Fall Is for Beginnings

By Rajani LaRocca, Abhi Alwar (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Seasons are for Everything series

A new classmate challenges a friendship duo, sparking unexpected changes.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ravi eagerly anticipates the new school year with his best friend, Joe. But when Ellie joins their class, their duo becomes a trio, and Ravi struggles with the change. Ellie is loud and unpredictable, claiming to be their best friend. Can Ravi navigate these challenges and discover the joy of new friendships? With guidance from his sister, he learns that fall is the perfect season for new beginnings. This heartwarming tale explores the complexities of friendship and the courage to welcome change.

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 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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