Synopses & Reviews
Ride the wind and drift east with Leaf Man in this autumnal classic by Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert, perfect for young readers returning to school in the fall.
Fall has come, the wind is gusting, and Leaf Man is on the move. Is he drifting east, over the marsh and ducks and geese? Or is he heading west, above the orchards, prairie meadows, and spotted cows?
No one's quite sure, but this much is certain: A Leaf Man's got to go where the wind blows.
Ehlert crafts each illustration out of actual fall leaves on every spread to reveal gorgeous landscapes. This playful and whimsical book celebrates the natural world and the rich imaginative life of children.
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“A narrator recalls the Leaf Man that used to live nearby but recently blew away with the wind….After this visual feast, young nature lovers are sure to look with fresh eyes as they walk through the woods.” Publishers Weekly
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“Combines vivid collage artwork, effulgent colors, and an inventive design to create an eye-catching picture book….The artwork is dazzling, and the book's concept will inspire nature walks, art projects, and curiosity about the changing seasons." School Library Journal
About the Author
Lois Ehlert was the author-illustrator of many picture books, including Caldecott Honor-winning Color Zoo, Leaf Man, Pie in the Sky, In My World, Growing Vegetable Soup, Planting a Rainbow, and the best-selling Waiting for Wings.