In the Middle of Fall

This book portrays fall/autumn in a bright and accurate way. The colors red, orange, and yellow in this book always pop and stand out against a blue, grey background. I like this book because is brings you on a journey right to winter. By the end of the book, the red, orange, and yellow leaves are gone, and snow fills the sky. I like this book because it teaches children about the seasons, but I think that it lacks some depth and diversity.

A simple text describing the changes brought by fall is paired with vividly colorful acrylic artwork in this appealing seasonal picture-book for younger children. With no more than a few words per page, author Kevin Henkes highlights how everything from the leaves to the air has changed, while Laura Dronzek's illustrations depict a series of beautiful autumnal scenes...

One of four picture-books created by husband-and-wife team Henkes and Dronzek about the four seasons - other titles include Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes and Summer Song - In the Middle of Fall is a book I appreciated predominately for the visuals. Dronzek's artwork really pops off the page in some scenes - the two-page spread of the squirrels was a favorite - and show more captures the beauty of the season. Although the text wasn't terrible, I think this would have worked just as well, or even better, as a wordless picture-book. Recommended to picture-book readers seeking autumn stories for younger (2-4 perhaps?) audiences. show less

Henkes works his magic in a picture book perfect for preschoolers learning about the seasons, and about how they change. Of course there are loads of books on the topic, but I like the streamlined simplicity of this, how there's no real story except that told by the pictures... so you and your littles can make up a story to go with the (blank verse) poem.

The fall season is celebrated in this latest book from beloved children's author/illustrator Henkes. The colors of autumn abound in all the illustrations, with brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges making this book a delightful beauty to behold. The "story" is slim but does talk about signs of the season (as well as a lead in to winter). These include activities that young children often engage in during the autumn, including playing with piles or leaves and pumpkin picking. This book would be a great addition to a preschool or kindergarten classroom or for use in a storytime as the simplicity makes it good for little ones who are easily distracted and/or not able to grasp deeper or more abstract content.

A rare five-star review from me ! This book works in so many ways. I used this for my Fall-themed storytime. It kept a group of about 15 toddlers and preschoolers engaged until the end. I talked about the colors of the illustrations, and the animals shown throughout the book. The story lends itself to participation with frisky squirrels, shivery cold air and swirling leaves. This will be a stand-by for me from now on.

Another terrific book from Kevin Henkes. I loved the fall colors and enchanting illustrations. My only nit-picky quibble is that fall isn't always followed by snow - it would be nice to have a book about fall that reflects the reality of some warmer climates! This would make a good addition to an autumn-themed storytime or curriculum.

This book is suitable for primary aged students. It has beautiful illustrations, showing off the imagery for the season of fall. It lists the different characteristics of fall, such as the colors, the leaves, the pumpkins, etc. This is a very simple book, but I think the illustrations in it make it engaging for young students. This book brought me a lot of joy and I would love to use this book as a read aloud in my class, when I am teaching them about the change of seasons.