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Cover of Fall Harvests Bringing in Food (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Falls Here!)

Fall Harvests Bringing in Food (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Falls Here!)

by Martha E. H. Rustad

Book Details

Publisher:Cloverleaf Books
Published:1986
Pages:642
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0761385088

Reading Info

Age Range:5-8

About This Book

Discusses the foods harvested in the fall and festivals held around the world to celebrate them.

Our Review

This engaging nonfiction picture book offers young readers a fascinating look at how autumn's bounty reaches our tables, exploring everything from apple orchards and pumpkin patches to cornfields and nut harvests. Through vibrant photographs and accessible text, children discover the journey of fall foods from farm to table while learning about harvest celebrations across different cultures. The seasonal exploration naturally introduces early science concepts about plant growth cycles and food production in a way that feels like a friendly autumn walk through different farming communities.

What sets this agricultural education book apart is its global perspective, connecting familiar fall activities like apple picking to harvest festivals worldwide, from Thanksgiving to China's Mid-Autumn Festival. The clear, organized layout with bold headings makes complex concepts manageable for emerging readers, while the realistic photography helps children visualize farming processes they might not otherwise see. This harvest celebration title will particularly resonate with families who visit pumpkin patches or farmers markets, making the reading experience both educational and personally meaningful as children recognize their own autumn traditions within these pages.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction