Autumn
BOOKS
NOTE: All call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library,
Fort Wayne, Indiana
| CALL # |
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
| J BOARDBK ROOT |
Root, Phyllis |
Oliver Finds His Way
Now in a board book format, this "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year captures a big, defining moment in the world of a small child. Full color. |
| J394.26 |
Gabbert, Lisa |
An Apple Festival: Orchards in Autumn
Your kids will feel proud and excited by the wonderful traditions that are celebrated throughout the United States. From rodeo events to apple festivals, your students will learn about the way communities celebrate their hard work and skills. Lost traditions of America are revived in these beautifully photographed books. |
| J508 |
Fowler, Allan |
How Do You Know It's Fall?
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| J508 |
Hirschi, Ron |
Fall
Introduces the characteristics of autumn in simple text and illustrations. |
| J508 |
Thomson, Ruth |
Autumn
Full-color photos of real, everyday school children from different cultures show fun, easy ways to do a wide variety of projects and activities with readily available materials. |
| J508.2 |
Bryant-Mole, Karen |
Autumn
The captivating photographs of Picture This! help introduce primary learners to a variety of themes and basic topics. Each book features simple text and clear labels describing interesting collections of objects. Includes an easy to use glossary. |
| J508.2 |
Busch, Phyllis S. |
Autumn
When the seasons change, it's much more than just the weather. The cycle of life is going through its annual and unchanging ritual. Now, in this delightful series, young readers will have the chance to explore the wonders of each season through a collection of entertaining and easy-to-follow projects. |
| J508.2 BAXTE |
Baxter, Nicola |
Fall
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| J508.2 BUTTE |
Butterfield, Moira |
Fall
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| J508.2 HERRI |
Herriges, Ann |
Fall
"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of the season of fall. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher. |
| J508.2 MACK |
Mack, Steve |
The Leaves Fall All Around
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| J508.2 RUSTA |
Rustad, Martha |
People in Fall
In fall, people play and get ready for winter. See how they celebrate this fun season. |
| J508.2 SMITH |
Smith, Siân |
Fall
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| J508.73 |
Simon, Seymour |
Autumn Across America
Seymour Simon chronicles autumn's transformations in a gorgeously photographed visual journey across the U.S., introducing young readers to the scientific principles behind some of nature's most beautiful moments. Throughout the book he conveys a gentle ecological message highlighting the need for conservation. Full-color photos. |
| J574.5 |
Venino, Suzanne |
What Happens in the Autumn
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| J575.57 RENE |
René, Ellen |
Investigating Why Leaves Change Their Color
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| J578 |
Bernhard, Durga |
Earth, Sky, Wet, Dry: A Book of Opposites
Both a book of opposites and a compact nature study, this volume introduces children to the many plants and animals that live in, on, and around a single pear tree. |
| J578.43 RUSTA |
Rustad, Martha |
Animals in Fall
In fall, animals are busy getting ready for winter. See how hard they work to make sure they have enough food and shelter for the cold winter ahead. |
| J581.48 |
Robbins, Ken |
Autumn Leaves
Ken Robbins departs from his signature hand-tinted photography to present preschoolers with a sharp, close-up look at thirteen types of trees ablaze with color. |
| J581.48 |
Ward, Kristin |
Leaves
The colorful world of leaves comes to life in this introducctory book. |
| J591.5 |
Saunders-Smith, Gail |
Animals in the Fall
Text and photographs present the behavior changes of animals as winter approaches, such as growing thicker fur, migrating, and hibernating. |
| J635.62 |
King Elizabeth |
The Pumpkin Patch
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| J641.6 |
Elffers, Joost |
Play with Your Pumpkins
offers readers a lively history of the pumpkin -- as well as twenty-two recipes for all occasions and from all over the world. |
| J745.5941 |
Chapman, Gillian |
Autumn
Provides directions for creating crafts, including kites, masks, and puppets, for the autumn season and comments on its events and festivals. |
| J745.5941 |
Ross, Kathy |
Crafts to Make in the Fall
29 easy-to-make projects, all based on the symbols of autumn. |
| J793.73 |
Schnur, Steven |
Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic
One brief acrostic poem for each letter of the alphabet from acorn to zero follows the fall season from end of summer to chilly conclusion. |
| J808.81 |
Hull, Robert |
Poems for Autumn
An anthology of poems reflecting autumn by such authors as Thomas Hardy, Theodore Roethke, and Maurice Sendak. |
| J811 |
Florian, Douglas |
Autumnblings
This collection of poems and paintings welcomes fall with all the crisp energy of a joyful tumbling run. |
| J811 |
Kessler, Leonard |
All for Fall
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| J811 |
Riley, James Whitcomb |
When the Frost Is on the Punkin
1991 Riley's beloved poem, a classic pan to autumn sounds and colors, is a beloved read-aloud that any child will enjoy and remember. It is illuminated in Lang's brilliant autumn colors. |
| J811 |
Weygant, Noemi |
It's Autumn!
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| J811 |
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Leaf by Leaf: Autumn Poems
This collection of poetry chronicles the splendor of our most brilliant season -- leaf by leaf -- from the golden days of September to the glittering first frosts of early winter. |
| JE |
Agell, Charlotte |
Wind Spins Me Around in Fall
Sized just right for small hands, these lyrical little books are a joyful celebration of all four seasons. |
| JE |
Arnosky, Jim |
Every Autumn Comes the Bear
Each autumn, just before the onset of winter, a bear shows up in the rugged woodland behind a family farm. |
| JE |
Bang, Molly |
One Fall Day
At bedtime, a sleepy child listens as her mother describes the events of the day, which are illustrated in three-dimensional pictures featuring the child's favorite toys. |
| JE |
Beard, Darleen Bailey |
The Pumpkin Man from Piney Creek
After seeing a jack-o-lantern for the first time, Hattie tries to convince her father to spare one of the pumpkins he is selling. |
| JE BERGE |
Berger, Carin |
The Little Yellow Leaf
As the autumn days get shorter and the nights grow colder, a little yellow leaf does not want to let go of its tree. Even as the first frost arrives, the little yellow leaf is determined to hang on. Berger's stunning cut-paper collage art tells a perennial and powerful story of courage, friendship, and the rewards of embracing change. Full color. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc. |
| JE |
Bridwell, Norman |
Clifford's First Autumn
Summer is over, and Clifford the small red puppy, is curious about the changes that are happening all around him. |
| JE |
Caple, Kathy |
The Friendship Tree
Two sheep enjoy each other's company, and a tree. |
| JE EHLER |
Ehlert, Lois |
Leaf Man
Fall has come, the wind is gusting, and Leaf Man is on the move. Is he drifting east, over the marsh and ducks and geese? Or is he heading west, above the orchards, prairie meadows, and spotted cows? |
| JE |
Ehlert, Lois |
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
Uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this introduction to the life of a tree. |
| JE |
Fowler, Susi Gregg |
When Summer Ends
A young child is sorry to see summer end until she remembers all the good things the other seasons bring. |
| JE |
George, Lindsay Barrett |
In the Woods: Who's Been Here?
Two children walking in the woods miss all the wildlife that's lurking in their path. |
| JE |
Glaser, Linda |
It's Fall!
Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture cover the animal life, plant life, weather, a night scene, clothing small children would wear, as well as the general feelings and sensibilities associated with the fall season. |
| JE |
Hall, Zoe |
Fall Leaves Fall!
What's the best part of fall? Fall leaves! Red leaves, yellow leaves, leaves for crunching, leaves for jumping. |
| JE HAWK |
Hawk, Fran |
Count Down to Fall
Count backwards from ten to one during one of the most colorful times of the year. Learn about the bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall. Watch the animals frolicking in the crisp, autumn air as they get ready for the approaching cold winter. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities. |
| JE |
Hunter, Anne |
Possum's Harvest Moon
When Possum wakes up one evening and sees the full harvest moon, he decides to throw one last party before the long winter. But everyone is too busy preparing for winter and it looks as if nobody will come to Possum's party. |
| JE IWAMU |
Iwamura, Kazuo |
Hooray for Fall!
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| JE IWAMU |
Iwamura, Kazuo |
Hooray for Fall!
The three irrepressible young squirrels of HOORAY FOR SNOW and HOORAY FOR SPRING are back in the third book in the HOORAY series, written and illustrated by renowned Japanese artist Kazuo Iwamura. |
| JE |
Kelley, Marty |
Fall Is Not Easy
This book is the rhyming story of a tree's humorous struggles to change its colours for fall. |
| JE |
Knutson, Kimberley |
Ska-tat!
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| JE |
Lenski, Lois |
Now It's Fall
School bells and apples and big ripe pumpkins-all the pleasures of fall come alive in this newly reissued classic by award winner Lois Lenski. |
| JE |
Lillie, Patricia |
When This Box Is Full
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| JE |
Maass, Robert |
When Autumn Comes
Depicts in words and photographs the coming of autumn. |
| JE |
Minor, Wendell |
Pumpkin Heads!
One of the best-loved activities of the year is picking out your favorite pumpkin and carving a smiling, frowning, or scary face -- a pumpkin head! |
| JE RACZK |
Raczka, Bob |
Who Loves the Fall?
It's hard when summer ends, but the hearty season that follows overflows with holidays, sports, and fun. In this companion to Spring Things, the author and illustrator pay tribute to fall. |
| JE RAWLI |
Rawlinson, Julia |
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
It's autumn, and Fletcher's favorite tree is slowly changing colors and losing its leaves. |
| JE RIFKE |
Rifken, Blume |
Scarecrow Finds a Friend
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| JE |
Rockwell, Anne |
Apples and Pumpkins
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| JE |
Rylant, Cynthia |
In November
In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. |
| JE |
Tresselt, Alvin |
Autumn Harvest
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| JE |
White, Linda |
Too Many Pumpkins
With countless unwelcome pumpkins to deal with, Rebecca Estelle turns disaster into a celebration. |
| JER EMERS |
Emerson, Carl |
The Autumn Leaf
Activity/Glossary/Book List/Safe Web sites at www.FactHound.com Quizzes at www.picturewindowbooks.comBenchmark for Science Literacy: The Living Environment: The Flow of Matter and Energy; National Science Education Standards: Life Science Content Standard C: Characteristics of Organisms |
| JER |
Gaines, Isabel |
Pooh's Fall Harvest
Designed for young readers just starting out on their own, this heartwarming book features Pooh and all his friends. It's harvest season and Rabbit asks all his friends to help him in the garden. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
| JER |
Godwin, Laura |
The Best Fall of All
Are you ready to play with Happy and Honey? They're ready to play with you! Fall is here and it's time to join Happy and Honey. |
| JER HILLE |
Hillert, Margaret |
It's Fall, Dear Dragon
"A boy meets his pet dragon after school to rake and jump in leaves, carve a pumpkin, and enjoy a pretty fall day"--Provided by publisher. |
| JER MAYER |
Mayer, Mercer |
The Fall Festival
Join Little Critter and his family on their exciting road trip to the Fall Festival. From apple picking to hayrides, discover how fun the harvest season can be. |
| JER |
Packard, Mary |
Fall Leaves
With sweet, simple text and appealing illustrations, readers are shown many fun-filled activities they can enjoy with fall leaves. |
| JER |
Rylant, Cynthia |
Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon
In the autumn Henry and his big dog Mudge watch the leaves turn, meet with some Halloween spooks, and share Thanksgiving dinner. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
| JER |
Rylant, Cynthia |
Poppleton in Fall
Using simple language and humorous, everyday experiences, Poppleton's fun Fall adventures can be enjoyed by a beginning reader or read aloud to a younger child. |
NON-PRINT MATERIALS: AUDIOBOOKS, DVDS, AND MUSIC CDS
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