leaves

Simple text and color photographs describe how leaves make food for a tree and why they fall off the tree in autumn.

"A gold leaf appears in the forest. As soon as the animals notice it, each wants it more than anything else in the world. But in their struggle for it, the leaf is destroyed. Heartbroken, the animals wonder: will we ever again see such a leaf?"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. . . Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses a net, a kite, and a parachute in hopes of softening his landing"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will explore 12 contrasting environments and the geological factors that make each of the habitats so unique, including where they are located and the different animals who call them home.

Discusses a number of animals that live in the forests.

When Arthur rakes the leaves for his father and then jumps into them, spreading them everywhere again, he needs a little help from his friends to get the job done.

A man made of leaves blows away, traveling wherever the wind may take him.

Explains what leaves do to help plants survive, describes the various types of leaves, and provides fun facts, words to know, and a leaf-related activity.