When Autumn Comes (My Favorite Season)

In When Autumn Comes, a little girl goes outside to explore the beauty of the season. First, she tries to catch the colorful, swirling fall leaves and collects a pine cone, an acorn, and a spiky chestnut. Next, she says goodnight to a groundhog who is going to hibernate and waves goodbye to the birds migrating south for the winter. The little girl helps her mother pick the best pumpkins in the patch and helps her dad rake leaves. Together, all three pick apples. Once inside, the family eats a delicious soup and an apple pie, then plays games while the wind picks up outside.

This small but beautiful book is a gentle, lovely introduction to the season of autumn and its special aspects. The illustrations are simple and reflect the colors of the season. As a bonus, this book ends with two pages of objects for little readers to find in the story. This book could provide either a wonderful opening or a perfect closing to a day spent exploring the delights of fall.