A counting book revealing the signs of spring - like flying kites and tulips.

There are so many bugs to discover -- from walking sticks to spittlebugs, dragonflies to katydids.

Ava loves being a citizen scientist (an everyday person who contributes to scientific research). With her mom they take part in their winter bird count. That means they count birds they hear and see. Since some birds change color in the winter (like the Goldfinches), Ava can also identify birds by the way they fly. You'll love learning about the 24 different bird species.

A community comes together to clean up an abandoned lot. They build raised beds, fill them with composted dirt, tuck in some seeds and shower them with water. The new flowers help the once hungry bees return. Then kale, collards, kittley and carrot start to grow. We love the way the city is depicted in this book and it reminds us of fun times in our own community garden. If you haven't volunteered in a garden, try it -- just once - you'll have a blast and the produce tastes amazing! The book ends with the importance of honey bees and how to make your lot bee-friendly.

A winter counting book revealing the cultural diversity that makes up a city.

It's 10 days til Christmas! Watch this tight-knit family celebrate with special holiday traditions. They'll decorate a tree, make a wreath, have a snow ball fight, and more. Not yet available at the Boston Public Library.

A counting book revealing the signs of fall -- like piles of leaves and baskets of apples.