Because November is here, and the weather is turning a bit (although not fast enough for me), I pulled fall-themed books for a seasonal display. When I placed these particular books on the cart, I remembered how much I enjoyed them, and then realized that they were all connected.
The main character in this picture book (a fox) has noticed that the leaves on his favorite tree are turning brown, and he is very concerned. He turns to his mother, and she tells him that the seasons are changing. Fletcher is determined to take care of this tree.
Little Tree likes fall and doesn't want things to change. As you read this book, you see that it is about the fear of growing up and how we don't want things to change. (Little Tree is holding on to life as it is!) Just as Little Tree needs others to motivate him to move on, so do we!
Like Little Tree, a yellow leaf holds on, afraid to let go. Afraid and unsure, he waits. But then another leaf joins in -- and the yellow leaf has a friend. Friends help us be brave, don't they? Read the book to see how it turns out! (I love the shape and orientation of the book: tall, just like a tree.)
All three of this books have lovely artwork -- and all three will be on display in my library this fall.
But these lovely books are more than just about the seasons. They are about taking a chance and setting out on our own.
Go check out some fall books from your library and see what connections you make!