In spring, frogs croak, in summer, bees buzz, colorful leaves announce the arrival of autumn, and in winter, we follow the tracks of animals in the snow. There is so much to marvel at when a child consciously experiences nature for the first time. My First Big Book of Nature is unusual in every way. It is filled with poetry and packed with information, observations, and notes. It reminds us that the wonders of nature begin right at our doorstep and are just waiting to be discovered. Nicola Davies, author and biologist, has written the knowledgeable yet empathetic texts, while Mark Hearld, a new talent in children's book illustration, has captured the overwhelming beauty of nature in images.