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Leaf-light

By Trace Balla
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Leaf-light by Trace Balla is a delightful children's book that tells the story of a young character's journey through a vibrant natural world. As they explore, they learn about the wonders of nature and the importance of preserving it. The book combines engaging illustrations with a narrative that inspires curiosity and environmental awareness in young readers.
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You might enjoy this charming children's tale if you appreciate beautifully illustrated stories that explore themes of nature, friendship, and connection. The story offers a gentle journey through a vibrant landscape where young readers can learn the value of patience and mindfulness in discovering the world around them.

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NOTABLE BOOK: 2024 CBCA Book of the Year, Picture Book

SHORTLISTED: 2024 Queensland Literary Awards, Children's Book Award
SHORTLISTED: 2024 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature

Selected as one of the Best Junior & Middle Grade Books for 2023 - Readings Books

Selected for the International Youth Library's White Raven List, 2024

Join Miri in her special spot, high up among the dappled leaf-light, and below with her neighbour Wingo, two joeys, a wombat and a baby emu!

A story about friendship, taking down barriers and creating community, finding your own path in the world and inspiring others along the way - from one of Australia's most unique creative talents.

PRAISE FOR TRACE BALLA'S BOOKS:

'Another lovely adventure from Trace Balla. Rich in country and family, deep in care for the future.' - BRUCE PASCOE

'A beautiful book about being connected to the world at ground level. I feel like I've made a new friend through Trace's exquisitely accessible drawings and gentle prose.' - ALISON LESTER

'Reminiscent of Alison Lester and Roland Harvey, Landing with Wings is a story about moving slowly, looking carefully and remaining curious, and it is a book that leads by example. In her loving portrait of community life in Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Balla achieves something like contemporary visual bush poetry. It is spellbinding.' - BOOKS+PUBLISHING

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760526207

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 554g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Trace Balla

About the Author

Trace Balla is a well-loved Australian children's book author, illustrator and writer of song lyrics who lives on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. She has won the CBCA Book of the Year Award, the Readings Children's Book Prize, the Wilderness Society's Environment Award for Children's Literature, a Comic Arts Awards of Australia Bronze Ledger, and an Honour Award for the inaugural SCBWI Australian Picture Book Illustrator Awards. She has also been shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards (twice), Adelaide Festival Awards for Children's Literature, and ALIA Graphic's Notable Australian Graphic Novel Award.

Trace's stories explore themes of connection to Country and community, nature, friendship, gratitude, grief and human rights. She also loves to inspire others, of all ages and from all walks of life, through her talks and workshops, which explore creativity and caring for the planet. Trace does freelance illustration work, from logos to murals, and has a bookshelf ever filling with her nature journals and other reflections. Find out more about her at traceballa.com.

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