(2) K-3 Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke. Fletcher the fox, worried that Santa won't find the rabbits in their new burrow, builds a trail to point St. Nick in the right direction. A squirrel, some birds, and three mice pitch in; arriving at the rabbits' new home, they all enjoy pie and Christmas songs. Beeke's painterly illustrations mirror Rawlinson's transportingly descriptive text.

Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2010

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke. As Fletcher the fox appreciates signs of spring in the forest, he's shocked to see what he thinks is a late snow shower. He warns his friends about the cold weather, but they discover the snow was actually falling flower blossoms. The story is slight, but the pastel illustrations depicting woodland scenes dappled with sunshine are as inviting as warm weather.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) PS Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke. Fletcher the fox worries when his favorite tree begins to lose its leaves, and he tries to reattach them. The alliterative text is supported by gentle pastel art, whose color palette reflects the changing light of the seasons. Glittery icicles adorn the tree on the last page of the book, showing Fletcher how each season has its own charms.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) PS Illustrated by Jane Massey. Fred, a bear cub, thinks an acorn is an egg and decides to hatch it. His friends protest that bears don't hatch eggs. Nothing, however, deters him, until it's time for bed. Mother explains that acorns grow into trees and must be planted. Fred's behavior is very toddlerlike, and the gentle illustrations create a warm environment for him.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley