story and photos by Marty Layne
full colour 8.5" x 8.5" paperback
Captivating and irresistible!
These two little stories about the coming of winter are told in language simple enough for young children to understand and interesting enough to engage older children.
Midwest Book Review, Feb. 2011:
"Autumn Stories is a set of two photo-illustrated stories, Little Blue Feather is Surprised, and
Little Blue Feather and the Rabbits. The stories are enhanced by photos of needle felted and sewn
sculptures created by the author. The first story tells how Nutkin the squirrel prepares for winter
by storing his acorns in a hollowed out pumpkin. Little Blue Feather is a tiny elf no bigger than
Nutkin the Squirrel.
"In the second story, Little Blue Feather meets rabbits by putting clover in his
lap to entice them, sitting very still. Little Blue Feather and Grey Ears encourage all the
rabbit friends to eat lots of sweet grass to get fat because Jackie Frost has turned the leaves red,
and snow and winter will soon come.
Autumn Stories is a charming set of autumn tales with
delicate characters pictured in soft, pretty felts and fabrics. Part of the author's inspiration for the
second story comes from a song she has recorded, Brighten the Day - songs to celebrate the
seasons."
“I love the vivid colors of the pictures as contrasted to the softness of the figures in them. It almost feels three-dimensional. I also love the way the simple story draws the young child into a world of fantasy that is actually based on pure, real, joyful emotion and sharing. My nine-year-old son enjoyed it, so it’s not just for tiny children.”
Kelly Green, A Matter of Conscience
