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F all is here and what better time to cozy up with something warm and take in these fall reads! YOUTH: 1. Now I See Fall by Mac Barnett Explore fall through a childlike lens in this gentle board book with cozy illustrations. See fall as a fun season, with candy apples, the trees turning color, and perfect seasonal hats. 2. Fall Is for Beginnings by Rajani LaRocca This is a heartwarming story about embrac- ing change and new beginnings. Ravi is excit- ed for fall and being back at school because it means he will be back with his best friend Joe. But when a new girl joins the school, and their duo friendship becomes a trio, Ravi must learn that fall is the perfect time for newness and building new friendships. 3. Barn in Fall: Festival Fun on the Farm by Chambrae Griffith Get ready for fun on the farm this fall season as the barn prepares for a festival. There will be hayrides, apple picking, and we can’t for- get about the farm animals. This book is filled with charming illustrations and rhyming text! 4. A Fall Treasury of Crafts, Recipes, and Wisdom by Angela Ferraro-Fanning This is a great companion guide for the fall season, with everything from recipes, nature crafts, and more, there is much for you and your child to do to get into the spirit of fall.
5. A Fall Day for Bear by Bonny Becker Bear and Mouse are preparing for a fall picnic. But when Mouse does not show up, Bear finds him sad about the changing season and things going away. Will Bear be able to cheer up his usually peppy friend? This book features warm illustrations and sweet storytelling. 6. Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival by Saadia Faruqi Marya is a 3rd grader who loves fall and go- ing to her town’s pumpkin patch to find the best pumpkin. When her frenemy wins the best pumpkin prize, Marya must know find a way to win a prize of her own. When her school’s fall festival is hosting a competition for the most tickets sold, Marya now has her eyes on the prize. Perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and new independent readers.
season. Little ones will enjoy pouring over the beautiful illustrations.
TWEEN & TEEN: 1. The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien A fun (slightly scary) tween read: Every year in Fall Hollow, 6th graders participate in the Bellwoods game to keep their town safe from the alleged ghost of Abigail Snooks, who disappeared in the woods years ago. Bailee is on the rocks with her grade and thinks if she participates this year and wins, she can gain back their friendship. But will Bailee learn that it’s better to keep some legends left alone? 2. The Pumpkin War by Kathleen Young Every year on Madeline Island, a pumpkin race is held. It is Billie’s favorite race, and her many prize ribbons prove it. This year, she is determined to get revenge on her ex-best friend Sam, whose pumpkin crashed into hers last year just as Bailee was about to cross the finish line. But as the pumpkin race draws near and a new family member comes to town, things are not only shaken up in her family but with her friendship with Sam. 3. Falling like Leaves by Misty Wilson Ellis’s plans to spend her fall in the city pre- paring her college applications get derailed when she now must move to a small town in Connecticut with her mom in light of her parent’s divorce. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls .
7. Bee and Flea and the Fall Fiasco by Anna Humphrey
Another great early chapter book featuring the bug duo of Bee and Flea as they learn about seasonal changes and life cycles. When Bee notices that animals, even Flea, are acting differently with the changing seasons, Bee must investigate. But in the end, Bee learns nothing is amiss; this is just part of the ani- mals’ natural changes to prepare for winter. 8. Fall Parade by Camelia Kay Join Daddy and Baby Fox as they celebrate the arrival of fall in this sweet ode to the
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