Paperback | JUVENILE FICTION/Science & Nature / General Cynthia Rylant, Jill Kastner (Illustrated by) Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant pays homage to a special time of year In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Cynthia Rylant's lyrical language and Jill Kastner's rich, cozy paintings capture the cherished moments of this autumn month--the moments we spend together and the ones we witness in the world around us.