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A review by megatsunami
By the Light of the Harvest Moon by Harriet Ziefert
4.0
I reviewed this book here:
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/paganfamilies/2013/09/picture-books-for-pagan-families-autumn-equinox/
Sweet, whimsical story of "leaf people" who appear under the full harvest moon to celebrate. A grandmother tells the leaf children that it is the autumn equinox and they are celebrating the harvest, and the kids play while the adults prepare a party. Although I agree with some other reviewers that it's a little weird to have people with pumpkin heads who are eating pumpkin pie, the story drew me in and I didn't have trouble suspending disbelief. The gorgeous illustrations in brilliant autumnal colors made me homesick for the Northeast!
I did notice that the "men and boys" bring in the harvest, and that the leaf boys play the pumpkin-stacking game while a leaf girl stands around in Mary Janes and a cute sweater watching them. I'm just sayin'.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/paganfamilies/2013/09/picture-books-for-pagan-families-autumn-equinox/
Sweet, whimsical story of "leaf people" who appear under the full harvest moon to celebrate. A grandmother tells the leaf children that it is the autumn equinox and they are celebrating the harvest, and the kids play while the adults prepare a party. Although I agree with some other reviewers that it's a little weird to have people with pumpkin heads who are eating pumpkin pie, the story drew me in and I didn't have trouble suspending disbelief. The gorgeous illustrations in brilliant autumnal colors made me homesick for the Northeast!
I did notice that the "men and boys" bring in the harvest, and that the leaf boys play the pumpkin-stacking game while a leaf girl stands around in Mary Janes and a cute sweater watching them. I'm just sayin'.