Little Seasons: Autumn Leaves - by Mirka Hokkanen (Hardcover)

About the Book

A funny and informative nonfiction picture book introducing the life cycle of leaves and exploring the season of autumn--includes interactive back matter and a perforated memory card game.

Book Synopsis

Discover how leaves fall into place! As summer fades into autumn, the amazing life cycle continues--leaves change color and begin to fall. From spiky cactus spines to big ruffly kale leaves and everything in between, discover what leaves can do in this pitch-perfect picture book for younger readers.

With clear, informative text and bright, charming illustrations, as well as lots of hilarious interjections from the leaves themselves, this is an exciting second book in a nonfiction picture book series exploring life cycles and the seasons.

About the Author

Mirka Hokkanen is a Finnish American author, illustrator, and printmaker, who creates nature-centric art with a mission to bring joy. She is the author-illustrator of Little Seasons: Spring Seeds. Her first illustrated book, Four Otters Toboggan: An Animal Counting Book, came out in March 2019, and her second book, Harmony Humbolt: The Perfect Pets Queen was published in August 2021. When not creating a menagerie in the studio she takes care of the zoo she has at home: three kids, a cat, a hamster, and a husband.