A Year in the Forest: (Season to Season)
Season to Season Series
What’s inside...
Follow the enchanting journey of a young fox named Fable as he explores the wonders of the forest through the changing seasons. From the fresh blooms of spring to the quiet snowfall of winter, Fable learns important life lessons and discovers the beauty of nature. Additionally, learn about how life in the forest changes from season to season, from hibernation to baby animals and falling leaves. Discover how snow benefits trees and how wildfires can aid in forest growth, complemented by real-life photographs that capture the beauty of a year in the forest.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What changes did you notice in the forest from one season to another?
How do you think the animals felt when the seasons changed?
Which season in the forest would you like to visit the most and why?
Can you name a plant or animal that was affected by the shifting seasons?
What would you do if you were in the forest during your favorite season?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination to describe their favorite season in vivid detail.
Ask your child to relate the seasonal changes in the forest to the seasonal changes they observe in their own environment.
Invite your child to draw a scene from the book depicting their favorite season and discuss the elements they chose to include.
Use the changing seasons explored in the book to discuss the importance of adaptability and how changes can be positive.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The beauty and importance of nature
Explanation: The book takes children through the different seasons in a forest, showing how plants and animals live and adapt.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect the natural world around them, promoting an early interest in environmental conservation.
Example Lesson: Adaptability and resilience
Explanation: As seasons change in the forest, children see how creatures adjust to varying conditions, whether it's finding food or shelter.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the value of adapting to different situations in life, such as moving to a new city or adjusting to a new school.
Example Lesson: The concept of time and patience
Explanation: The book illustrates how different processes in nature, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, take time.
Real-World Application: It helps children understand that some things in life require patience and cannot be rushed, like learning a new skill or waiting for a birthday.
Example Lesson: Cycle of life
Explanation: Through the depiction of various life forms in the forest over a year, children grasp the concept of life cycles and interdependence.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand and cope with natural events, such as the death of a pet or changes in their own lives.