Maybe it’s the changing seasons; the fall feel in the air is more frequent these days. Or maybe it’s the impending birthdays in my family. I’m trying to forget mine, while the younger members are looking for evidence of growth.
And that’s just what Ruth Krauss has captured perfectly in The Growing Story , newly illustrated by Helen Oxenbury (HarperCollins).
Just before summer, “a boy and a puppy and some chicks were all very little.” His mother assures him that each will grow, just as the seasons change. By the start of cooler weather, the little boy has outgrown his clothing, joyfully announcing, “I’m growing, too!”
Fall. It’s a great time of year to talk about change. Changes in weather, changes in plants, the chemistry of autumn colors , and changes in animal behavior.
And yes, even changes in the children themselves.
About the Author
Reading Rockets’ children’s literature expert, Maria Salvadore, brings you into her world as she explores the best ways to use kids’ books both inside — and outside — of the classroom.
Publication Date
September 19, 2007