Around the Year Picture Book by Elsa Beskow – Seasons & Months for Children

A Joyful Journey Through the Seasons Around the Year picture book invites children to celebrate the magic of each month and season. Elsa Beskow’s delicate illustrations and playful verses take young readers from icy February, through the green shoots of April, to July’s red poppies and September’s apples, ending with the delights of December. Every page encourages observation, seasonal awareness, and the joy of noticing nature’s rhythms. Beskow’s timeless artwork and lyrical text nurture curiosity, imagination, and a love of reading, making this a cherished addition to early childhood libraries and a Waldorf-inspired home collection. Play and Learning Pairings Extend the story with hands-on seasonal activities. Create seasonal book baskets, add natural treasures from walks, or explore arts and crafts tied to each month — like leaf pressing, flower pressing, or simple nature table arrangements. Pair with seasonal wooden toys, natural play materials, or Waldorf-inspired craft sets to enc