THOSE ARE THE COLORS OF AUTUMN."
Before winter arrives for its permanent yearly visit, I want to share this amazing (well, awesome) book about autumn with you.
It will be easily understood by children in the early years, and gives them a clear and brilliant look at the season through Mr. Goldstone's camera lens. The text is filled with appealing bits of info, using prominent headings to help organize the content for readers. I like the way he uses photo collage images to show the changes that autumn brings to our world; for instance, moving from summer clothing to heavier fall apparel. Each of those ideas is described more fully as we move forward.
There is much for children to learn here: the difference between deciduous trees and evergreens, the variety in leaves and the trees they come from, the five senses in fall, frost, harvest, hibernation and migration, fall celebrations, and even some activities for fall decorating. Following the text, the author provides directions for the projects presented.
It's organized effectively to help children understand the markers of this bright and beautiful season, and would work well as a read aloud for the classroom. It's a great way to provide background information concerning the season, while also encouraging shared conversation concerning memories, family activities and ways to celebrate the coming of a new season. Because of its wide-ranging content, it also appeals to older readers.
In moving away from his signature math focus, Bruce Goldstone shows that he has the goods on great science nonfiction, as well. Might there be a winter, spring, or summer book in our future...or his? With the beauty shared in this one, let's hope so!
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