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Leaf

By Sandra Dieckmann
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A polar bear unexpectedly arrives on the forest shore, drawing suspicion from the local animals due to his strange habits, particularly his collection of leaves. As they observe his attempt to fly with wings of colourful leaves to return home, they begin to see that he may share more with them than they first thought, discovering themes of understanding and acceptance.
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Ideal for children and families seeking a thoughtful story about diversity, empathy, and the environment, accompanied by beautifully crafted illustrations.

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Crow saw it first. The strange white creature, carried upon the dark waves towards the shore…

Crow saw it first. The strange white creature, carried upon the dark waves towards the shore...

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The animals of the forest are suspicious of the strange polar bear who has arrived on their shore with some very strange habits. It's not until they get to know him that they realise they may have a great deal in common!

When a polar bear arrives unexpectedly in the woods, the other animals fear and avoid him, suspecting him to be dangerous — and his odd habit of collecting leaves only adds to their distrust. Then one day, they watch as he attempts to fly over the water with wings made of colourful leaves... trying to get back home. Perhaps he isn't so different after all?

Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann is a beautiful and poignant story about acceptance, understanding, and discovering unexpected friendships.

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Leaf explores environmental themes, prejudice, and communication with illustrations that blend naturalism and fantasy, praised by CLPE. Reviewers highlight its whimsical colour palette and stunning artwork, making it a beautiful and meaningful story for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911171737

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Sandra Dieckmann is a London-based artist, illustrator and potter. She is best known for her colourful, patterned and intricate drawings of nature and wildlife. In 2011 Sandra was chosen by Oscar-winning animator and illustrator Shaun Tan as the Emerging Talent in Illustration for her image ‘Fox Tree’. She runs a hugely succesful Etsy store and also sells her work through her studio, Mama Wolf, in East London.

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