A Is for Autumn

by Robert Maass, Robert Maass (Photographer)

Overview

Partake in the wonders of the fall through rich images of nature, family, and friends. Perfect for preschoolers, this alphabet book features the special and often magical moments of the season—complete with apples, leaves, frost and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429959858
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	08/16/2011
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	17 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Robert Maass is the author and photographer of many books for children, including Little Trucks with Big Jobs, When Autumn Comes, When Winter Comes, When Spring Comes, and When Summer Comes, as well as Garden, which was named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. A photojournalist for a variety of publications and a filmmaker, he lives in Brooklyn with his family.

Editorial Reviews

Vivid photography brings the autumn season to life in an alphabet book with thoughtful descriptions of nature, changing weather, and leisure activities. One colorful spread pairs images of frosted grass, leaves, and broken ice in a pond: "F is for Frost, when dew freezes and water turns to ice." In a scene of urban daily life, a family of three walks down a tree-lined block of brownstone buildings, while nods to special fall events include a picture of Halloween trick-or-treaters and a boy anticipating Thanksgiving dinner. Despite a not-so-seasonal "X" entry ("X is for train crossing"), Maass delivers a vibrant tribute to autumn. Ages 3–6. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

Partake in the wonders of fall through poetic language and rich images of nature, family, and friends. Perfect for preschoolers, this alphabet book features the special and often magical moments of the season—complete with apples, leaves, frost and more.” —Baton Rouge Parents Magazine

“Librarians and teachers looking for fall read-aloud choices will want to consider this visually pleasing picture book, which offers plenty of openings for discussion.” —Booklist

“Vivid photography brings the autumn season to life in an alphabet book with thoughtful descriptions of nature, changing weather, and leisure activities....Mass delivers a vibrant tribute to Autumn” —Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

PreS-K—This is a straightforward abcedary with an autumn theme. Gorgeous color photographs are accompanied by a single sentence for each letter. The descriptions for the items are so brief that they don't always provide sufficient context, and many of the choices are related to autumn only by the setting of the photos. "I is for Ice Cream, which is delicious in any season" is something of a stretch, even if the kids are wearing warm garments and standing in front of fall trees. Additional odd choices include "N" for "Neighborhood." A pretty book, but not a necessary one.—Heidi Estrin, Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL

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