We Gather Together: Celebrating the Harvest Season

by Wendy Pfeffer

Book Overview

What is the fall equinox? The official start of the harvest season, it occurs around September 21 each year. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of longer nights and shorter days. For many cultures around the world, the fall equinox represents a time to celebrate the harvest and begin collecting and storing crops. Looking at both the science of weather and the history of how the fall equinox has been celebrated by various cultures throughout...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0147512824
• ISBN13: 9780147512826
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.0" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3

Customer Reviews

we gather together, wendy pfeffer

again, i love the wendy pfeffer books and have learned things from them myself. the info is kid friendly, and the illustrations are great. i recommend them to anyone interested in learning about the seasons, the origins of celebrations that follow them, and general info on the solstices/equinoxes.

A delighful book for all ages

This is a delighful book to be enjoyed by all ages, and for us to remember all cultures share a celebration of thanks!