood of the book. This one is a must-have for toddlers and preschoolers.

School is out! It’s time for lemonade, hot dogs, and playing on the beach. Follow the little kids in this book as they journey through all of their favorite summer activities and then take a peek into fall. The text in this book is action-orientated and, as part of reading it, you may wish to discuss some of your own family traditions. This one is a favorite of preschoolers.

Follow along with the young girl in this story as she goes pumpkin and apple picking with her family. They’re headed to the local farm where she’ll find the best pumpkins and apples of all! They head home at the end of the day, and both the apples and the pumpkins make an appearance for Halloween. This is a classic book for the fall season. Toddlers and preschoolers are sure to enjoy it!

When summer leaves, fall arrives. Show your children this beautiful change of seasons with the enchanting illustrations in this book. Each page spread features an event that happens in fall: birds leaving, leaves twisting, rain falling, and so on. There’s also a whimsical illustration on each spread. Eventually, snow falls and fall leaves in order to make room for winter. Preschoolers will enjoy the basic concept of the book and older children will be able to appreciate the small details and wordplay.

In this book, kids will get the full answer to the title question along with lots more questions and answers! You’ll learn about photosynthesis, leaf colors and types, and a little bit about weather. The final pages have instructions for making a leaf rubbing and leaf pressing. The level of explanation in this book is perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners.

This classic book tells the story of Rebecca, a woman who had been forced to eat pumpkins for every meal when she was a child. One day, when she’s all grown up, a pumpkin falls off a truck and lands in her yard. She’s so angry that she covers up all the pumpkin pieces with dirt. In the fall, she can’t believe her eyes! As she shares the bountiful harvest with her neighbors, her attitude changes.

Explore the meaning and traditions behind the winter solstice with this book. The text was originally written as a poem for a theatrical production. In this book, it’s paired with muted illustrations that emphasize the contrast between the light and the dark. There’s a hopeful feeling to the book, even though we’re heading into the darkest nights. Children will enjoy learning about the unique folklore and traditions surrounding the solstice.

There’s nothing cuter than happy animals playing in the snow! These critters have gathered to ice skate, catch snowflakes, and build a snow fort. It’s a playful book that encourages preschoolers to sing along and have fun. Snuggle up and read it in front of the fireplace!

It’s the polar version of Goldilocks and The Three Little Bears! The little girl, Aloo-ki, ventures into the igloo of a polar bear family. When the family returns home, they get quite the surprise from Aloo-ki. Detailed artwork adds to the story, too. Read this one on its own to preschoolers. Or, read it with older children and challenge them to compare and contrast this version with the traditional telling of the story.