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Just Around the Corner: Poems About the Seasons
Lively poems and bold, cut-paper illustrations bring to life each of the four seasons and their distinctive features--including polar bears and New Year's bells in the winter.
- GenresPoetry
32 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 1993
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Leland B. Jacobs
70 books10 followers1907-
Leland Blair Jacobs was an American professor emeritus of education who was known particularly for his work in the teaching of literature. He taught elementary, junior high and high school in rural Michigan, and was an elementary school principal. He also taught at OSU in Columbus, Ohio and trained numerous future teachers of literature in Leonia, New Jersey before he was hired by Teachers College, Columbia University in 1952, from which he retired with the rank of Professor Emeritus. During 22 years on the faculty, Dr. Jacobs developed literature as a major part of early education. He encouraged pupils to read literature for their own development.
Leland Blair Jacobs was an American professor emeritus of education who was known particularly for his work in the teaching of literature. He taught elementary, junior high and high school in rural Michigan, and was an elementary school principal. He also taught at OSU in Columbus, Ohio and trained numerous future teachers of literature in Leonia, New Jersey before he was hired by Teachers College, Columbia University in 1952, from which he retired with the rank of Professor Emeritus. During 22 years on the faculty, Dr. Jacobs developed literature as a major part of early education. He encouraged pupils to read literature for their own development.
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August 18, 2025I got this in elementary school from the Scholastic book order forms we received every so often. It was one of many I chose.
I always loved this book. The poems are enjoyable, even now that I am an adult. I've also always admired the adorable illustrations. This book of poems just feels so cozy to me.
I always loved this book. The poems are enjoyable, even now that I am an adult. I've also always admired the adorable illustrations. This book of poems just feels so cozy to me.
December 31, 2025
Monochromatic color design… mama Mia….
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November 17, 2016Awards: none
Appropriate Grade Level: Pre-K to Grade 2
Summary: Just Around the Corner: Poems About the Seasons is a collection of 25 simple but engaging poems which celebrate holidays and the changing of the seasons. The poems are short, rhythmic in nature, and accompanied by colorful illustrations.
Review: The lyrics in Just Around the Corner are perfectly written in order to engage primary school audiences, and the book is filled with lighthearted poems that are seasonal in nature. The pictures are simple and appealing for younger children.
Classroom uses: This book can be used to teach primary school children about changes that occur as the seasons come and go (such as birds flying south). It can also be used to foster phonological awareness because it is heavily rhyme-based.
Appropriate Grade Level: Pre-K to Grade 2
Summary: Just Around the Corner: Poems About the Seasons is a collection of 25 simple but engaging poems which celebrate holidays and the changing of the seasons. The poems are short, rhythmic in nature, and accompanied by colorful illustrations.
Review: The lyrics in Just Around the Corner are perfectly written in order to engage primary school audiences, and the book is filled with lighthearted poems that are seasonal in nature. The pictures are simple and appealing for younger children.
Classroom uses: This book can be used to teach primary school children about changes that occur as the seasons come and go (such as birds flying south). It can also be used to foster phonological awareness because it is heavily rhyme-based.
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November 9, 2012Grade: 2-3 (and up)
Topic: Seasons
Another great poetry book to inspire kids as well as to talk about the seasons! Each season has a few pages dedicated to it and each poem talks about a different characteristic of that season. Great for talking about separate seasons and what happens/what can be seen during each.
Topic: Seasons
Another great poetry book to inspire kids as well as to talk about the seasons! Each season has a few pages dedicated to it and each poem talks about a different characteristic of that season. Great for talking about separate seasons and what happens/what can be seen during each.
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