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The Scarecrow: A Fall Book for Kids By Beth Ferry, Eric Fan (Illustrator), Terry Fan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Beth Ferry, Eric Fan (Illustrator), Terry Fan (Illustrator)
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 This beautiful tale of an unlikely friendship between Scarecrow and Crow is one of my favorites. The gorgeous prose is complimented by stunning illustrations that gently show acceptance, empathy and encouragement of others. This stellar author and illustrator trio have created a classic that will be loved for years to come.

— From Lisa's All-Time Favorites

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A Junior Library Guild Selection | An Indie Next List Pick | An Amazon Best 3-5 Books of 2019 Selection

“An emotionally impactful exploration of love and loneliness, this is an essential addition to any picture book collection.” School Library Journal (starred review)

Bestselling author Beth Ferry (Stick and Stone) and the widely acclaimed Fan Brothers (The Night Gardener) present a gorgeous and poignant picture book about two unexpected friends and the special connection they share.

This tender and affectionate story reminds us of the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others—a tale that will inspire and delight children for generations to come.

All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing.…

He saves the tiny baby crow.

Soon a loving bond grows between the two unlikely friends. But is it strong enough to weather the changing of the seasons?

“A welcome addition to autumnal storytelling.”—Kirkus

“A novel twist on the theme of love between adversaries.” —Publishers Weekly

“A beautifully crafted picture book.” Booklist

About the Author


Beth Ferry is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous picture books, including Stick and Stone, The Scarecrow, and The Nice Dream Truck. She lives with her family by the beach in New Jersey, where she finds inspiration in the salty air. In addition to writing picture books, Beth also writes graphic novels for emerging readers. 

Praise For…


★ “An emotionally impactful exploration of love and loneliness, this is an essential addition to any picture book collection.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“A welcome addition to autumnal storytelling.” — Kirkus Reviews

“A novel twist on the theme of love between adversaries.” — Publishers Weekly

“A beautifully crafted picture book.” — Booklist



Product Details
ISBN: 9780062475763
ISBN-10: 0062475762
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: September 3rd, 2019
Pages: 40
Language: English