An inspired journey through the seasons in a wood offers a growing litany of what Forest knows, from “snow / icy branches / frozen waterfall” in winter to “buds … / waking / opening up” in spring. Forest knows “growing, / going forth … / fruit” in summer, and “gathering in, letting go” in fall. Then Forest knows snow again, and change, in everything and everyone. A picture book full of rich, evocative words moves seamlessly between ideas and concrete details of many things that might be found in the wood across the seasons. Astute observers will appreciate the dual meaning applied to “Forest” through the illustrations. The word can not only be taken as the woods personified, it can also be interpreted as the name of the brown dog seen on every page spread, exploring the woods throughout the year. Highly Commended, 2015 Charlotte Zolotow Award (Ages 4–8)