Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors
By Joyce Sidman
The Story
A year moves through spring, summer, autumn, and winter as each season is felt through its colors — red singing from treetops, blue dancing on summer lakes, green waiting quietly in winter trees.
Why It's Special
For the kid who notices that autumn smells different than spring, this book turns that noticing into a whole way of seeing the year.
- Big idea: Color isn't just something you see — it's something you can hear, smell, taste, and feel all around you.
- Vibes: Quiet, dreamy, and observant, with a gentle wonder that unfolds page by page.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy noticing small details outdoors
- love poetic, sensory language
- are working on naming feelings and sensations
- respond well to slow, thoughtful picture books
Ask Your Little Reader
- Sensory imagination: What color do you think sings like red does in spring?
- Real-life connection: What's your favorite color to see outside in the summer?
- Story & noticing: How does green change from spring to winter in this book?
- Imagination: If you could taste a color, what would your favorite color taste like?
- Seasons & change: Which season's colors do you like best, and why?
