Examines the characteristics of different types of leaves and explains how and why they change colors in the autumn.

Two friends learn why leaves change colors and fall off the trees in autumn and enjoy raking them into a huge pile for jumping.

As the autumn season sets in, Fletcher is very worried his beautiful tree has begun to loose all of its leaves. Whatever Fletcher attempts to do to save them, it's simply no use. When the final leaf falls, Fletcher feels hopeless... until he returns the next day to a glorious sight. A tender, uplifting tale about acceptance and hope for the future.'Captivating' Publishers Weekly'Preschoolers will love being in on the joke, even as they marvel at the bright petals that herald the astonishing beauty of spring' ALA Booklist

What's the best part of fall? Fall leaves! Red leaves, yellow leaves, leaves for crunching, leaves for jumping.

Look at all the brightly colored trees! Fall weather causes leaves to change colors. Follow a leaf as it grows, changes color, and falls To The ground. Let's grab a rake!

Yellow and red, orange and brown—fall is full of color! This nonfiction picture book, written and illustrated by Mia Posada, beautifully explains why leaves change color in fall. It highlights both the eye-catching colors of the season and the science behind the colors. Back matter offers additional scientific details for curious readers as well as suggested further reading and links to hands-on activities. "A visually appealing and unusually informative picture book for curious kids."—starred, Booklist "[G]lorious art . . ."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

"Green leaves are turning colors. . . . Maple seeds twirl to the ground. . . . Animals get ready for the cold days ahead." A simple text and vivid photographs show children the changes in animals, plants, and landscapes that occur during fall, and introduce them to hibernation, migration, leaf changing, and seasonal food and holidays. Energetic photographs of diverse children add vitality and warmth to this celebration of the season.

"Wordplay with homonyms puts autumn on display and captures the art and science of season change"--

Children delight in jumping, leaping, crunching, stomping, and raking as leaves fall down on them.