Hooray for Fall! - by Kazuo Iwamura (Hardcover)

About the Book

"When Mama knits three red sweaters for her squirrel children, they venture out into the woods to celebrate the changing colors of autumn."--

Book Synopsis

A warm welcome to autumn! This beloved book--redesigned with a fresh new look--is the latest edition in this popular series about seasons!

Mama has a surprise for her three little squirrels: three bright red sweaters to keep them warm throughout the fall. Imagine the siblings' surprise when they find that everything in the autumn woods--the leaves, the berries, even the setting sun--is red too, just like their sweaters.

This celebration of a perfect fall day will have young and old alike looking for signs of autumn in their own neighborhoods.

Kazuo Iwamura's books celebrating the seasons (Hooray for Spring!, Hooray for Summer!, Hooray for Fall!, and Hooray for Snow!) are perennial favorites--introducing children to the beauty and joy of each season. Iwamura masterfully captures the small wonders of nature in his illustrations and his stories with their gentle humor warm the heart.

Review Quotes

"a great autumn read for children and families"-- "Children's Literature Reviews"

"'Hooray for Fall!' by storyteller and artist Kazuao Iwamura is a delightful picture book celebration of a perfect fall day will have young readers looking around for signs of autumn in their own neighborhoods. Original and fun, "Hooray for Fall!" is certain to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 4-8."
-- "Midwest Book Review"

"Kazuo Iwamura engages young children with his lovely illustrations and charming characters. Young readers are sure to get in the mood for fall after reading this book."-- "Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews"

About the Author

Kazuo Iwamura was born in Tokyo. He is one of the most famous picture book artists in Japan. His work has won many awards. He lives in Tochigi, where he founded the Museum for Picture Book Illustrations. It stands on a hill named Ehon-no-Oka, which means Picture Book Hill.