The Secret of Fall. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.The Secret of Fall

Each season has its own qualities that set it apart. Winter, with its stark-white crust of snow, turns even a mundane scene into a sparkling fairyland. Spring, along with her many shades of green, brings a promise of new beginnings. Summer gifts us with long, lazy days of endless blue skies and the scent of freshly mown grass. But fall has a magic, a secret, all its own. It offers a kaleidoscope of textures, smells, and colors. But what's behind those glorious colors we see among the treetops and upon the leaf-covered ground? Are leaves more than what they seem? Through engaging text and charming artwork, young readers are invited to explore how and why leaves change color. And perhaps, after fall's secret is revealed, we learn something about ourselves and our own distinct beauty. Back matter delves into the science behind photosynthesis.

John Coy is the author of numerous nonfiction and fiction picture books including Night Driving, Hoop Genius, My Mighty Journey, and the unique collaboration Where We Come From. He has received many honors including a Marion Vannett Ridgway Award, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, a Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, the Burr/Warzalla Award for Distinguished Achievement in Children's Literature, and the Kerlan Award in recognition of singular attainments in the creation of children's literature. He lives near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and loves fall.

Kristen Adam is an illustrator and print and pattern designer based in beautiful San Francisco, California. While studying illustration at California College of the Arts, Kristen quickly fell in love with the deep emotional resonance she found in the art of picture books. Her illustrations use a rich blend of digital media and traditional textures and are largely inspired by her love of nature. When Kristen's not wandering the woods identifying wildflowers, you might find her stargazing, reading sci-fi/fantasy novels, or snuggling with her dog Charlie.