Let's Have Fun Outside!

No matter whether a child's hometown gets a lot of snow or just a dusting, snowfall can seem magical to young eyes! Once there's snow on the ground, trips to many outdoor venues stop-so what can kids do to enjoy the outdoors when it's cold out? Play in the snow! In this volume celebrating winter fun, readers are encouraged to bundle up to build snowmen, go sledding, and more, Accessible, low-ATOS text and playful photographs that correlate closely to the images make this book a great addition to any beginning reader's library.

The windy days of spring can seem like a drag to young children ready to emerge from the indoors after a long winter. But, it can be lots of fun to use the wind and make a kite soar, dip, and twirl in the breeze! This engaging book includes age-appropriate information about the season of spring, including weather and activities one can do, highlighting the fun and wonder of flying a kite. Close picture-to-text correlation aid comprehension for new readers, encouraging reading fluency and independence.

Hiking with young kids gives them an appreciation for nature all around them. From marveling at the plants and flowers they find to spotting animals in the wild, the joys kids can find one a hike are countless! In the volume, readers find out what to expect on a forest hike, including what to bring, what to look for, and the importance of staying with the group. Low-ATOS text is paired with full-color photographs of kids enjoying nature, supporting new readers to explore this volume independently when appropriate.

What better way to celebrate summer than by picking the fruits of the season? Young children enjoy berry picking for the immediate sense of accomplishment as they fill a bucket or basket-and for the delicious snacks they can sneak along the way! In this charming volume, readers discover what to expect when they are going berry picking with relatable examples and photographs. Close picture-to-text correlation and low ATOS language and sentence structure make this an ideal book for newly independent readers or to read aloud before a berry picking adventure.

Nothing says "summer" more than a trip to the beach! The sand, sun, and waves of a lake or ocean beach invite children to create with and discover amazing things about the world around them, from sandcastles to seashells. In the colorful volume, readers learn what to expect of a beach trip during the summertime, reviewing features of the summer season and activities that take place at the beach. Close picture-to-text correlation aids comprehension and low ATOS language and sentence structure make this the perfect book for beginning readers.

Going to the pumpkin patch is super exciting for young kids for a number of reasons: the fall season has arrived, they get to choose something all on their own, and it means Halloween is coming! In this adorable volume, new readers learn what to expect when going to the pumpkin patch, from activities that might occur there to festive foods they may get to try. Full-color photographs directly correlate to low-ATOS text to aid new readers' comprehension. Relatable examples and images, and a joyful tone will have readers ready for their visit to the pumpkin patch in no time!