I Love the Seasons: Autumn
I Love The Seasons Series
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I Love the Seasons: Autumn is a delightful exploration of the autumn season, showcasing its beauty through the changing leaves and cooler climate. The book follows a young protagonist, allowing readers to experience the joys and wonders of autumn. This non-fiction picture book features simple text, high frequency and decodable words, and strong art-to-text matching, making it ideal for early readers. It also includes questions to encourage children to relate the information to their own experiences. The book is part of the 'I Love the Seasons' series, designed to help young children aged 4+ discover the seasons, and is perfect for seasonal topics and projects in early education.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What changes do you notice in nature during autumn?
Why do you think leaves change color in the fall?
Can you describe how the air feels different in autumn compared to summer?
What are some activities you would like to do in the autumn season?
How do you think animals prepare for winter during autumn?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to observe the environment around them during autumn and relate it back to the book.
Discuss personal family traditions in autumn and see if they align with events in the story.
Allow your child to express how the illustrations make them feel and which autumn colors they love the most.
Prompt your child to think about how the changes in seasons might affect the animals and plants described in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Nature
Explanation: The story showcases the beauty and changes of the autumn season through vivid illustrations and narrative, encouraging children to observe and value the natural world around them.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to participate in outdoor activities such as leaf collecting or nature walks to experience the beauty of autumn firsthand.
Example Lesson: Understanding Change
Explanation: As the book describes the transition from summer to autumn, it helps children understand the concept of change in a comforting way, using the cycle of seasons.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children adapt to changes in their own lives, such as starting a new school year or moving to a new home, by relating these events to natural, cyclical changes.
Example Lesson: Importance of Preparation
Explanation: The story might include animals preparing for winter, symbolizing the importance of planning and preparation.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to prepare ahead for changes or upcoming events, such as packing their school bag the night before, to ensure they are organized and ready.
Example Lesson: Value of Sharing
Explanation: If the story includes scenes of harvest, it could emphasize how sharing the bounty with others builds community and kindness.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to share their belongings or treats with friends and family, fostering a sense of generosity and cooperation.