Autumn in the Forest: A Seasons in the Forest Book

by Christine Copeland, Chris Weeks (Editor)

Autumn in the Forest is one in a series of picture books for pre-K, K and early elementary kids about the natural world, in particular the deciduous forest of the American Northeast. This book depicts the windy changes in Autumn and preparations that plants and animals make in anticipation of winter. The language of our books is lyrical, the images are entrancing and sometimes humorous but always realistic - think field guides for 3 to 8 year-olds. There is a seed collecting activity in back for young readers.
Children will learn the names and habits of forest animals and plants so that they can recognize them in natural settings. These books engage children's innate curiosity and connection to the living world so that they can learn complex principals in simple, age- appropriate language.

32 pages, Paperback

Published September 20, 2022

About the author

Christine Copeland lives in the forest of Massachusetts with her husband Bill, a pediatrician, naturalist and teacher, and their dogs and cat. Her sons have fledged but return seasonally. Christine has a BFA from Cornell University and a Masters in Education from Antioch New England. She combines her love for painting with her love for young children and nature-based education. She is an author/illustrator and also paints in oil. Her work can be seen at christinecopelandbooks.com and bcc-studios.com/paintings.

Reviews

[Allison]

We loved this book! My children admired the beautiful and bright illustrations while learning about nature and the season in the forest. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

[Rina Zampieron]

I just read this book, and I am in love with the watercolor pictures. The rhyming prose is accessible to even the youngest of audiences, and the vivid illustrations will capture the attention of kids and adults alike. So much information about the season is captured with so few words. As an early educator, I feel like this book would be right at home on the shelf in a toddler or 3's class and would be an excellent resource for older pre-K and Kindergarten for introducing a nature-based watercolor study.

((Note, I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review))