a book that helps young readers make sense of the concept of time and just how much happens in a year. the tanaka family are moving out of their apartment building and into a house. follow them on their journey to see how their life changes over the course of a year. see the family engage with their new environment and keep ties with their old community, as they enjoy a year full of adventures. this isn't your typical book of seasons. instead, award-winning japanese paper-cut artist chihiro takeuchi takes us on a visual journey through the seasons that showcases diverse cultural celebrations, with a special emphasis on those holidays unique to japan. she also leans in on the life of one particular family to give readers a sense of the growth they can expect to see happen in twelve months. this is a story that works on multiple levels: as a narrative, an introduction to seasons and holidays, and a conversation about how much can happen in a year.