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Jackson, Ellen

The Autumn Equinox: Celebrating the Harvest

32 pp. | Lerner/Millbrook | September, 2000 | Trade ISBN 0-7613-1442-3 $$12.95 | Library ISBN 0-7613-1354-0 $$22.90
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jan Davey Ellis. Folk-art-like, earth-toned illustrations accompany a lucid text, which explains the relevance of the autumn equinox and the importance of the harvest. Jackson describes various cultural celebrations and how these customs have evolved into such holidays as Halloween and Thanksgiving. An adaptation of a Native American legend and an assortment of classroom projects and recipes are included. Bib.
Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

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