"Gather tables. Gather chairs.
Gather plates to pass and share.
Gather stories to be told.
Gather young and gather old."
The temperature dipped below 0 overnight here, and the leaves are quickly falling this morning. For Canadians, who will come together to celebrate Thanksgiving a week from today, it seems fitting. The stunning colors of fall, the harvest, and the slow march toward winter have many feeling grateful for earth's bounty. It is time to gather.
Autumnal warmth in forest images, created in rust, gold and blue gouache with ink highlights, show creatures fully engaged in gathering food for coming days. White backgrounds invite young readers to pay full attention to what is happening in these natural surroundings; there is a lot going on here. Along with necessary needs, the author's rhyming text encourages safety and rest as the days pass.
Moving on to a human family that gathers to spend time together sharing cuddles, hugs, good food and stories, Ms. Finkelday creates moving, detailed images filled with the warmth and delight that comes with being together. Two of my favorites spreads are the campfire that brings light to the dark night, and the cuddles shared between grandmother and grandchildren as they settle into bed together for a story.
So lovely!
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