Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors
by Mia Posada
Date: 2019
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Reading level: C
Book type: picture book non-fiction
Pages: 32
Format: e-book
Source: NetGalley
This nonfiction picture book, written and illustrated by Mia Posada, beautifully explains why leaves change color in fall. It highlights both the eye-catching colors of the season and the science behind the colors. Back matter offers additional scientific details for curious readers as well as suggested further reading and links to hands-on activities.
(synopsis from Goodreads)
This is a nice little non-fiction picture book that explains how and why leaves change colour through the seasons. Chlorophyll, chloroplasts, and various pigments are discussed. The concepts are fairly simple in the main text, and expanded upon a little more in the notes at the end.
I quite like the pictures here. They're done in collage, but it looks like the author has tried to stay faithful to the actual leaves (as a result, various types of leaves and the trees they come from are easily recognizable).
This book would be great in a classroom setting, especially in the fall. It's interesting and pleasant to look at. I'm well beyond the age of the target audience myself, but I learned something about leaves, too!
Thank you to NetGalley and Millbrook Press for providing a digital ARC.
Premise: 4/5
Meter: n/a
Writing: 4/5
Illustrations: 3/5
Originality: 4/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
Overall: 3.5 out of 5
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