Lyric's Favorite Season - Hardcover

Lyons, Kelly Starling

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593323920 ISBN 13: 9780593323922

Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2026

Synopsis

A little girl sings the praises of all four seasons in a playful picture book that celebrates the joys to be found throughout the year.

Lyric loves every single season. Spring makes her so happy! Birds singing, plants sprouting, double-Dutching in the park. But hold on—what’s that peeking around the corner? It’s summer! Beach trips, family cookouts, playing cards, and jamming to hip-hop and merengue. Summer really is the best. Except . . . did someone say fall? Hooray for brilliant colors, leaves swirling, and making sweet potato pie. And then, of course, there’s winter, which brings the magic of snowflakes, the coziness of cocoa and fireplaces, and the joy of holidays.

It’s easy to see why Lyric can’t choose just one favorite season— there’s so much to love about them all!

About this title

About the Author

Kelly Starling Lyons (KellyStarlingLyons.com) is a teaching artist and award-winning author of more than thirty books for young readers. Her picture books include Sing a Song, Hope’s Gift, Tea Cakes for Tosh, and Ellen’s Broom. She is also the author of the popular Jada Jones and Miles Lewis chapter book series and Ty’s Travels easy readers. Her articles and essays have appeared in many publications, including Ebony magazine, the Christian Science Monitor, and books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. She lives in North Carolina and does programs for schools and libraries nationwide.

Cathy Ann Johnson is an award-winning illustrator and storyteller with a BFA from Columbus College of Art & Design. A former designer for Hallmark’s Center of Excellence, she has spent decades creating vibrant art for children’s books, magazines, home decor, and gifts. Her work reflects a passion for designing from a child’s perspective—bringing joy, connection, and meaning to families around the world. From her studios in Decatur, Georgia, and Rome, Italy, Cathy Ann draws inspiration from global cultures to craft imaginative stories that celebrate and foster community.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593323920
• ISBN 13: 9780593323922
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Johnson Cathy Ann
• Number of pages: 32