小朋友在本書中可以從一對雙胞胎老鼠兄弟細心的照顧一顆會講話的樹( a talking tree)中，親身體驗到四季的變化。作者 Leo Lionni是一著名的繪本作家，其相關的作品還有如 Swimmy, The color of his own,…等等。每本均是膾炙人口的作品。
Children can experience the change of the season as charming twin mice care for a special talking tree. A book from the author of the Caldecott Honor Book, Swimmy. " An enjoyable book that will help children become aware of the natural world."--School Library Journal.
