The secret of ventriloquism

John Coy is the author of young adult novels the 4 for 4 middle grade series and fiction and nonfiction picture books John has received numerous awards for his work including a Marion Vannett Ridgway Award for best first picture book a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Bank Street College Best Book of the Year Notable Book for a Global Society and the Burr Warzalla Award for Distinguished Achievement in Children s Literature He lives in Minneapolis and visits schools around the world. Book secrets florida 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 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 The Secret of FallDuring the warmer months the trees and nature are full of abundant greens and colors However during the cooler days fall the trees begin to show their own unique colors The leaves turn lovely shades of red orange brown and yellow What is nature hiding from you to discover in the fall Lovely An absolute sweet read At the end of the book you can read a bit about what happens during the fall months Great book for beginning readers Young Adult Childrens Fiction Beautifully illustrated book explaining why trees change color in the fall Young Adult Childrens Fiction