A Friend for All Seasons

This book does not foster the development of processes.

• Author: Julia Hubery
• Illustrator: Mei Matsuoka
• Year Published: 2006
• ISBN: 978-1-4169-2685-6

Science Topics

• Earth Science

Minimum Suggested Grade Level

• Kindergarten

Maximum Suggested Grade Level

• 2nd Grade

Summary

Robbie Raccoon is friends with a tree named Old Father Oak. Robbie notices one day that Old Father Oak is losing his leaves and is concerned about what is going on. Throughout the story, Robbie learns about the magic of changing seasons.

Evaluation

• Appropriateness: High
• Authority: High
• Accuracy: High
• Liteary Artistry: High
• Appearance: High

Questions

Does the book foster development of processes?

This book does not foster the development of processes.

Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?

This book provides an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions by allowing the child to predict why the tree's leaves are falling, for example.

Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?

This books allows children to think about their own experiences when seeing the seasons change throughout the year.

Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?

If the lesson is about how nature looks like and what some animals do in different seasons, then this book is appropriate to use along with the lesson.

Is the content based on sound scientific principles? Is it accurate?

The content is based on sound scientific principles and is accurate.

Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?

The book does not distinguish between fact and fiction.

Are the illustrations clear and accurate?

The illustrations are clear and accurate for instances like when the leaves are falling down from the trees during autumn.

Is the book written at the level of your students?

The book is suitable to read for second grade and up. Lower grade levels, may have trouble reading the text themselves.

Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?

There is no multicultural component in this book as all characters are animals.

Is the book free from gender bias?

Yes the book is free from gender bias.

Does the book show the close association between science and other disciplines?

The book does not show the close association between science and other disciplines.

Does the book present a positive attitude toward science and technology?

Yes the book presents a positive attitude toward science and technology.