The Little Yellow Leaf
Will be published approx. on 26. October 2009
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-06-145223-9 (ISBN)
Description
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? 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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 291 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
389 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-145223-9 (9780061452239)
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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 for Finding Spring, Kirkus praised the "Exceptional, exhilarating artwork perfectly suited for a story about anticipation, discovery and joy." The Little Yellow Leaf was a 2008 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books selection, and in a starred review, Publishers Weekly called her A Perfect Day "lovely." 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. http://www.carinberger.com