Mouse and Minka experience the delights of nature on a windy autumn day. - (Baker & Taylor)

With the bright colors of autumn all around them, Mouse and his sister, Minka, delight in the wonders of nature on a perfect fall day, including a freefalling dive into a super-sized pile of leaves, in this easy-to-read picture book with full-color illustrations. - (Baker & Taylor)

One cool day Mouse and Minka venture out to play. From leaves of all colors -- red, yellow, orange, and brown -- to leaves of all shapes and sizes -- from pointy to round -- Mouse learns that fall is a season full of fun! And before the day is done he just might take the biggest "leap" of all.

Hooray for fall! - (Simon and Schuster)

Lauren Thompson is the author of several picture books, including the popular Mouse’s First series, Little Quack series, and the Wee Little series. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed The Apple Pie That Papa Baked as well as Leap Back Home to Me; Chew, Chew, Gulp!; and Hop, Hop, Jump! She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York. - (Simon and Schuster)

Booklist Reviews

A welcome addition to the series that includes Mouse's First Halloween (2000) and Mouse's First Spring (2005), this playful picture book celebrates fall. Going out on an autumn day, Mouse and Minka, evidently Mouse's big sister, discover leaves falling through the air and lying on the ground. Minka leads and Mouse happily follows as they run through the leaves, look at their shapes, pile them up, and play hide-and-seek. Reds and yellows shine out jewel-bright against darker shades of blue, brown, and green. With warm colors and rounded forms, the large-scale illustrations are fine for sharing with groups of young children. A solid choice for preschool teachers seeking simple, childlike books on the season to share with their classes. ((Reviewed September 15, 2006)) Copyright 2006 Booklist Reviews

Horn Book Guide Reviews

In this eighth book in the series, two mice run, jump, and hide in the fallen autumn leaves, admiring their different colors and shapes. This entry includes the playful language featured in earlier titles, and, as usual, the rich colors and rounded shapes in the textured paintings are a pleasure to view. Copyright 2007 Horn Book Guide Reviews.

School Library Journal Reviews

PreS Another entry in a sweet series. It is autumn and Mouse, accompanied by Minka, a larger rodent wearing a pink jacket, go out to play. As they enjoy the day, Mouse learns about leaves, their colors and shapes, and the fun that comes from piling them up and jumping in them. When Minka hides in the heap, Mouse is confused, but readers will quickly see her tail curling above the fallen foliage. Bright hues evoke the season and realistically show the leaves in all their variety. Swirling brushstrokes and texture add interest to the paintings. Each spread has one or two simple sentences, and additional comments (Pretty! Yippee! Whee!) are spread throughout to add to the fun. This is a pleasant read-aloud for introducing autumn, and it will certainly be enjoyed where the other titles are popular.Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City