Gold Mom’s Choice Award
Paris Book Festival Honorable Mention
Runner Up Los Angeles Book Festival Best Children’s Book
Runner Up London Book Festival Best Children’s Book
It is a crisp fall day in Appalachia and Katie is learning about the season of fall as she and her mother walk to the local Autumn Festival. She sees squirrels and other animals putting away food for the cold winter months and compares it to the canning of fruits and vegetables that she and her mother did the day before. At the Autumn Festival, she experiences Appalachian music while admiring the beautiful fall mums and pumpkins. Katie sees and learns about many other traditional Appalachian customs, like making apple butter, quilting, folk toys, and pumpkin patches. The fun illustrations make this a book for the entire family as they go with Katie on an autumn adventure!
P. Rosenthal, Readers’ Favorite –
Breathe in the fresh country air, feel the leaves crunch beneath your feet, and follow along as Katie enjoys the sights and sounds of the Appalachian countryside. Experience a crisp fall day in Autumn is Calling by Jan Thornton Jones. Join Katie and her mother as they stroll to the Harvest Festival, discovering the changes that come with the autumn season. Along with the shifting landscape, the air is filled with the scent of wood smoke and the sounds of animals preparing for winter. The Harvest Festival is more than just a crop celebration; it features demonstrations and showcases artisan customs and traditions. Do you know all there is to know about autumn? What does “autumn is calling” mean?
See the falling leaves, hear the banjo and fiddle music, smell the aroma of applesauce, taste the apple butter spread on warm bread, and feel the various crafts showcased at the Harvest Festival. Enjoy it all in Autumn is Calling by Jan Thornton Jones, a true feast for the senses. Immerse yourself in the experience of autumn. The themes of family, community, gratitude, and appreciation resonate throughout the story. Katerina Boyer Case’s illustrations beautifully complement the text, adding warmth and sincerity to each page. Celebrate the beauty of autumn and discover cherished traditions. The book also includes a leaf craft, an applesauce recipe, and fun facts to enjoy. Take a break from the chaos, sit by the fireplace, snuggle up with a quilt, and relish the cozy charm of Autumn is Calling!