FICTION

Hocus Pocus, It's Fall!

by Anne Sibley O'BRIEN
Hocus Pocus, It's Fall! illus. by Susan Gal. 24p. Abrams Appleseed. Aug. 2016. Tr $12.95. ISBN 9781419721250.
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PreS—A beautifully illustrated homage to all things autumnal. The gatefolds on each page open to reveal something magical about fall, like pumpkins transforming into jack-o'-lanterns. The simple, engaging text ("Pick a pumpkin,/orange and fat./Razzle dazzle!/Look at that!") is paired with Gal's layered charcoal on collage illustrations, which fill the pages with rich and appealing details.
VERDICT Part of the series of seasonal picture books, this one is a great read-aloud for the preschool set. Recommended for purchase to enrich seasonal collections.
Reviewed by Sarah Wilsman, Bainbridge Library, Chagrin Falls, OH
From the creators of Abracadabra, It's Spring! comes an homage to another season. Simple rhyming text incorporating magic words leads to gatefolds revealing fall's transformations: "Chipmunks dig / their burrows deep. / Sim sala bim! / They're fast asleep." Illustrated with richly colored charcoal and digital-collage art, this is a perfect choice for autumn storytimes.
 , Aug 01, 2016

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