Sam McBratney

Many things change with each season, Little Nutbrown Hare learns as he and Big Nutbrown Hare explore the outdoors. Tadpoles grow into frogs in the Spring, leaves change color in the Fall and more — but the affection between father and son is a constant. Simple language and soft illustrations once again present the enduring warmth of the Nutbrown Hares.

Little Roo is a very grumpy young kangaroo whose mother does everything in her power to change it. Try as she might, however, it takes an unexpected spill in the mud to break the hold of a bad day. Expressive illustrations add humor to this engaging tale.

The young narrator has a much-loved friend; but one day, he and his friend argue. Before the children reconcile, the boy describes the emotional process he goes through: wanting to hear and to say an apology, but who will be first? Brief, almost staccato text and delicately rendered illustrations capture the reconciliation process without assigning blame.