Leif and the Fall

Written by Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant · Illustrated by Merrilee Liddiard

A leaf fears falling. Can creativity change his fate before the wind decides for him?

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32 pages· AD540L

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Bookroo's summary

Leif, a leaf afraid of falling, defies nature's course with his friend Laurel. As autumn winds threaten, they craft a net, kite, and parachute to soften his descent. Will their inventive spirit triumph, or will Leif's fear become reality? In a world where failure is feared, Leif's journey reveals the power of persistence and creativity. Discover what happens when a gust of wind challenges their plans.

From the publisher

Persistence and creativity can lead to amazing things, as Leif the leaf discovers in this lovely storybook from Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals.

Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. “All leaves fall in the fall,” say the other leaves. But Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses the resources around him to create a net, a kite, a parachute in hopes of softening his landing. The clock is ticking, the wind is blowing. What will happen when a gust of wind pulls Leif from his branch?

In a culture that prizes achievement, kids are often afraid to fail–failing to realize that some of the very ideas that don’t work are steps along the path to ones that will.

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