From summer, to fall, to winter, to spring, the seasons are relatively predictable and bring with them new and exciting activities in which to participate. Animals and humans alike adapt to weather changes as temperatures grow colder or warmer. The books in this list include information about the seasons from various perspectives, including the changes animals make over the course of a year and why seasons happen at all. Activities are also included to help readers understand seasons first-hand.
Contributed by: Mary Lanni

	Seasons of the Year By: Tracey Steffora This title looks at the annual cycle of seasons and how some plants, animals, and people respond to the changes.
	Secrets of the Seasons: Orbiting the Sun in Our Backyard By: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Illustrated by: Priscilla Lamont Over the course of a year, a family learns about the sun’s role in the changing seasons.
	A Tree for All Seasons By: Maryse Guittet Explores the changes to a tree and its foliage as the seasons progress. The text is in the shape of a tree.
	Weather and the Seasons By: DK Introduces weather and the seasons, describing what is a cloud, why rainbows form, and how animals migrate for the winter. This book also includes four weather-related science projects.
	A Year in the City By: Christina Mia Gardeski From snowplows to skyscraper nests and rooftop gardens, life in the city changes from season to season. Discover what animals live in the city. Learn how smog forms in summer. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year in the city.
	A Year in the Forest By: Christina Mia Gardeski From hibernation to baby animals and falling leaves, life in the forest changes from season to season. Discover why snow is good for trees. Learn how wildfires help the forest grow. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year in the forest.

Apples are one of the most iconic fruits of fall, becoming the centerpieces of pies and scents as the weather gets colder. Like many other fruits, apples grow on trees and are harvested to be sold at supermarkets and farmers’ markets worldwide. Green, pink, red, or yellow, apples come in various shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors. This book list includes titles for children that detail the science behind apples: how they grow, how they are harvested, and how to cook with them. The next time readers enjoy a mug of hot apple cider, they will know more details about the process each apple went through to make their delicious drink.
Contributed by: Mary Lanni

	Apples By: Gail Gibbons Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
	Apples A to Z By: Margaret McNamara Illustrated by: Jake Parker Fox, Bear, and their friends lead young readers through an apple alphabet—from apple buds and blossoms, through nutrition and orchards, to the X on an apple pie. Along the way, apple lovers will pick up a windfall of apple science and lore, as well as fun facts and child-friendly information. And twenty-six apple varieties are introduced, even ones for X, Y, and Z
	Apples and Butterflies By: Shauntay Grant Illustrated by: Tamara Thiébaux-Heikalo A rhythmic poem describes the sights and sounds of Prince Edward Island in autumn.
	Apples in Fall By: Mari C. Schuh Visit an apple orchard and learn how apples grow, how cider is made, and what foods we make with apples. Color photos and easy-to-read text tell about this favorite treat in the season of fall.
	An Apple Tree’s Life Cycle By: Mary R. Dunn The process of a new life starting is fascinating! Watch an apple tree grow from a seed to a fruit-bearing tree. Young readers will learn about the stages in an apple tree’s life, as well as its appearance. The life cycle of an apple tree is a beautiful thing to see!
	Apple Trees and the Seasons By: Julie K. Lundgren Presents the seasons through the ways apple trees grow and change over a year.
	Blossom to Apple By: Sarah Ridley Apples are a tasty food, but do you know where they come from and how they end up on supermarket shelves? Follow the story of an apple from the first pink buds on an apple tree, through the farming process to packing houses and eventually to your fruit bowl! Large, attractive photographs accompany the simple text.
	How do Apples Grow? By: Jill McDonald Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms (“Apple seeds start to grow when they are planted in soil and given sunlight, water, and fresh air”) and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! is a perfect way to bring science, nature, and culture into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.
	Let’s Cook with Apples!: Delicious & Fun Apple Dishes Kids Can Make By: Nancy Tuminelly Make cooking super simple with these Super Simple Recipes. This book features a delicious main ingredient kids will love—apples! With step-by-step instructions on how to make easy and tasty recipes like crispy apple chips and sassy apple salsa, young cooks will jump at the chance to prepare their favorite food in new ways. Includes measuring guides and tools and ingredients lists to help enhance early learning.
	Secrets of the Apple Tree By: Carron Brown Illustrated by: Alyssa Nassner Who lives around the apple tree? Shine a light behind the page and see … Explore a tree up close and you will find a small world filled with great surprises! From worms wriggling among the roots to birds nesting high in the branches, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat are revealed.
	Turning Apples into Applesauce By: Wendy A. Reynolds Learn how apples on trees transform into applesauce in this book for emerging readers.
	Watch Apple Trees Grow/Mira como crece el manzano! By: Mary Ann Hoffman Briefly introduces the life cycle of the apple, from planting a seed through harvesting and selling the fruit. Bilingual text.

The outside world is filled with beauty and wonderful things. The books in this list begin to introduce readers ages 0-3 to the world around them, including different seasons, landscapes, and interesting features. The format and structure of these books are ideally suited to serve as captivating guides to very young children.
Contributed by: Mary Lanni

	All Around the Seasons By: Barney Saltzberg Illustrations and rhymes celebrate what makes each season special, from baby chicks in the spring through a snowman in the winter.
	Chalk By: Bill Thompson A wordless picture book about three children who go to a park on a rainy day, find some chalk and draw pictures that come to life.
	In My World By: Lois Ehlert Describes some of the many things in the natural world, such as worms, seashells, flowers, and stars, that a child can appreciate, illustrated in silhouette.
	Let’s Go Outside By: Kate Riggs Illustrated by: Monique Felix Illustrations and easy-to-read text introduce pairs of opposite words as a dog is taken for an early morning walk.
	More! By: Sheilagh Noble Two lively toddlers go for a walk in the park and see ducks, a dog, and swings.
	Noodle Loves the Park By: Marion Billet When Noodle visits the park, he sees all the different plants and animals. On board pages.
	Rainy Day By: Caroline Church A young boy gets dressed to play in the rain and must put on his rain pants, sweater, slicker, and rain hat before going outside. On board pages.
	Seasons of Joy: Every Day is for Outdoor Play By: Claudia Marie Lenart A variety of children invites the reader to join them in enjoying playing outside in all four seasons.
	Slither Slide, What’s Outside By: Nora Hilb, Simon and Sheryl Shapiro Children jump, slide, stargaze, color, and engage in other forms of play to celebrate the changing of the seasons.
	Spot Goes to the Park By: Eric Hill Spot the puppy, his mother, and his animal friends have a fun-filled day playing in the park. Movable flaps conceal portions of the illustrations and text.
	Step Gently Out By: Helen Frost Illustrated by: Rick Lieder Step gently out, be still and look closely at the world just outside your door-you are sure to be amazed by the tiny creatures you can find. You might see a cricket leap and land, a moth open her wings, a spider walking across the air, or maybe even a praying mantis looking back at you!
	What’s the Weather? By: Jo Moon Asks readers to identify different kinds of weather by opening the flaps, then explains what causes them, from rain and snow to wind and lightning.