Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"This exquisite picture book will inspire youngsters to get outdoors and observe the world around them."--School Library Journal
New York Times-bestseller and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes's striking text introduces the unique beauty of the fall season. Acclaimed artist Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings illuminate pumpkins, apples, falling leaves, and busy squirrels. "A picture book to fall for."--Horn Book
Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek, the award-winning team creators of the acclaimed picture book When Spring Comes, which School Library Journal praised as a "must-have, joyful seasonal title for the youngest listeners," explore the sounds, sights, smells, and textures of a new season--fall--in this gorgeously illustrated picture book. In the middle of fall, the sky is nearly gray, the leaves have already turned, and all it takes is one gust of wind to turn the world yellow and red and orange.
Kevin Henkes's layered text features striking imagery, repetition, and alliteration to introduce basic concepts of language. Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings illuminate the transformation from colorful autumn to frosty winter. This engaging and vibrant picture book is ideal for story time, classroom sharing, and bedtime reading all year long.
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"This exquisite picture book will inspire youngsters to get outdoors and observe the world around them."--School Library Journal (starred review)
From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of Birds and When Spring Comes, this sturdy board book edition of In the Middle of Fall is perfect for the very youngest readers.
In the middle of fall, it takes only one gust of wind to turn the whole world yellow and red and orange. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes's striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the fall season. Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings illuminate pumpkins, apples, falling leaves, busy squirrels, and the transformation from colorful autumn to frosty winter.
Synopsis
From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of Birds and When Spring Comes, this sturdy board book edition of In the Middle of Fall is perfect for the very youngest readers. This picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.
"This exquisite picture book will inspire youngsters to get outdoors and observe the world around them."--School Library Journal (starred review)
In the middle of fall, it takes only one gust of wind to turn the whole world yellow and red and orange. Caldecott Medalist and award-winning author Kevin Henkes's striking text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the fall season. Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings illuminate pumpkins, apples, falling leaves, busy squirrels, and the transformation from colorful autumn to frosty winter.
Synopsis
Watch the world transform when fall comes In the middle of fall, it takes only one gust of wind to turn the whole world yellow and red and orange.
Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes's memorable text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the fall season. Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings illuminate pumpkins, apples, falling leaves, busy squirrels, and the transformation from colorful autumn to frosty winter.
"This exquisite picture book will inspire youngsters to get outdoors and observe the world around them."--School Library Journal (starred review)
In a starred review, Kirkus called In the Middle of Fall "A touching portrait of the fall season from two superb artists."
In the Middle of Fall, Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes, and Summer Song make for a beautiful quartet of seasonal-theme picture books to share at home or in the classroom. Ideal for introducing the season, for story time, and for bedtime reading.