It's hard to believe that November is here! One of my most favorite books is by author Cynthia Rylant and illustrator Jill Kastner and is titled, In November [copyright 2000]. It is beautiful with lush autumn colors and wonderful musings about this month of year. Read a few of the experts:
"In November, the earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures. The bed is white and silent, and much life can hide beneath its blankets.",
"In November, people are good to each other. They carry pies to each other's homes and talk by crackling wood stoves, sipping mellow cider."
"In November, at winter's gate, the stars are brittle. The sun is a sometimes friend. And the world has tucked her children in, with a kiss on their heads, till spring."
Can't you just "see" the pictures?
November is also the month we celebrate Veterans' Day [Nov 11]. Thank a soldier, sailor, or Marine. Thank a Veteran! We really should celebrate our military heroes every day of the year!
Keep Reading!
Mrs. Reiter
K-12 Teacher Librarian
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