and Pumpkin Patches are Calling
The winds are blowing and although we are having some unseasonal warmer days, the leaves are beginning to turn. Driving down the highways, passing farms, harvesting is underway. Pumpkins have been spotted in the fields as well.
Yes, school has been in session for a month (or so in some locations) and all those typical Fall activities are up and going. Now, Li’l Al is not yet in formal school due to his young age. However, he is aware and eyes are open to learning. A family trip to a local pumpkin patch is a delight for him.
Fall is a wonderful season, filled with beauty all it’s own. Li’l Al and Rocky are out in the thick of it. Crackling leaves under foot as they walk along provides one of the fun sounds of Fall. The smells abound with not merely dried leaves, but fresh harvested apples and pumpkins and gourds, too.
Li’l Al is still looking for more attention. That is: the Li’l Al Adventure story books. Is the word getting out about these books for young children? At our September Book Event we were able to introduce several more to this enjoyable set of story books.
Coming next week, both our author, Paula Helgerson and illustrator, Kimberly Forness Wilson will be attending the North Dakota Library Association Annual Conference, being held in Grand Forks, ND this year. They will be part of the Author Alley: an exhibit & book sale featuring local & regional authors. The aim is to reach out to librarians and touch more children by being available in North Dakota area libraries.
Cute as a pumpkin? Yes, that’s Li’l Al. He’s ready for continued adventures. Grab that mug of warm apple cider and cozy up with your copy of Li’l Al Meets Big Jack.