A Song of the Seasons

By Author / Illustrator

Yibing Deng

Genre

Environment & Nature

Age range(s)

Publisher

Post Wave Publishing

ISBN

9781836270676

Format

Hardback

Published

23-10-2025

Synopsis

Experience the changing seasons through the eyes of a mother bear and her cubs. Wake up with them from winter's sleep, explore the forest's springtime freshness, enjoy summer's adventures and savour autumn's golden harvest.

With delicate pencil illustrations capturing the serene beauty of nature, this lyrical tale invites you to witness the gentle passage of time in the wild.

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Reviews

Sue

A Song of the Seasons follows the lives of a mother bear and her cubs from as they wake from their winter hibernation through the changing seasons of the year.

This gentle picture book captures the beauty of each phase of the year, celebrating the wonders of nature. Perfect for sharing, the story makes an excellent starting point for discussing the changing seasons and how creatures adapt to each season. Delicate illustrations frame the lyrical text as the bears slowly wake from their sleep, frolic in the summer sun and prepare for the next winter sleep on the bounty of autumn.

This is a wonderfully calming tale, following the rolling cadence of the year with creatures thriving in their natural setting. It would be excellent for a story time, sparking plenty of discussion and further investigation.

Picture book / Reviewed by Sue Wilsher, teacher