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The Little Yellow Leaf [Hardcover]

Carin Berger
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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Book Description

August 26, 2008 4 - 8 years

As all the other leaves float off and fly past, Little Yellow Leaf thinks, I'm not ready yet.

As the seasons change all around, Little Yellow Leaf holds on to the tree. Still not ready.

Will Little Yellow Leaf ever be ready?

This is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid of facing the unknown—and a celebration of the friends who help us take the leap.


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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2—The human capacity for volition and fear of the unknown is central to this tale. A lone yellow leaf clings to a giant oak tree and watches the unfolding drama of winter's approach, refusing to let go of his branch. A "riot of fiery leaves" swirls to the ground, apples grow "musky" and pumpkins ripen, geese fly south, and eventually snow flurries fill the air, but still the leaf holds fast. Finally, he spies a small scarlet leaf attached high above that invites him to let go. Together, they soar away and join in a dance with the wind. In Berger's eye-catching collage illustrations, pieced background papers in shades of yellow, green, blue, and beige show off stylized forms of naked tree branches, leaves, and sun created by clipping and pasting (sometimes tiny) segments of various papers—faded, lined ledger, and graph paper; colored and printed magazine pages—and adding touches of paint. It seems the message to be inferred from this slight anthropomorphic tale is that feelings of indecision can be overcome by heeding the encouragement of another. Some parents may be inclined to disagree.—Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, Ohio
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From Booklist

Berger’s latest picture book focuses on a single leaf that is just not ready to leave the branch of its great oak tree. While other leaves swirl down, this leaf keeps holding on as apples grew musky, pumpkins heavy, and flocks of geese took wing. Complementing her own concise, appealing text, Berger’s inventive collage-based illustrations range from a closeup of the leaf that reveals words and letters on it to an image of the sun that seems to have been formed from a mosaic of bricks. They give a sense of both close-up textures and the wider reach of the world. Eventually the season turns to blue-gray winter, and still the leaf holds on tight. It is not until the leaf spies a scarlet flash high up on an icy branch that it can contemplate the next step. Over the next three spreads—quirky, gorgeous landscapes that incorporate lined paper, graph paper, newspaper articles, and water bills—the two leaves soar through the skies, off and away and away and away, together. Preschool-Grade 2. --Abby Nolan

Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Greenwillow Books (August 26, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061452238
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061452239
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 11.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #289,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carin Berger is an award-winning designer and illustrator. The Little Yellow Leaf was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. She is the creator of OK Go!, Not So True Stories & Unreasonable Rhymes and All Mixed Up, and the illustrator of Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant, by Jack Prelutsky, and Trailblazers, by Bobbi Katz. She won the Society of Illustrators Founder's Award in 2006. Carin Berger lives with her family in New York City.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
The story is touching and the illustration is wonderful. Patrick Conway  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
Me and my 3 yr old loved it. Mom  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Little Yellow Leaf October 13, 2008
Format:Hardcover
The Little Yellow Leaf is a book to be read over and over again. As an ex east coaster and visual artist, I am immediately swept into the beauty and desolation of fall which is exquisitly rendered by Carin Berger from the simplicity of the story to the complexity of understanding of her medium. Not having a young child in the house, I enjoy the book from the point of view of an adult and an artist and am so happy that it arrived in the fall.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a stunning picture book September 29, 2008
Format:Hardcover
There is something about this book which brings tears to my eyes every time I read it to my daughter. It just works on so many levels: stunning art, poetic text, a gentle, philosophical message about transformation and trust. As for my daughter, she loves tracing the little yellow (and scarlet) leaves' journeys once they finally let go and jump into the wind. Highly recommended.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars touching and beautiful on many levels November 6, 2008
Format:Hardcover
the little yellow leaf is touching and beautiful on many levelsl. it really captures the nostalgic feeling of fall and combines it with the fear of change, and the need to let go and trust that everything will be ok. visually, it's exquisite. thoughtfulness is alive in every aspect of the book, from the minute details iin each illustration, to the carefully selected words which perfectly convey the feelings of the little trepid leaf, to the encouraging and hopeful message that's conveyed. i love this book. it opens my heart.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story
We purchased this book to use part of it as a reading for our wedding. It's a cute story that any child or adult can appreciate.
Published 4 months ago by J. Pye
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Picture Book makes a great "guest book" for weddings &...
This beautifully-told & illustrated story can also be the background for collecting signatures at a party, wedding or other memorable event. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Thatcher
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful book
Gorgeous art from Ms. Berger. Children get caught up in her thoughtful approach to line work and original story telling.
Published 5 months ago by Tammi Scapter
3.0 out of 5 stars I was not impressed
I did not enjoy this book as much as the other reviewers. The story is about a leaf that will not fall during autumn and clings on through part of winter. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rebecca K. Holmes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
We used this book for our fall wedding-it was a fun and appropriate story for the two of us. The illustrations and layout were also very condusive to making a great guest book.
Published 19 months ago by Carissa J. Sweigart
5.0 out of 5 stars My two year old adores this book.
There are a few cateories of kids books:
I love them, my son not so much.
I love them, my son loves them.
My son loves them, me not so much. Read more
Published on March 27, 2011 by Yogithom
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
This is not only a visually lovely book, but a delight to read as well. Got it for my 3 year old for Christmas and I think it will become a quick favorite.
Published on December 20, 2010 by Stace Klempnauer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
I bought this book because I wanted to get free super saver shipping & was just short of the $25 minimum. I feel so lucky that I got it -- it is a wonderful book on so many levels. Read more
Published on May 9, 2010 by B. Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully creative book
We had to have this to add to our stash of luscious picture books. The seller packed it well, and shipped quickly.
Published on April 9, 2010 by D. Ahrens
5.0 out of 5 stars Very artistic.. touches you at many levels.
Me and my 3 yr old loved it. The poetic flow of the words, the gripping story and the pictures all tie in together beautifully.
Published on February 20, 2010 by Mom
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