Why Do Leaves Fall?

The story

Bitsy gets bonked by a falling leaf and wonders if Old Oak is breaking. The wise 200-year-old tree explains autumn.

What your child learns

Shorter, colder days tell trees to get ready for winter. The green fades so yellow and orange show, the tree saves the good stuff for spring, closes a tiny door at each leaf, and lets go.

Try at home: Go on a leaf hunt together and find a red, a yellow and a brown leaf.