Year Round
By Audrey Helen Weber
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection
★"Weber stirringly organizes a northerly annum’s chronology . . . in this exuberant seasonal accounting, which features appealing, perspective-distorted gouache and acrylic paintings. . . . The book’s playful vibe, and mixture of introspective musings and emblematic moments, give it an enduring appeal."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"This thought-provoking picture book provides readers the opportunity to think about the seasons in a unique and attention-grabbing way. . . . This is clearly a book to return to again and again to find new ideas. To get the most out of each section requires taking time to carefully examine the words and the illustrations. What do readers see? What parts of the illustrations are surprising? What is unusual and unexpected? A recommended choice for reading and sharing thoughts and surprises. This book goes well beyond the facts about the seasons to challenge readers to confront the unexpected."
—School Library Journal
"A decidedly offbeat look at the seasons. . . .Weber’s gouache and acrylic paintings in pastel colors have a light, almost delicate feel, and the rounded figures of the children and curves of the objects and landscapes convey a comforting ambiance. The simple, loose rhyming text . . . offers moments for curious listeners to reflect and pose their own questions. . . . A whimsical offering that will intrigue the inquisitive child and encourage creative interpretations."
—Kirkus Reviews