The popular Solomon Raven series includes four individual titles (Cinnamon & the April Shower, Mason Moves Away, Lewis Cardinal's First Winter, A Home for Pearl Squirrel) featuring seasonal stories with recurring north woods animal friends. The woodland settings offer insight into the changes of the forest landscape, and each story involves a subject that affects children on a day–to–day basis. No matter what the issue, Solomon Raven, the wisest bird in the forest, has the answer.

Lewis Cardinal's First Winter
Lewis Cardinal is confused as his woodland friends get ready for winter Should he stay or go? Solomon explains hibernation and migration, leading Lewis to understand the process of change and friendship.

This title is available in English–only, or bilingual English–Spanish editions.

Author
Amy Crane Johnson has had a love of reading from a very early age. She can often be found reading in bed or watching movies with her husband and grandchildren. Amy Crane Johnson lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Illustrator
After a freak accident involving curiosity and a hot iron, 1–year–old, Robb Mommaerts gained the magical powers of drawing in his right had. He has now fulfilled one of his greatest dreams since he was a small tyke—to illustrate children's books.