In A Leaf Can Be…, author Laura Purdie Salas uses poetry to explore the many roles that leaves play throughout the year. Young readers will be fascinated to learn about all the different roles a leaf takes-- from sun taker to frost catcher to food maker to shade maker and more. And turn to the back of the book and you can learn even more about each of a leaf's jobs.
The beautiful artwork by Violeta Dabija compliments Salas' text and the book as a whole is sure to change the way you've always seen a leaf!
Want to know more? Head over to Laura Purdie Salas’s website, where you can learn about the inspiration behind the book, and find a book trailer and reading guide.
Additional Information:
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Millbrook Pr Trade (February 1, 2012)
ISBN-10: 0761362037
ISBN-13: 978-0761362036
Source of review copy: Publisher
Thanks, Lori! I'm so glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I want this one too.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the new book, Laura!
ReplyDeleteKristi--it's a good one! =)