Eighteen original poems abundantly illustrated in full color represent young children playing in all types of weather during each of the seasons. Four double-page spreads suggest a panorama of seasonal neighborhood activities. As always, Hughes excels at portraying toddlers acting their ages and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and generations. (Ages 3-8)

This is a beautiful first collection of poems by two-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Shirley Hughes. In this wonderful collection of poems, Katie and her little brother Olly romp through the changing seasons, taking pleasure in the different elements and weather conditions - sunshine, wind, rain, mist, snow ... From the joys of the seaside to the miseries of the sickbed, this exuberant volume captures to perfection the world of childhood. It is a beautiful gift edition of the classic picture book, with a new introduction by Shirley Hughes.