The Wishing Leaf
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

The Wishing Leaf

Written by Kallie George · Illustrated by Paola Zakimi

Bear waits for the last leaf to fall, hoping for a wish to come true. Will he succeed?

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40 pages· ~340L
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Bookroo's summary

As winter approaches, Bear eagerly awaits the last leaf's fall, believing it will grant a wish. While his friends grow impatient and leave, Bear finds creative ways to wait. Alone and weary, will he witness the leaf's descent and make his wish? Discover a tale of patience and wonder.

From the publisher

As the seasons change from fall to winter, Bear eagerly waits for the last leaf to fall so that he can make a wish in this charming and cozy picture book from author Kallie George and illustrator Paola Zakimi A story of patience, friendship, and awe, The Wishing Leaf is a picture book full of wonder for the changing seasons, with a perfectly cozy ending. Bear knows that when the last leaf falls in the forest, whatever wish you make is sure to come true! Although it’s almost time to sleep, Mama allows Bear to watch and wait with his friends. But it seems like the leaf is never going to fall, so one by one, the other animals grow impatient and start to head home. Bear, however, finds active ways to wait, all the while wondering what to wish for–until finally, he’s the only one left, and he’s growing tired. Will Bear see the last leaf fall? And if so, what wish will he make?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~340L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.5
F&P level
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Publication
Published
August 12, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419772467

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