Every year, gusts of wind blow colorful autumn leaves to the ground. Some leaves make a crunch under foot, and others are so beautiful they deserve to be saved. A young artist draws inspiration from the leaves she collects and every leaf sparks a new idea. She imagines turning a Japanese Zelkova leaf into a boat to sail far away, a Honey Locust leaf into a swing to sway in the gentle breeze, and an American Basswood leaf into a hot air balloon to float high above the trees.
This exquisite picture book uses real leaves of vibrant hues to make oh-so-charming illustrations of the girl's flights of fancy. Any young reader who turns the pages of this beautiful book will be inspired to use their own imagination as they hunt for leaves this fall — and the book includes tips for incorporating leaves in their artwork and additional fun craft ideas. It's a celebration of the fall season that encourages children to see the colorful leaves around them in an entirely new way.
"Could a leaf from a tree become a hat, a Halloween mask, a hammock, or something else entirely? 'It could be a horn that blows, announcing that we're here. // A leafy parade to celebrate our favorite time of year.' Rhyme rules the text but isn't forced in the least. Collaged leaves against painted illustrations encourage play and imagination. A nod to winter and spring make this a year-round read.... A sweet, poetic ode to autumn." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 3 - 6 |
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Author | Aimee Sicuro |
Illustrator | Aimee Sicuro |
ISBN | 0593306597 |
Publication Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
Publisher | Random House Studio |
Language | English |