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HOO’s learning
Scarecrows, pumpkins and football. Autumn is a great time for teaching young
ones about nature, while admiring the beauty of the changing landscape. The
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries has some great fall reads to explore. While you’re
checking out books, ask about the fall-themed programs available at every branch.
Favorite fall
books to read
By Charmette Perry, Children’s Librarian,
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
There was an old lady that
swallowed some leaves
by Lecille Colandro
That wild old lady is back swallowing
fall-themed items. What can you make
from leaves, clothes, a pumpkin and
rope? Read and find out!
LEAF Man
by Lois Ehlert
A Leaf Man made from fallen leaves flies
through the skies on a breeze, observing
fields of fall vegetables, prairies at harvest
time and other autumn scenes.
Fall leaves fall
by Zoe Hall
A perfect book for fall! Simple text
describing fall activities with leaves including
leaf art and leaf identification.
why do leaves change
colors? by Betsy Maestro
Introduces concepts like photosynthesis
and the different types
of leaves. This book also includes
simple activities to do with leaves,
like leaf rubbings.
References: The Best Children’s Books: Fall Books for kids https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/fall-books.html
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