Description: This delightful children's storybook is told by a child and her Dad as they discover nature and the natural world in the Autumn season. It is an anthology and addresses, agriculture, hibernation, squirrels and butterflies to name a few.
Brief description: Haley has been writing poetry since 2006 and gained a place in the poet's society shortly after. Although there has been a break in Haley's publishing, her desire and enjoyment to write have always remained. Following the diagnosis of fibromyalgia, Haley had to look at doing things differently and has finally achieved those goals with the introduction of her Amy books.
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"Amelia Autumn Trail," by Haley Belinda, is a book that teaches children to observe nature. The book is full of colourful pictures, which will encourage a child to learn about the wonders of autumn and other seasons.
Amelia's Autumn Trail by Haley Belinda:
I recently had the pleasure of reading Amelia's Autumn Trail which was written and illustrated by Haley Belinda. This is a storybook which was penned for toddlers and young children, yet somehow manages to trigger sweet and pleasant memories for the adult reader as well.
Essentially, the story follows a little girl named Amelia who enjoys daily walks with her Dad in the woods. Along these walks, they discover the joys of nature and the beauty of the Autumn season. Together, they embrace the wonder of nature's colours and the diversity of living things. Insects and butterflies are discussed as well as birds and small animals. The reader learns and makes discoveries right along with Amelia and her Dad. For instance, did you know that if a nut has an insect in it a squirrel will eat it right away instead of storing it? Such facts and the reasons for them are embedded throughout this clever storybook. Further, important overall concepts such as bird migration and animal hibernation are examined in an entertaining yet educational fashion. Through poetry and songs, the author uniquely conveys the image of nature's beauty and complexity. All of this is done as we accompany a young girl and her Dad. This special relationship and the memory which it likely triggers for most readers is the hook.