The decisive moments in life are those pivot points when we’re called on to push past our fears and act with strength

On the outskirts of Berlin

” —Kate Schatz

and Emilie

Gather Grateful Nino Cipri The decisive moments in lifeLyrical prose and luminous illustrations welcome the arrival of fall in a season of community and thanksgiving. Gather twigs and sticks to nest. Gather safety, strength, and rest. Gather up and fly away. Gather close. Prepare to stay. As colors in nature start to change, animals begin gathering itemssquirrels their acorns, crows their treasures, raccoons the bits and pieces needed to fortify their homes. Animals of all species prepare to gather with