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What Am I? Autumn: A Picture Book of Read-Aloud, Rhyming Autumn Riddles
Fourteen whimsical, lighthearted but engaging rhyming riddles with beautiful illustrations to reveal the answers.Older kids will puzzle their way through the riddles while younger children will delight in the pictures.
Makes a fun interactive classroom read-aloud, an entertaining bedtime guessing game, or a great way to stump Grandpa!
*Recommended for riddlers ages 5-8.
*Perfect way to start the fall, or a back-to-school teacher gift.
*Wonderful addition to your themed seasonal book collection.
Puzzles and riddles are a great way for children to use their deductive reasoning skills and improve their mental speed and short-term memory. And all the while, they'll be having so much fun, they won't even know they're learning!
Look for the full seasonal series with riddles for Halloween, Christmas, winter, and summertime! Collect them all!
Shana Gorian is the author of the bestselling chapter book series, Rosco the Rascal.
Makes a fun interactive classroom read-aloud, an entertaining bedtime guessing game, or a great way to stump Grandpa!
*Recommended for riddlers ages 5-8.
*Perfect way to start the fall, or a back-to-school teacher gift.
*Wonderful addition to your themed seasonal book collection.
Puzzles and riddles are a great way for children to use their deductive reasoning skills and improve their mental speed and short-term memory. And all the while, they'll be having so much fun, they won't even know they're learning!
Look for the full seasonal series with riddles for Halloween, Christmas, winter, and summertime! Collect them all!
Shana Gorian is the author of the bestselling chapter book series, Rosco the Rascal.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2022
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About the author
Shana Gorian
53 books119 followersShana Gorian's latest projects are the Messy Week series, a funny chapter book series for ages 6-9, and the Tales of the Lost & Found, a hauntingly adventurous mystery series for ages 9-12 full of treasure hunts, ghosts, and historical secrets.
She is the author of the Rosco the Rascal series, chapter books for kids 6+ as well as several picture books, including Grandma Says Hush, Little Baby, A Cat Named Whiskers, and the What Am I? rhyming riddle series.
Shana grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has two grown children, and currently lives in Southern California with her husband and their labrador retriever.
To receive updates about new releases and specials, sign up for Shana's newsletter at shanagorian.com.
Shana is an avid lover of the great outdoors, spicy foods, dark chocolate, and spending an afternoon on a comfortable chair with a mug of hot cider and a good book. She is always working on more stories!
She is the author of the Rosco the Rascal series, chapter books for kids 6+ as well as several picture books, including Grandma Says Hush, Little Baby, A Cat Named Whiskers, and the What Am I? rhyming riddle series.
Shana grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has two grown children, and currently lives in Southern California with her husband and their labrador retriever.
To receive updates about new releases and specials, sign up for Shana's newsletter at shanagorian.com.
Shana is an avid lover of the great outdoors, spicy foods, dark chocolate, and spending an afternoon on a comfortable chair with a mug of hot cider and a good book. She is always working on more stories!
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October 14, 2025
A Cozy Fall Guessing Game in Rhyme
Shana Gorian’s What Am I? Autumn is a delightful celebration of fall’s magic, wrapped in rhyme and sprinkled with curiosity. Each page presents a playful riddle that invites children to guess the answer before turning the page—creating an engaging, interactive reading experience that’s perfect for cozy autumn afternoons.
Through clever verses, Gorian captures the sights, smells, and sensations of the season—crunchy leaves, pumpkin patches, crisp breezes, and warm apple treats. The rhythmic text rolls off the tongue, making it a joy for read-aloud time, while the riddles encourage children to think critically and connect clues with familiar fall symbols.
Illustrations add warmth and charm, painting each riddle with soft, autumnal tones that perfectly complement the text’s cozy atmosphere. The blend of humor and discovery keeps young readers guessing and giggling with every turn.
What Am I? Autumn is more than just a riddle book—it’s an invitation to slow down, observe, and appreciate the simple wonders of the season. Ideal for preschool and early elementary classrooms, or as a fun bedtime game for families who love the colors and coziness of fall.
Shana Gorian’s What Am I? Autumn is a delightful celebration of fall’s magic, wrapped in rhyme and sprinkled with curiosity. Each page presents a playful riddle that invites children to guess the answer before turning the page—creating an engaging, interactive reading experience that’s perfect for cozy autumn afternoons.
Through clever verses, Gorian captures the sights, smells, and sensations of the season—crunchy leaves, pumpkin patches, crisp breezes, and warm apple treats. The rhythmic text rolls off the tongue, making it a joy for read-aloud time, while the riddles encourage children to think critically and connect clues with familiar fall symbols.
Illustrations add warmth and charm, painting each riddle with soft, autumnal tones that perfectly complement the text’s cozy atmosphere. The blend of humor and discovery keeps young readers guessing and giggling with every turn.
What Am I? Autumn is more than just a riddle book—it’s an invitation to slow down, observe, and appreciate the simple wonders of the season. Ideal for preschool and early elementary classrooms, or as a fun bedtime game for families who love the colors and coziness of fall.
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March 26, 2024Great book. My girls (2 and 5) enjoy guessing what each answer is together.
October 22, 2024
Creating a book with "autumn riddles" is a good idea - riddles are a great way for young readers to improve their reading comprehension, critical thinking abilities, and problem-solving skills.
Autumns are seasons of abundance and the author had a much better and richer "harvest" of fall symbols to select from. (pumpkins were presented on two out of fourteen spreads and tractors, ponies, jackets, sweaters, and pies are not the best representatives of the fall seasons).
Some riddles in WHAT AM I? are educational and entertaining, while others need better clues - they will be difficult even for readers with excellent metalinguistic awareness.
The illustrations are a good visual map of the publication. Their colour scheme is excellent. They also provide additional details and clues and are inviting and lighthearted.
Autumns are seasons of abundance and the author had a much better and richer "harvest" of fall symbols to select from. (pumpkins were presented on two out of fourteen spreads and tractors, ponies, jackets, sweaters, and pies are not the best representatives of the fall seasons).
Some riddles in WHAT AM I? are educational and entertaining, while others need better clues - they will be difficult even for readers with excellent metalinguistic awareness.
The illustrations are a good visual map of the publication. Their colour scheme is excellent. They also provide additional details and clues and are inviting and lighthearted.
January 3, 2024
Have Fun.
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January 29, 2024
This is such a fun book series. The little kids love it. They know the answers to the riddles and love yelling them out. Super great!
May 7, 2024
This is a fun book for kids, my student liked answering the riddles and enjoyed reading this book. I also like the clear drawings.
May 28, 2024
Good riddles. Readers will enjoy answering the riddles in this book. It's fun and amazing.
August 10, 2024
A fantastic interactive book for young readers! My daughter has a blast with the riddles, and it's a great way to boost her learning without her even realizing it.
October 20, 2024
Very beautiful in its words and illustrations. Great to teach kids about autumn. Thank you for sharing.
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