Wonderfall

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 6, 2016

Review

A perfect fall/autumn collection of poems that are richly illustrated make this a wonderful book for classrooms and libraries. Hall has penned fourteen descriptive poems that will resonate with children living in wooded environments. Two squirrels and a multitude of animal and a few human characters assist an oak tree in the sharing of autumn events and holidays. In addition to inventive poem titles, lyrical text and colorful illustrations the use of white or blue backgrounds makes this an attractive book that students and professional will crave. Consider using "Wonderfall" in library story hours, for grade K-2 science study and highlight in the art classroom. The extensive back pages include notes regarding winter migration or hibernation of animals included in the book. As the speaker, the tree passes on information pertaining to squirrels, acorns, and itself.

Overall Book Score: excellent