In the Middle of Fall
by Kevin Henkes · PreK-Grade 2 · Ages Ages 4-8
This gentle picture book notices all the bright, busy changes that happen in autumn. Leaves, apples, pumpkins, animals, and chilly air help show how fall slowly turns toward winter.
Key vocabulary
Autumn is another name for fall, the season when leaves often change color and the air gets cooler.
The middle is the part between the beginning and the end.
Leaves are the flat, green parts of a plant or tree that use sunlight to help it grow.
Pumpkins are large orange fruits that grow on vines and are often seen in fall.
An orchard is a place where many fruit trees grow, like apple trees.
Squirrels are small, quick animals with bushy tails that often gather nuts.
To rustle means to make a soft, crackly sound, like dry leaves moving in the wind.
Chilly means a little cold, so you might want a sweater.