A bear who has never experienced autumn before is puzzled by the falling leaves, unsure whether he should try to put them back or use them as a bed for a nap.

When Old Bear falls asleep for the winter, he has a dream that he is a cub again, enjoying each of the four seasons.

"Snow falls, animals burrow, and children prepare for the wonders winter brings"--

A young boy named Kevin enjoys the crisp weather of autumn. After putting on his jacket and boots and venturing outside, he notices the changing colors of the falling leaves and helps his father to rake.

Two friends share experiences in each season of the year

Explores the four seasons, discussing such topics as the difference in shadows, temperatures, and the length of days, and what happens to plants and animals at different times of the year.

Follows a young girl from the first wake-up of a new year, through many new experiences and 384 fights with her big brother, to the last bedtime stories in December.

A tree tells why, out of all four seasons, autumn is the hardest.

Describes the climate and activities of autumn and the ways in which some animals and plants prepare for the colder days ahead.

Text and photographs look at the season of spring.