Scarecrow
by Cynthia Rylant · Grade K-2 · Ages Ages 4-8
A quiet scarecrow stands in a field through the seasons, watching the world around him. The story gently shows how he is part of nature, from sunny days to visits from birds and other small creatures.
Key vocabulary
A figure made to look like a person that stands in a field to help keep birds away from crops.
A wide open piece of land where plants, grass, or crops can grow.
The time when farmers gather ripe fruits, vegetables, or grains from the fields.
The four parts of the year—spring, summer, fall, and winter—each with different weather.
A soft, crackly sound, like leaves moving in the wind.
Dry yellow stems from plants, often used to stuff things or make animal bedding.
A quiet time when nothing seems to be moving.
A grassy open place where wildflowers and small animals may live.