The Little Yellow Leaf

This is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid of facing the unknown--and a celebration of the friends who help us take the leap. As all the other leaves float off and fly past, Little Yellow Leaf thinks, I''m not ready yet . As the seasons change all around, Little Yellow Leaf holds on to the tree. Still not ready . Will Little Yellow Leaf ever be ready?

About the author

Carin Berger is an award-winning designer and illustrator. Her cut-paper collages are made using ephemera, such as catalogues, old books, receipts, letters, and ticket stubs. In a starred review, Kirkus said of her Forever Friends, “Sophisticated, sensitive, and accessible, this picture book will offer new insights and pleasures with each season.” The Little Yellow Leaf was a 2008 New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books selection, and in starred reviews, Publishers Weekly called her A Perfect Day “lovely” and her Finding Spring “exceptional.” She is also the illustrator of the acclaimed Stardines Swim High Across the Sky and Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant, both by Jack Prelutsky, among other books. She lives with her family in New York City. www.carinberger.com
Carin Berger is an award-winning designer and illustrator. Her cut-paper collages are made using ephemera, such as catalogues, old books, receipts, letters, and ticket stubs. In a starred review, Kirkus said of her Forever Friends, “Sophisticated, sensitive, and accessible, this picture book will offer new insights and pleasures with each season.” The Little Yellow Leaf was a 2008 New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books selection, and in starred reviews, Publishers Weekly called her A Perfect Day “lovely” and her Finding Spring “exceptional.” She is also the illustrator of the acclaimed Stardines Swim High Across the Sky and Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant, both by Jack Prelutsky, among other books. She lives with her family in New York City. www.carinberger.com

Product details

• Authors: Carin Berger
• Assisted by: Carin Berger (Illustration)
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.04.2024
• EAN: 9780061452260
• ISBN: 978-0-06-145226-0
• No. of pages: 40
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Plants and trees, Early years: colours, Early years: time and seasons, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Colors, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Environment, JUVENILE FICTION: Science Fiction / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Art, JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Seasons, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Trees & Forests, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories