Autumn Equinox, The (Hardcover)

~ Ellen Jackson (Author) "In most places on Earth, weather changes as the seasons change..." (more)
Key Phrases: harvest festival

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5-This informative and succinct title begins with a definition of the equinox and covers historical perspectives as well as current festivities in America, Europe, China, India, Nigeria, Angola, and Great Britain. An autumn story from the Sauk ("-a North American people originally living in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois") caps the presentation. Crafts, recipes, and games enhance the book's educational potential. Ellis's stimulating folk-art illustrations capture the essences of different cultures while retaining a continuity that helps to highlight similarities among such observances. Though not detailed enough to support an in-depth report, the information provides an excellent introduction to the importance of the autumn equinox. Though this title works best read independently or one-on-one, individual sections could be shared with a large group. The Autumn Equinox should join Jackson's The Winter Solstice (Millbrook, 1994) in any library serving children.
Jody McCoy, The Bush School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761314423
• ISBN-13: 978-0761314424
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,737,621 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book for ALL Children!, December 4, 2001

By	Antoinette O'Neill (Davis, CA) - See all my reviews

Even though we happen to be a Pagan family, any family would enjoy the history of the Autumn Equinox in this book. It's great to read what many ancient cultures did to celebrate the harvest and incorporate some into our modern life.

Wonderful Native American Tale at the end. Buy with the Winter Solstice book. I wish they would come out with the Summer Solstice and Spring Equinox!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Includes at home activities., December 29, 2007

By	Mary Washington (Clemmons, NC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autumn Equinox, The : Celebrating the Harvest (Paperback)

Add more to Thanksgiving by sharing the stories of other cultures and understanding different traditions.

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for our homeschooling family!, October 25, 2005

By	Stevie E Anderson (southern Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autumn Equinox, The : Celebrating the Harvest (Paperback)

We have been reading this book over and over again at bedtime. My children are 5.5 and 2 and both of them love hearing about how different people around the world celebrate one of our favorite times of the year. As a bonus, it gives us all kind of fodder for unit studies! I can't wait till it's time to start reading the Shortest Day!