A celebration of nature through the eyes of a boy whose dreams fill with the glorious yellow leaves of autumn. As this young poet—artist and his little sister engage in activities throughout the changing year, readers will explore the seasons with this lyrical and visual story about childhood in an urban neighborhood.
James Gladstone is an award-winning author of picture books for children, including Turtle Pond, My Winter City, and When Planet Earth Was New. James lives in Toronto, Ontario.
François Thisdale is an award-winning illustrator whose many titles include The Girl Who Loved Giraffes and Anna Maria & Maestro Vivaldi. He lives near Montreal, Quebec.
"As the author moves from one season to the next, beginning with the yellow leaves of autumn, he reminds readers of the changes that happen consistently year after year. The children, shown in realistic illustrations filled with details, are observant of their surroundings. The changes may be big or small; all are worthy of notice. These kids feel the same as most of us are feeling right now with the promise of spring. Bring it on!"
— Sal's Fiction Addiction
"A celebration of nature through the eyes of a boy whose dreams fill with the glorious yellow leave of autumn. As this young boy and his little sister engage in activities throughout the changing year, readers explore the seasons with this story about childhood in an urban neighbourhood."
—Canadian Children's Book Centre
Shortlisted for the 2024 David Booth Children's and Youth Poetry Award
On the 2024 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
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