In "The Day Mother Nature Decided to Paint Her House," children 4 and older are introduced to the whimsical character, Mother Nature, as she enlist the aid of her dear friend Father Time to help her paint her house. In her attempt to paint her house, an unexpected calamity turns out to be the creation of the season autumn, with the changing colors of the leaves on the trees. Children and their parents will be amused with the adventures they share with Mother Nature. At the same time they will gain an understanding of the four seasons, and discover in the glossary and summary at the end of the book how and why leaves "really" change colors in the fall. They are also informed as to ways to help the trees in our environment and are exposed to web sites for further information and places to visit and experience the beauty of the fall foliage.