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Fall Is for Beginnings

A Picture Book

Rajani LaRocca

Ages 4–8

44 pages · Released Aug 5, 2025

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Fall Is for Beginnings parent’s guide: what’s inside

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A note for parents

This is a gentle, well-crafted picture book by a Newbery Honor author that directly addresses a common childhood experience: adjusting to new friendships and changes at school. The story models emotional growth and open-mindedness as Ravi moves from resistance to acceptance, with support from his older sister. There is no concerning content, and the themes of friendship and resilience are age-appropriate and rewarding for early elementary readers.

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From the publisher

From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca and critically acclaimed illustrator Abhi Alwar, an authentic celebration of friendship and finding your place in this back-to-school picture book and follow up to Summer Is for Cousins Ravi can’t wait for the start of the new school year! Fall is for cool weather, new school su... From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca and critically acclaimed illustrator Abhi Alwar, an authentic celebration of friendship and finding your place in this back-to-school picture book and follow up to Summer Is for Cousins Ravi can’t wait for the start of the new school year! Fall is for cool weather, new school supplies, and spending time with his best friend, Joe. But when a new girl named Ellie joins their class, Ravi and Joe’s duo suddenly becomes a trio. Ravi’s not so sure about Ellie—she plays her horn too loud in music lessons and gets them lost on the way to class. Worst of all, she keeps saying she’s Joe and Ravi’s best friend. All these big changes are challenging for Ravi, but with time (and a little help from his wise older sister) he realizes that fall is the perfect time to begin a new friendship. From the award-winning team behind Summer Is for Cousins, this heartwarming picture book all about back-to-school fun celebrates the (sometimes complicated) joy of making new friends.

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ISBN 9798887074382 · Abrams

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