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Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When Lila and her family leave Ireland for the United States in 1850, Lila misses many things, but especially Halloween. Each year, she and her siblings look forward to tricking a sly spirit named Jack by carving turnips into jack-o'-lanterns. Now, with no turnips in sight, she'll need to find different ways to bring the spirit of the holiday to her new home. Lila and the Jack-o'-Lantern tells the true story of how Irish immigrants brought Halloween...
122) A fall ball for all
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The autumn wind invites all the creatures of the forest to its Windfall Ball. At the ball, they'll celebrate the end of autumn and the coming of winter with a grand feast"--
123) Fall is for school
Author
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Two seasonally-opposed siblings face the end of summer with both joy and dread. But as Sister shares her enthusiasm for fall, school, and everything they encompass, Brother's own excitement grows in this celebratory picturebook"--
Author
Publisher
Inhabit Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Moar has always loved fall - playing outside with his friends, feeling the weather get colder - but there is one thing about autumn that really worries Moar. The moon. The days become shorter and the moon, with its creepy face and eerie smile, seems to be looking down on him before he can even get home from school! So, one day, Moar is determined to get home before the moon appears in the sky. But there are so many fun things to do on the way home,...
126) Autumn leaves fall
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Follow the transformation of a forest from the green leaves of summer to autumn colors and finally to the bare branches of early winter in this poetic board book for babies and toddlers."--
127) Pumpkinheads
Author
Publisher
First Second Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water. With moving lyricism and arresting illustrations,...
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Even when summer's over, there's still plenty of fun to be had for Kanna and her family! Fall is all about enjoying tasty food like ramen, or pretending to run a massage parlor to help Miss Kobayashi relax. Find out what "returning a favor" means to Kanna in a two-part school festival story!!
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"For anyone who loves all things fall, From Harvest to Home is a stunning celebration of this enchanting season. Brimming with gorgeous photography and tons of creative ideas for autumnal activities, decor, DIYs, and recipes, this beautiful lifestyle book will inspire you to: craft an eye-catching fall wreath, plan an epic tailgate party, go apple picking, then make Cardamom Ginger Apple Butter, host a spooky movie marathon, design an exquisite tablescape...
132) ¡A recoger manzanas!
Author
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
"A sister and brother welcome fall with a classic activity--apple picking! They bound with glee through the apple orchard, and race against other children to pick the most and the best apples. The story of their day is fun and full of light action. It's told in easy-to-follow rhyme, ensuring a successful reading experience"--
"Una hermana y un hermano le dan la bienvenida al otǫo con una actividad cl̀sica: ¡recogiendo manzanas! Pasean alegremente...
Author
Series
Publisher
Berkley Prime Crime
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
"Halloween is fast approaching, and preparations for the Pumpkin Bash, Cape Willington{u2019}s annual autumn festival, are well underway. Candy is running this year{u2019}s haunted hayride, in the hopes of making some extra cash. But when she discovers a real dead body near some fake tombstones, Candy{u2019}s side job becomes a full-blown investigation to find out who turned a holiday attraction into a real horror show. Will Candy{u2019}s keen eye...
134) Thanksgiving Day!
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education | Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A kindergarten-level introduction to Thanksgiving Day, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the horn of plenty and turkeys"--
135) Harvest house
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Deftly leading readers to the literary crossroads of contemporary realism and haunting mystery, Cynthia Leitich Smith revisits the world of her American Indian Youth Literature Award winner Hearts Unbroken. Halloween is near, and Hughie Wolfe is volunteering at a new rural attraction: Harvest House. He's excited to take part in the fun, spooky show--until he learns that an actor playing the vengeful spirit of an "Indian maiden," a ghost inspired...
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Courage helps children grow up! Everything looks different when you're walking to school on a winter morning. Kanna and her friends have all kinds of exciting adventures, from infiltrating Georgie's high school to enjoying the first breeze of spring! An elf girl stirs up trouble in a moving two-part story"-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Little Elliot volume 4
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Elliot the little elephant and his best friend, Mouse, play hide-and-seek during an autumn vacation in the countryside.
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From managing her school's cool-off event to cheering on a test of courage, Kanna is busier than ever. Saikawa plays a big part in the field day event in the name of love! And a special two-part story explores Kanna and Ilulu's relationship. Honesty is always the best policy!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Ivy Kids, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to fall on the homestead! Roll up your sleeves, step into nature,a nd embrace a simpler life with this wholesome, fall-themed activity book. Discover what makes this season so special, learn fun new cooking, planting, and crafting skills, and find out how to make the most of nature's gifts." -- Back cover.
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