When Autumn Falls [Hardcover]

Kelly Nidey (Author), Susan Swan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

As September fades, a new season begins. Leaves and temperatures tumble. And, as autumn falls, new colors and smells gradually replace the heat and intensity that was summer. Autumn means the beginning of something new and crisp and familiar.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1–Simple language and colorful cut-paper illustrations are perfectly matched to provide an engaging look at an appropriately named season. The poetic text emphasizes all of the things that "fall": "The temperature falls,/bringing cooler weather./Grab your jacket or your sweater." Other spreads describe how "Leaves fall," "Ripe apples fall," and even "Football players fall." Varied seasonal activities reinforce the mood, including children bobbing for apples, selecting pumpkins, and playing in crisply hued leaves. Sure to please young readers, this title rises to the top.–Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA
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"Sure to please young readers, this title rises to the top."

School Library Journal

"Collaged illustrations in the rich, warm colors of autumn add depth and texture to the scenes depicted."

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807504904
• ISBN-13: 978-0807504901
• Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 8 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,799,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars THE BEAUTIFUL FALLING LEAVES......, September 16, 2004

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Autumn Falls (Hardcover)

Autumn with its riot of reds, oranges, and golds lends itself to glorious full color illustrations depicting the changes that take place during that time of year. Susan Swan brings young eyes a bounty of fall shades as she paints leaves falling from the trees, seeds falling from the last of the sunflowers, and apples falling from branches.

True to its title author Nidey mentions falling temperatures when youngsters reach for warmer clothes, and even football players falling into the end zone.

With autumn, of course, comes Halloween and festivals and the fun that accompanies each of these events.

"When Autumn Falls" is an eye catching way for very young readers to become familiar with and learn to appreciate this special time of year.

- Gail Cooke

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When Autumn Falls is simply beautiful., June 23, 2011

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Kathie Knerl "Author of Jack, the Story of a ... (Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When Autumn Falls (Hardcover)

The text of When Autumn Falls is simple but catchy, covering fall classics such as football, raking leaves, and falling temperatures. What really appealed to me though were the illustrations. The colors were as brilliant as the best autumn has to offer. The illustrations have a 3 D quality that really makes them pop out and grab your attention.