By Andrea Dochney of the Oakland Public Library
Fall Mixed-Up
Bob Raczka
Traditional fall images go awry in the newest Racza book. Readers will delight in the silly pictures as leaves rise from trees rather than fall. In addition to the mix-ups mentioned in the text, children can scavenge the pages looking for the extra mix-up. The book is a great way to share conventional fall activities in a silly way that children really enjoy.
Sneeze, Big Bear, Sneeze!
By: Maureen Wright
Could a large bear’s sneezes really blow all the leaves and apples off the trees? Poor Big Bear takes responsibility for the autumnal changes even as Wind tries to convince him otherwise. The rhyming text contains ample opportunities for Big Bear sneezes which always delight young readers. The illustrations are comical and cute, a delight for both reader and listener.
In My Patch
By: Sara Gillingham
This adorable board book features colorful die cut shapes and a little mouse finger puppet that allows readers to find out what makes his home so cozy. The interactive reading will get any child to sit and turn pages with you. Gillingham also has several other incarnations of this style board book including jungles, pond, trees and more.
Wormy Apple Croissants and Other Halloween Recipes
By Brekka Hervey Larrew
Especially for the spookiest time of the year, this book offers creative and delicious recipes sure to please any goblin or ghoul in your house. To ooey gooey and yummy gummy these treats will be a hit at any Halloween gathering. The pictures are large and detailed with clear, child friendly recipe instructions. Spend some time this fall creating these fun snacks.