I've taken some time away from my blog, and have recently returned from a family trip to Costa Rica, on the beach, having a fabulous time in and out of the waves! Now it's time to look ahead. Schools are starting back and the trees are fading. Stores fill up with school supplies and crafty items like straw pumpkins and colorful leafy wreaths. There are shelves stocked with canning jars. It feels too soon to say goodbye to summer yet I am noticing Autumn's invitation.
Buffy, along with other photographers, shows beautiful photos and clever brief poems that celebrate fall in a special "leaf-peeping" way. Pages include "leaf-lunching' by a moose and "hole-digging" by a squirrel. Plants and animals "lift" and "drift", "rattle" and "skedaddle". The action shown cannot be ignored on any page, inviting searches during the beginning weeks of school, or at home with children, and perhaps with journals for recording each discovery.
In the backmatter, Buffy takes time to explain the actions that are shown in the book, like "crickets chirp" and "mushrooms pop", and adds a glossary and a list for further reading.
It's a don't-miss book for fall, inspirational to see, then do some of one's own searching on those "gold-blooming" days!
Thanks, Buffy, for the pleasure of reading and sharing your latest creation!
I'm so glad to see you were with family in a beautiful place. I'm convinced that is medicine. But, I've missed you and am so happy to see a blog post today. That title, with gold-blooming in it, makes me want to read it. I'm loving summer...but autumn is a wonderful reward for all this heat! I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteCosta Rica! I bet you had a glorious time...so happy for all of you! And Buffy is a wonder! Very excited about this fall offering. xo
ReplyDeleteLinda, I missed you but you must have had a fabulous trip. I agree that "It feels too soon to say goodbye to summer." I, too, will review Buffy's book at the end of August when fall brings us an early invitation. I agree it is a fabulous book with wonderful word play and glorious nature photos. Welcome back. I look forward to chatting with you again.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Both Costa Rica and Buffy's new book are on my list!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you've been enjoying time with family. What a great review you share today! I also loved Buffy's newest book and its wonderful merging of photos and poetry.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for fall weather and Buffy's book is the perfect way to get ready.
ReplyDeleteAh, Costa Rica! I want to go back to go to the beaches. We only did the inland tour which was marvelous! I love Buffy's latest book and want to do as you suggested to jumpstart observations of the changing of the seasons.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your header image and quote!
ReplyDeleteHellloooo, Linda! Glad you had such a special family time. (Jeff & Seth have been to Costa Rica, but the rest of us have just seen pictures.) Thanks for featuring Buffy's new book - it looks and sounds glorious, as we'd all expect!
ReplyDelete**CONGRATS, Buffy, on another treasure.**
Appreciations for the gentle nudges toward fall... still my favorite season, though it comes around quicker each year, doesn't it? xo
Thanks for reading about Buffy's book everyone, and loving it if you've already read a copy. And, I did love our trip; a wonderful time with family at the beach can't be beat!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely respite with your family Linda… Costa Rica's a place I'd like to visit sometime. Thanks for sharing Buffy's new book, I guess fall is not far off, that "leaf-munching" moose has totally captured me. Though I wouldn't mind if summer took her time and lingered on a bit, thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle, Ann, & Marilyn! I hope you get to Costa Rica sometime, Michelle & also get to see the pic of the "leaf-munching" moose.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful! I can't wait to read Buffy's book!
ReplyDeleteHope you love it, Marcie!
DeleteThank you, Linda, for sharing On a Gold-Blooming Day! And thanks to all of you for your kind comments. (Should I admit that I just looked up what a gerund phrase is? Too late, huh?)
ReplyDeleteWell, I 'think' I have it correct. I had an amazing English teacher long ago. She made us memorize so very many things. It was a pleasure sharing your lovely new book about fall, Buffy!
DeleteI am number one in line at the library for this book...but I'll probably have to own it!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I've pre-ordered for me, then on to the grands!
DeleteLooking forward to reading Buffy's book! Costa Rica is beautiful.My daughter lived there for two years and I had the opportunity to visit twice.
ReplyDeleteI imagine you will love the book, Rose. That is awesome to hear about your daughter in CR & that you've visited. This is not my first time and I've loved every part of the country I've visited.
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