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A yellow leaf is not ready to fall from the tree when autumn comes, but finally, after finding another leaf still on the tree, the two let go together.
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Greenwillow Books (2008), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
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LibraryThing member mcphra01
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In Carin Berger's "The Little Yellow Leaf," a lone leaf hangs on throughout autumn. The little leaf claims he is "not ready," while all of the other leaves are falling to the ground.The little yellow leaf, after weeks of loneliness, spots another leaf hanging on. Together
In Carin Berger's "The Little Yellow Leaf," a lone leaf hangs on throughout autumn. The little leaf claims he is "not ready," while all of the other leaves are falling to the ground.The little yellow leaf, after weeks of loneliness, spots another leaf hanging on. Together
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the leaves decide to fall. This book would be great to introduce season changes and how the leaves fall in autumn. I loved the illustrations. Although simple, they added color and filled the pages with brilliance. This book uses the science process skill of observation. This "behavior" by these two leaves can be observed during the colder seasons. A way to integrate this book into a science lesson would be to read the book to engage, and have daily observations of how many leaves and what color the leaves are. The science content is fairly credible. The teacher would have to explain that leaves, obviously, cannot vocalize. Also, some of the pictures are not very accurate. Overall the book was a great introduction to grades k-2 about the season changes. Show Less
LibraryThing member LiLibrarianCK
Autumn splashes a colorful spectrum of olive to rust along the treetops and throughout the breeze, but what happens when a lone yellow leaf is left behind? To whisk through the air without a concern is not within this leaf's freewill as he clings to an oak tree branch and whispers his first
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declaration, "I'm not ready yet." Though the glint of the golden mosaic sun of lined and lemon papers beckons the leaf, the chill in the night only tightens the grasp. As the last yellow leaf continues to hold fast, it is the sole scarlet leaf that extends its branch of support. The fear of the unknown in left behind in their dotted-lined tracks as they embrace the solace of soaring together. The unique mixed mediums of collage and paint add layer upon layer to both the illustrations and the simple text. For any child who may be starting school or moving on to the next grade or school, this story of courage is one that resonates with any new experience. Also a great introduction to the seasons and friendship for kindergarten and first grade. This, like an autumn branch, is one you may want to hold onto. (K-2) Show Less
LibraryThing member kidlit9
A little yellow leaf hangs on to the tree through the change of seasons and weather until it is ready to let itself go with its friend, the scarlet leaf.
LibraryThing member Pusparani
This is a very charming book and a wonderful book to illustrate the fall and winter seasons. I really appreciate how this book has inspired me to not be afraid of dealing with problems in my life. It is a story about a little yellow leaf that is not ready to leave the tree she has been a part of
The story makes me reflect on what I usually do and feel when I have to face something uncertain. It is good to have a story read to you and encourages you to be grateful and confident to face your life.
The book includes fascinating and encouraging collages. The texture is rich, and pointing out the perspective of nature that sees the struggling of a little yellow leaf to face the unknown she is afraid of. It is a powerful book which encourages spirit and confidence to anyone including young readers. I just loved it!
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for a long time. She is afraid to see what will happen to her after she lets go of the tree. She is still hanging on the tree, all alone. Until one day, the little yellow leaf discovers a red leaf at the top of the tree that is in the same situation as her. And then they decide to leave the tree and fly together with the wind to places they have never known.The story makes me reflect on what I usually do and feel when I have to face something uncertain. It is good to have a story read to you and encourages you to be grateful and confident to face your life.
The book includes fascinating and encouraging collages. The texture is rich, and pointing out the perspective of nature that sees the struggling of a little yellow leaf to face the unknown she is afraid of. It is a powerful book which encourages spirit and confidence to anyone including young readers. I just loved it!
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LibraryThing member nancyjensen
Shy, hesitant, not ready to let go, the little yellow leaf persists in holding on until long after the other leaves have let go. It's autumn and the days are changing, they're getting colder and the wind is blowing, it's time to move on. Sometimes it's hard to let go though! Carin Berger speaks to
I have felt this same way many times in my life. This little book is reassuring for me. I need to trust more in times of transition. This book can be used in the Pre K to grade 2 classroom to talk about the changing seasons, summer to fall to winter, and also to address the changes that are going on in students' lives, too. This book shares a calm approach to a sometimes difficult topic: change. Somehow knowing we're not alone with our dilemma helps.
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the reluctant learner or to the child who faces changes in their life and shows them in a caring way that life goes on, ready or not, and everything will be alright. I have felt this same way many times in my life. This little book is reassuring for me. I need to trust more in times of transition. This book can be used in the Pre K to grade 2 classroom to talk about the changing seasons, summer to fall to winter, and also to address the changes that are going on in students' lives, too. This book shares a calm approach to a sometimes difficult topic: change. Somehow knowing we're not alone with our dilemma helps.
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LibraryThing member crystalmorris
Beautiful illustrations, very scrapbook-like. Easy to read, and enjoyed thoroughly by little ones. Simple plot, rich in design.
LibraryThing member briannad84
Really great and uniquely creative story! I especially liked the illustration of the tree from the top when the Yellow leaf first discovered the Scarlet leaf. My son enjoyed it!
LibraryThing member scote23
I read this book a little while ago, when it was named one of the New York Times Best Illustrated books of 2008. I think it's a wonderful quiet fall story with gorgeous illustrations. Now nominated for the Maine Chickadee award for 2009-2010.
LibraryThing member jennabear913
The Little Yellow Leaf isn’t ready to leave the comfort of its tree. It doesn’t know what will happen when it lets go. This picture book shows the power of friendship and loneliness. It exemplifies the fact that overcoming fears takes encouragement from others. The muted color palate of the
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collage pictures is perfect for this fall story. And each picture has a completely different feel and palate than the other pictures. Recommended for ages 4-6 Show Less
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Reading through the reviews of this book online, I'm struck by the fact that no one else has drawn the comparison I think fairly leaps to mind. Namely, that between Carin Berger's recent The Little Yellow Leaf, and Leo Buscaglia's classic picture-book explanation of death, The Fall of Freddie the
In any case, Berger's collage illustrations here are so breathtakingly gorgeous, that I would still be recommending her book, regardless of the story, which is (unlike the Buscaglia) not so much about death, as about change in general. But back to the artwork! I love the different papers - lined notebook paper, graphing paper, handmade-looking greenish paper with white flecks - that Berger uses for her backgrounds. I love that many of the leaves and other objects were created with papers that had bits of writing on them. I simply adore the colors used, which perfectly evoke the wistful feeling of fall, and of impending winter. Every page is so gorgeous - something to be savored! - that I have difficulty picking a favorite. If I had to though, it would be the spread on which two vividly red leaves float across a golden "woven-mat" mandala. Just lovely!
In short: fans of beautifully illustrated picture-books will definitely want to peruse The Little Yellow Leaf. Whatever they think of the story, they will love the art!
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Leaf. The two narratives are so very similar, in fact - a leaf clings to its tree as the autumn deepens into winter, afraid to let go, and face whatever comes next - that I was tempted to believe that this similarity in them was deliberate - perhaps a homage to one of the beloved books of my childhood?In any case, Berger's collage illustrations here are so breathtakingly gorgeous, that I would still be recommending her book, regardless of the story, which is (unlike the Buscaglia) not so much about death, as about change in general. But back to the artwork! I love the different papers - lined notebook paper, graphing paper, handmade-looking greenish paper with white flecks - that Berger uses for her backgrounds. I love that many of the leaves and other objects were created with papers that had bits of writing on them. I simply adore the colors used, which perfectly evoke the wistful feeling of fall, and of impending winter. Every page is so gorgeous - something to be savored! - that I have difficulty picking a favorite. If I had to though, it would be the spread on which two vividly red leaves float across a golden "woven-mat" mandala. Just lovely!
In short: fans of beautifully illustrated picture-books will definitely want to peruse The Little Yellow Leaf. Whatever they think of the story, they will love the art!
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LibraryThing member matthewbloome
I don't know what it is, but I wasn't in love with this book. I mean, I get it and all and the illustrations are unique, but the book as a whole didn't do it for me. I have a feeling it was intended to be primary, but it felt a bit sketchy and overly sparing in a way.
LibraryThing member dms02
A really beautiful book in terms of layout and illustration. A little leaf all alone afraid to drop from its branch finds he is not alone and together the last two leaves set off together ready 1, 2, 3....
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2008
Physical description
40 p.; 11.75 inches
ISBN
0061452238 / 9780061452239