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A young observer spends her days in a tree house, watching the woodland creatures—chipmunks, a doe, rabbits—readily adapt as autumn gives way to winter. The story captures the subtle, patient changes of the seasons with detail and wonder. Illustrated by Jim La Marche, the pictures accompany the child's quiet narration, offering readers a tender portrait of nature’s yearly cycle.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tony Johnston
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