{"product_id":"my-lucky-leaf-9798992228427","title":"My Lucky Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for young readers, \u003cem\u003eMy Lucky Leaf\u003c\/em\u003e is a whimsical picture book about a child on a quest to catch a lucky leaf before it hits the forest floor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vivid watercolor collage illustrations crafted from crayon rubbings of actual fall leaves, this playful picture book captures the childhood joys of catching and identifying fall leaves. As leaves of all colors, shapes, and sizes tumble down with each WHOOSH of the wind, a child jumps, leaps, and reaches her way through the forest-while learning the names of leaves along the way. Will her persistence pay off?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonus materials include a glossary of fall leaves, a brief history on how Illinois schoolchildren selected the state tree, seasonal activities with fall leaves, and a behind-the-scenes look at how the art was created.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This lyrical ode to leaves is guaranteed to resonate with the burgeoning nature lover in your life... a must-read for young leaf peepers.\" \u003cem\u003e-Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick up \u003cem\u003eMy Lucky Leaf\u003c\/em\u003e if you are looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA book that teaches kids about autumn, leaf identification, and persistence towards a goal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks about fall for your child, classroom, or homeschool curriculum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational stories about the changing seasons for back to school\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeas for fun activities and art projects with fall leaves!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Smetana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Flying Cardinal Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798992228427\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmetana, Laura:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Laura Smetana is an award-winning author and illustrator. She loves creating bright, joyful cut-paper watercolor collages inspired by nature. Laura's other author-illustrated books include My Love for You Is Like the Night Sky and My Love for You Is Like a Garden, which received a starred Kirkus Review and was named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2023. She is also the author of Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer's \u0026amp; Dementia (illustrated by Elisabete B. P. de Moraes), which won a Northern Lights Book Award. Laura co-authored her debut children's book, Little Squiggle's Lake Adventure, with her son. When she isn't writing or painting, Laura can be found inspiring kids to create their own books at school author visits, teaching collage art to adults and children, and going on walks to catch lucky leaves. Laura lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and son. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the Downers Grove Artists' Guild, and the Nature Artists' Guild of The Morton Arboretum. Visit her online at www.laurasmetana.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Laura Smetana \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48912936534173,"sku":"9798992228427","price":38.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e3b4277e-1882-47b2-b703-8fc140b82285.jpg?v=1789548233","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/my-lucky-leaf-9798992228427","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}