<p><em>First comes spring with birds building nests...<br>Summer with its abundance of roses... <br>Fall with crisp falling leaves...<br>and winter with bright brushes of snow. </em></p><p>As the seasons change, there is new beauty waiting to be discovered. Charlotte Zolotow's classic poems paired with Tiphanie Beeke's lovely illustrations make for a perfect poetry collection for every child.</p><p>Charlotte Zolotow-author, editor, publisher, and educator-had one of the most distinguished careers in the field of children's literature. Born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1915,<em>Changes: A Child's First Collection of Poetry</em> is published on the occasion of Charlotte Zolotow's 100th birthday.</p>