The Very Last Leaf

Written by WADE STEF · Illustrated by Jennifer Davison

A leaf must face his fear of falling to pass his final exam.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Lance Cottonwood is the top leaf in his class, but he's terrified of his final exam: letting go and falling. As autumn approaches, Lance must confront his fear or risk failing. Will he find the courage to embrace change, or will his anxiety hold him back? This charming tale explores the challenges of facing fears and the pressure to be perfect, set against a backdrop of vibrant autumn colors. Join Lance on his journey of self-discovery and see if he can learn to let go when it matters most.

From the publisher

Lance Cottonwood is the best and brightest of the leaves, but even the top students on the tree have worries. Can Lance conquer his fear of falling and just let go when the time comes for his final exam, or will he let his worries take over? In this funny and encouraging picture book, best-selling author Stef Wade (A Place for Pluto) tells an engaging story and deftly addresses social and emotional struggles many kids encounter each day…feeling anxious, wanting to be perfect, facing fears, etc. These themes combined with illustrator Jennifer Davison’s delightful characters and rich autumnal colors make The Very Last Leaf a perfect book for the start of a new school year, the arrival of autumn, or any period of transition in life.

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