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If You Find a Leaf

An Inspiring Nature Book for Kids and Toddlers

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Hardcover
$18.99 US
10.89"W x 9.82"H x 0.4"D   | 18 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Jul 12, 2022 | 40 Pages | 9780593306598
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD540L | Fountas & Pinnell O
An exquisite picture book that celebrates the fall season and encourages children to see the colorful leaves around them in an entirely new way. The artist uses real leaves of vibrant hues to make her oh-so-charming illustrations.

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.
 
In this story 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.
 
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 for young readers who want to make their own leaf creations there are tips for including leaves in their artwork and additional fun craft ideas. 
A sweet, poetic ode to autumn.” –Kirkus Reviews

“An impressively imagined exploration of nature and the endless thrill of creativity.” –Booklist 

"Dynamic and inviting.” –The Bulletin
Aimée Sicuro knew at an early age she wanted to make things, and spent many years trying to figure out how. She is the creator of the picture books If You Find a Leaf and If You Spot a Shell, as well as the illustrator of Dancing Through Fields of Color by Elizabeth Brown. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Parent Magazine and other publications. She now lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and two children. View titles by Aimée Sicuro

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An exquisite picture book that celebrates the fall season and encourages children to see the colorful leaves around them in an entirely new way. The artist uses real leaves of vibrant hues to make her oh-so-charming illustrations.

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.
 
In this story 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.
 
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 for young readers who want to make their own leaf creations there are tips for including leaves in their artwork and additional fun craft ideas. 

Praise

A sweet, poetic ode to autumn.” –Kirkus Reviews

“An impressively imagined exploration of nature and the endless thrill of creativity.” –Booklist 

"Dynamic and inviting.” –The Bulletin

Author

Aimée Sicuro knew at an early age she wanted to make things, and spent many years trying to figure out how. She is the creator of the picture books If You Find a Leaf and If You Spot a Shell, as well as the illustrator of Dancing Through Fields of Color by Elizabeth Brown. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Parent Magazine and other publications. She now lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and two children. View titles by Aimée Sicuro

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