A Year in the City: (Season to Season)
Season to Season Series
What’s inside...
Follow the adventures of a young girl named Lily as she experiences the changing seasons in her city. From the fresh blooms of spring to the snow-covered streets of winter, Lily's journey is filled with discoveries, friendships, and learning. Additionally, explore how life in the city changes from season to season, from snow plows to skyscraper nests and rooftop gardens. Discover the various animals that inhabit the city, learn about the formation of smog in summer, and enjoy real-life photographs that capture the beauty of a year in the urban landscape.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What changes did you notice in the city as the seasons changed?
Which season in the book did you like the most and why?
Can you describe a favorite scene from the book and tell me what you liked about it?
How do you think the people in the city felt during the different seasons?
If you could add a new season to the book, what would it be like and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the city settings described. Ask how they would feel or what they would do in each season.
Use descriptive prompts to help your child articulate their thoughts and feelings about the illustrations and events in the book.
Relate the changing seasons in the book to the ones your child experiences. Discuss similarities or differences.
After reading, spend some time drawing a scene from a favorite season in the city mentioned in the book. This can help deepen the connection with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the concept of seasons
Explanation: The book explores different activities and events specific to each season in the city, helping children to learn about the seasonal cycle.
Real-World Application: Children can observe and relate the changes in their local environment as seasons change, encouraging outdoor activities and awareness of nature.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for community and cultural diversity
Explanation: Showcases diverse characters and community events around the city, highlighting the multicultural aspects of urban life.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to participate and respect different cultural events in their own communities, fostering inclusiveness and social awareness.
Example Lesson: Learning the importance of adaptability
Explanation: Characters in the book adjust their activities and attire with changing seasons, demonstrating the need to adapt to different circumstances.
Real-World Application: This can help children learn to adjust their own routines and expectations in response to changes in their own lives.