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The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade, Illustrated by Jennifer DavidsonPublisher: Capstone Editions
Publication Date: August 1., 2020
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Goodreads Synopsis:
Lance Cottonwood is the best and brightest of the leaves, but even the top students on the tree have worries. Can Lance conquer his fear of falling and just let go when the time comes for his final exam, or will he let his worries take over? In this funny and encouraging picture book, best-selling author Stef Wade (A Place for Pluto) tells an engaging story and deftly addresses social and emotional struggles many kids encounter each day...feeling anxious, wanting to be perfect, facing fears, etc. These themes combined with illustrator Jennifer Davison's delightful characters and rich autumnal colors make The Very Last Leaf a perfect book for the start of a new school year, the arrival of autumn, or any period of transition in life.
Review:
This was a cute children's book about leaves falling and overcoming fears.
Lance Cottonwood is a leaf on a Cottonwood tree and he is about to get to his final exam of leaf class - the Fall. Lance is hesitant to make the leap like his fellow classmates because so many things could go wrong. After he talks it through with his teacher he is ready to take the chance and fall.
This is a beautifully illustrated book about Autumn and the leaves falling, but it is also about having fears and worries and how to overcome them with the help of friends and teachers. Lance is able to overcome his fear of falling and it makes for a great lesson when reading the book to younger readers/listeners.
I really enjoyed the Autumn colors and the concept was very cute, it was pretty simple and a quick read which parents will appreciate at bed time. I also liked the lesson. The book also includes a report card for Lance how he did in all his leaf classes before falling, it is a cute addition.
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