{"product_id":"in-the-middle-of-fall-9780062573117","title":"In the Middle of Fall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the world transform when fall comes  In the middle of fall, it takes only one gust of wind to turn the whole world yellow and red and orange. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaldecott Medalist and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e-bestselling author Kevin Henkes's memorable text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the fall season. Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings illuminate pumpkins, apples, falling leaves, busy squirrels, and the transformation from colorful autumn to frosty winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This exquisite picture book will inspire youngsters to get outdoors and observe the world around them.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a starred review, \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e called \u003cem\u003eIn the Middle of Fall\u003c\/em\u003e \"A touching portrait of the fall season from two superb artists.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Middle of Fall, Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSummer Song\u003c\/em\u003e make for a beautiful quartet of seasonal-theme picture books to share at home or in the classroom. Ideal for introducing the season, for story time, and for bedtime reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDronzek, Laura:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLaura Dronzek is a painter whose work has been exhibited nationally. Her picture books include \u003cem\u003eMoonlight\u003c\/em\u003e, by Helen V. Griffith; \u003cem\u003eIt Is Night\u003c\/em\u003e, by Phyllis Rowand; and \u003cem\u003eWhite Is for Blueberry\u003c\/em\u003e, by George Shannon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors--one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e--and Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eSun Flower Lion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eParade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615501357330,"sku":"9780062573117","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c1c31935-d2ac-4987-80e2-25e2102e11f9.jpg?v=1744902569","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/in-the-middle-of-fall-9780062573117","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}