A Very Big Fall

A Very Big FallA Very Big Fall by Emmy Kastner
Published by Clarion Books on August 2, 2022
ISBN: 035841945X
Pages: 40
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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three-stars

A fall foliage picture book about “finding the joy in change” through the perspective of three deciduous trees’ leaves: Birch (adventurous), Oak (comfortable with status quo), and Maple (covetous). A sweet story, each leaf has its own perspective, voice, and fate, accompanied by simple illustrations that reflect their differences. Our three amigos learn that change can lead down unexpected but delightful paths.

Children are fascinated by changing leaves – collecting them, jumping in them, etc. – and may enjoy this appealing tale. This is a fun fall read-aloud for the younger crowd (PreK-1) that doesn’t worry itself with the ultimate fate of leaves once they’re no longer decorative. Great for “Inevitably of Change Month”, which happens to be October (kidding!). It is a fun, frothy, fall book.

Reviewed by Deanna Contrino, Young School Library, Saco

three-stars