I Am a Leaf
Winner of the Andersen Prize- Winner of the Super Andersen Prize
Winner of the Andersen Prize“One day I am blowing, one day I can’t get going. One day blazing sun, one day there is none.”
Day after day, like a leaf in the wind, our emotions change. Sometimes we feel light and free, other times we feel weighed down. One day we feel brave, the next we feel scared and small. Some days we feel strong and confident, while on others we need to take a break.
This beautifully poetic picture book takes young readers on a journey through the ever-changing landscape of emotions. The book uses rhyming verse to talk about feelings, showing that it’s OK to change and grow, just like a leaf.
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