Dance Like a Leaf
Dance Like a Leaf
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Dance Like a Leaf

Written by AJ Irving & illustrated by Claudia Navarro
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4 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
Aug 14, 2020
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As her grandmother’s health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their cozy shared autumn traditions. Poetic prose paired with evocative illustrations by Mexican illustrator Claudia Navarro make for a beautiful celebration of life and a gentle introduction to the death of a loved one.

What Kind of Book is Dance Like a Leaf

Primarily about

grandmadeath, grief, and bereavement

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Gallery

    We bundle up. 
"The more scarves the better," Grandma says. 
We wave to the trees. 
"Hello trees!" Grandma says.
    October. 
Orange and red join the chorus.
Grandma forgets the teacups
so I put two on our special table. 
"Does your tummy feel toasty?" I ask. 
"Oh, yes!" Grandma says.
    December. 
Nearly naked trees shed the last of their leaves. 
Grandma's bed is empty. 
Our teacups sit in a tidy stack. 
Our scarves hang like a rainbow, quiet but vibrant.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781646860586
Publication Date
August 14, 2020
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Text Details
This book was typeset in Foglihten and Meridien
Illustration Details
The illustrations were prepared in acrylics with digital retouching
Page Count
32
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 7 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2020005227
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1140359928
Scholastic Level
M

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