Goennel, Heidi

A child envisions such pleasures of growing up as dancing at a prom, driving a car, and traveling to faraway places.

Highlights the moods of the four seasons, depicting such activities as making snowmen and kite flying.

A little girl enumerates the many kinds of dogs she likes, including cocker spaniel, collie, and sheepdog, but confesses she loves her own best.

Examines the world of color by making comparisons between objects in a child's world and objects found in nature.

Counts to thirteen in terms such as one-horse town, six of one, eight ball, and baker's dozen.