Book Thoughts: Penny Series (Henkes)
Type: longer picture booksAges: 4-9Author: Kevin Henkes These were early favorites of my daughter! The four books include: Penny and Her DollPenny and Her SongPenny and Her MarblePenny and Her Sled
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Book Thoughts: The Adventures of Sophie Mouse 05 – The Maple Festival (Green)
Type: short chapter bookAges: 5-8Author: Poppy GreenIllustrator: Jennifer A. Bell If you know Sophie Mouse at all, you won’t be surprised at the fun inside this one! šššš
Book Thoughts: The Scarecrow (Ferry)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Beth FerryIllustrators: The Fan Brothers (Eric & Terry) Who knew scarecrows could be so cozy and wonderful? š This is less a book about āautumnā than it is about all the seasons, but it felt fittingā¦
Book Thoughts: Let It Fall (Cocca-Leffler)
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author & Illustrator: Maryann Cocca-Leffler This really is an enjoyable read that only takes a couple minutes. Charming illustrations really get you in the mood for cooler weather and seasonal fun!
Book Thoughts: Autumn: Leaves Fall From the Trees (Bell)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Lisa BellIllustrator: Emily Brooks *Wouldnāt it be neat if more picture books came with activity ideas, lesson plans and music? At the beginning of this book, you can find a website where you can stream theā¦
Book Thoughts: Leaf Man (Ehlert)
Type: oversized picture bookAges: 2-6Author & Illustrator: Lois Ehlert Such a creative book! We enjoyed this one. The back also tells the authorās story of leaf collecting and how they turned into artwork for this book. š
Book Thoughts: Curious George – Harvest Hoedown (Rey)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-7Author: H.A. Rey Usually, I tolerate George because the kids find him funny, but this book was definitely one of the better ones. He learns all sorts of new words and is very creative in solving theā¦
Book Thoughts: Curious George – Apple Harvest (Rey)
Type: picture bookAges: 4-7Author: H.A. ReyIllustrator: Lynne Polvino Well, George always stresses me out a little–haha–but it always works out in the end. Here’s another addition to good “Fall” picture books!
Book Thoughts: The Little Yellow Leaf (Berger)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author & Illustrator: Carin Berger This wasnāt a winner in our house. š„“ The illustrations were its only redeeming factorā¦BUT thereās nothing inherently wrong with it. I know Iāve seen it on various book lists, so itāsā¦
Book Thoughts: Too Many Pumpkins (White)
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Linda WhiteIllustrator: Megan Lloyd You’ve probably seen this one before! It seems to show up a lot on book lists for fall. š *We typically avoid all things Halloween in our home. This book does depictā¦