One Year, Four Seasons is a charming picture book featuring a polar bear, originally published in 1986. In four chapters, introduced by a tree, this book follows the little hero's activities throughout the year. In spring, the flowers bloom; summer is here, and it's time to enjoy the good weather; in fall, we harvest mushrooms; and in winter, should we stay warm or build a snowman?

With simplicity, Dick Bruna introduces very young children to the seasons, and through them, the permanence of the world despite its changes, its unchanging cycle. A reassuring book to understand the passing of time and find our way through the year.