"I Know It's Autumn" by Eileen Spinelli captures the beauty and transitions of the autumn season through the eyes of a child. The story reflects on the sensory experiences of fall—crunching leaves, cool breezes, and changing colors—while exploring themes of growth and the passage of time. As the protagonist observes the natural world, there is an underlying sense of change and reflection, reminding readers of the bittersweet nature of transitions. The lyrical prose and vivid imagery celebrate the magic of autumn and evoke feelings of nostalgia, making it a delightful read for both children and adults. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

This book was published in 2004 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Eileen Spinelli is the author of "Thanksgiving at the Tappletons, "illustrated by Maryann Cocca-Leffler and "Boy, Can He Dance! "illustrated by Paul Yalowitz. She writes poems in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, where she lives wi" Effin Older is a writer and photographer with more than twenty books to her credit, including her middle grade series Silver Blades Figure Eights. She lives in Vermont. Nancy Hayashi is a graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, and the Cleveland Institute of Art. She lives in Los Angeles.