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.(goodreads summary)
Autumn is right around the corner and here is a beautiful inspiring book that would be perfect for the upcoming season.
A young girl discovers the wonder of a leaf and all the different things it could be just by using a little imagination. It could be a hat on a chilly day or a hammock that sways in the gentle breeze. The simple poetic sentences flow nicely for an easy read aloud to the younger ones. What makes this story even more special are the beautiful illustrations. The
mix of watercolors, charcoal, photography and collage that the author uses creates a
uniqueness to the ideas of what a leaf
could be. Soft and gentle artwork adds a sense of calmness to each page. At the end of the book there is a suggested activity and several leaf identifications. You could easily go on a leaf hunt after reading this story and use your imagination to do your own art or writing project. After
reading this, I found myself missing those days when my kids were
little. We would always go on fall nature hikes and pick up several
leaves so we could make fun projects. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-6.~
Title: If you Find a Leaf
Author: Amiee Sicuro
Pub. Date: July 2022, Random House
Genre: picture book
Hardcover, 40 pgs.