Autumn (Fall) Theme Books For Students

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Fall Is Here! I Love It!
By Elaine Good / Good Books

"From the Publisher:" Elaine W. Good's lyrical prose and Susie Shenk Wenger's captivating watercolors come together to portray the life of a rural child in this delightful seasonal series. "The garden needs to be put to sleep," Mommy tells her little boy in Fall Is Here! I Love It! Through the eyes of a child who lives in the country, children encounter autumn in all its splendor. "When Mommy and I take a hike to pick the last tea in the meadow, our sweaters are too warm, so we take them off. Along the fence pokeberries are growing. We squash some, watching their dark purple juice stain our fingers." For ages 3-6. 9 1/4 x 10 1/2. 32 pages, paperback.

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Hello, Harvest Moon
By Ralph Fletcher / Houghton-mifflin

While tired farmers and their families are in bed, the harvest moon silently climbs into the sky and starts working its magic. For some, it is the nightly signal to rise and shine. It is time to hunt, to work, or to play in the shadows. For a little girl and her cat, it is an invitation to enjoy the wonders of the night and a last flood of light before the short days of winter set in. With an evocative text and radiant illustrations, this companion to Twilight Comes Twice offers a glimpse of nature's nightlife long after bedtime. Grades P-3, Ages 4-8. Hardcover, 32 pages.

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Red Are the Apples
By Marc Harshman / Harcourt Brace

What can you find in an autumn garden? A harvest of bright colors, and lots to explore. COme share a day of big orange pumpkins, shiny purple eggplants, juicy red apples, an bright blue skies - a day of fall fun and abundance.

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Clifford: 1st Autumn
By Scholastic Trade

A story about Clifford before he became a Big Red Dog, and was still a Small Red Puppy. Here Clifford experiences the seasonal changes as summer turns into fall. Color illustrations accompany the text.

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51267: Why Do Leaves Change Color? A Let&quot;s-Read-and-Find-Out Book, Stage 2

Why Do Leaves Change Color? A Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Book, Stage 2
By Betsy Maestro / HarperTrophy

Most children have jumped into piles of leaves or helped their parents rake the yard, and everyone has wondered: Why do leaves change color? This book explains the magical process of how leaves change their color in autumn. You'll also find activities that a child can do with leaves, and even a list of places known for brilliant fall colors that readers can visit with their families. Recommended for ages 5 to 9.

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I Wonder Why Trees Have Leaves
By Andrew Charman / Kingfisher

Inquisitive minds will love the format and look of the I Wonder Why series! Did you ever wonder why leaves fall in autumn, or nettles sting? Learn the answers to these and other unusual facts about plants from around the world with this oversized, fully illustrated book, perfect for kid's attention spans. 32 pages, softcover.

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Leaf Jumpers
By Carole Gerber / Charlesbridge Publishing

Graceful, poetic text celebrates the beauty of autumn leaves, while the simple text at the end explains why leaves change color. Readers learn how to identify all sorts of leaves from red maple to sycamore by their color, shape, and other characteristics. A great choice for science units and autumn displays.

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069221: It Happens in the Month of September

It Happens in the Month of September
By Ellen Jackson / Charlesbridge Publishing

The first chill of autumn touches the air, animals store up food for the winter, and people celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Did you know that the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth, England on September 16, 1620? Or that Johnny Appleseed was born on September 26, 1774? Readers who were born in September will delight in discovering which birthstone, flower and zodiac constellatin are their special symbols.

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06923X: It Happens in the Month of October

It Happens in the Month of October
By Ellen Jackson / Charlesbridge Publishing

Crops are ready to harvest, geese fly south for the winter, and people celebrate Columbus Day and Halloween. Did you know that Mount Rushmore National Memorial was completed on October 31, 1941? Or that Mohandas Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869? Readers who were born in October will delight in discovering which birthstone, flower, and zodiac constellation are their special symbols.

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069272: It Happens in the Month of November

It Happens in the Month of November
By Ellen Jackson / Charlesbridge Publishing

Leaves fall from the trees, some animals get ready to hibernate, and people celebrate Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Did you know that President Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863? Or that Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1867? Readers who were born in November will delight in discovering which birthstone, flower, and zodiac constellaiton are their special symbols.

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727888: Fall Foliage: The Mystery, Science, and Folklore of Autumn Leaves

Fall Foliage: The Mystery, Science, and Folklore of Autumn Leaves
By Charles W.G. Smith / Falcon

Photographs of vibrant reds, oranges, yellows and greens grace every page as we read of the folklore, science and majesty of fall foliage. From Ash to Viburnums, over 35 different varieties of trees, shrubs, and vines are explored, including what region they're from, shades of fall color and where specifically to find them. The concluding chapter explores the best places to see the displays of fall color, trails & roads to take, towns to visit and a list of resources. 130 pages, softcover.

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730059: Autumn: A Spiritual Biography of the Season

Autumn: A Spiritual Biography of the Season
By Edited by Gary Schmidt & Susan M. Felch / Skylight Paths Publishing

Gary Schmidt, professor of literature at Calvin College, has culled a collection of thoughts and reflections to aid in clarifying the spiritual themes of the season. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore centuries of fine literature focused on fall.

From Autumn: A Spiritual Biography of the Season
I have been walking in the woods, and have lain down on the ground to rest. It is the middle of October, and around me, all through the woods, the leaves are quietly sifting down. The newly fallen leaves make a dry, comfortable bed, and I lie easy, coming to rest within myself as I seem to do nowadays only when I am in the woods . We must recover the sense of the majesty of creation, and the ability to be worshipful in its presence. - Wendell Berry

Autumn, with all its traditional images of colorful trees, frost-covered pumpkins, and piles of wood stored up against the cold of winter, can be a season filled with anticipation. The harvest, the imminent onset of cold and snow, the resumption of old routines, and the beginning of the school year all require preparation and planning. If summer has been something of a pause, autumn helps us to see the passage of time more clearly.

Autumn is a season of fruition and reaping, of thanksgiving and celebration of abundance and goodness of the earth. But it is also a season that starkly and realistically encourages us to see our own limitations.

Warm and stirring pieces by E. B. White, Anne Lamott, P. D. James, Julian of Norwich, May Sarton, Kimiko Hahn, and many others in this beautiful book rejoice in autumn as a time of preparation and reflection, when the results of hard labor are ripe for harvest.

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