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The Very Last Leaf Hardcover – Picture Book, August 1, 2020

by WADE STEF (Author), Jennifer Davison (Illustrator)
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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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The Very Last Leaf

A new story from the author of A Place for Pluto, a best-selling picture book

  • The engaging and accessible storyline hits on important social/emotional themes involving anxiety, perfectionism, and facing fears
  • The story also features a science hook related to the seasons and cycles of nature
  • Hardcover edition includes a beautifully illustrated dust jacket

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a new story from the author of A Place for Pluto, a best-selling picture book; the engaging and accessible storyline hits on important social/emotional themes involving anxiety, perfectionism, and facing fears; the story also features a science hook related to the seasons and cycles of nature --Book Description

a new story from the author of A Place for Pluto, a best-selling picture book; the engaging and accessible storyline hits on important social/emotional themes involving anxiety, perfectionism, and facing fears; the story also features a science hook related to the seasons and cycles of nature --Book Description

About the Author

Stef Wade used to write about cardboard boxes, but thinks writing books is far more exciting. She was the co-creator and writer for the former cooking and home blog Haute Apple Pie. Stef holds a BA in advertising from Marquette University and an MBA in Integrated Marketing Communication from DePaul University. Stef is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She currently resides in the greater Milwaukee area with her husband and three boys.

As a child, Jennifer Davison was always drawing, imagining, and creating. She began her career as a digital artist in an animation studio in Belfast, working on a variety of projects for children’s TV. Jennifer’s passion for illustration led her to pursue a career as a freelance illustrator, working on a number of children’s books including A Very Noisy Christmas, A Very Happy Easter, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Jennifer lives in Northern Ireland and works in her little studio, surrounded by children’s books, toys, and numerous hot cups of tea.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Capstone; Illustrated edition (August 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1684461049
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1684461042
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD570L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.4 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 430 ratings

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    Stef is the author of Q & U CALL IT QUITS, THE VERY LAST LEAF and A PLACE FOR PLUTO, a 2018 Barnes & Noble story time pick, 2019 TXLA 2×2 Reading List Book, 2019 UK Summer Reading Challenge book, a 2019 LITA Golden Duck Notable Picture Book, and runner-up for the 2020 Magnolia Book Award.

    Her latest releases include MOVING TO MARS and EVERY DAY'S A HOLIDAY.

    Stef enjoys learning and laughing with students all over the country.

    She’s bounced all over the midwest with her college sweetheart husband and her three historically and literary named brood of boys and currently resides in Wisconsin.

    Stef is represented by Christa Heschke of McIntosh & Otis.

    For more information, visit www.stefwade.com.

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    Jennifer Davison is a freelance illustrator. She lives in Northern Ireland and works in her little studio, surrounded by children’s books, toys and numerous hot cups of tea.

    As a child Jennifer was always drawing, imagining and creating. She has been telling stories through pictures for as long as she can remember.

    Jennifer began her career as a digital artist in an animation studio in Belfast, working on a variety of projects for children’s TV. Jennifer’s passion for illustration then led her to pursue a career as a children's book illustrator working on a number of picture books for publishers across the world.

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Customers find the book's story quality positive, with one mentioning it has many lesson opportunities to expand upon. Moreover, the pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how it teaches about natural fears. Additionally, the illustrations are well-received, with customers describing them as great.

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as cute and adorable, with one customer noting it has many lesson opportunities to expand upon.

"...we purchased it instead of getting it from the library since we like the book a lot...." Read more

"...have things we have to do in life that scare us, and this story can help young children (and the adults reading to them) find their courage." Read more

"This is the most adorable book!..." Read more

"...A great story with many lesson opportunities to expand upon." Read more

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Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one mentioning how it teaches children about natural fears, while another notes how adults can relate to Lance's worries.

"...It teaches a nice lesson about natural fears and how to overcome them" Read more

"Cute book for fall and learning to be brave" Read more

"...The story had a perfect ending to help children with their fears." Read more

"...Love the illustrations! Both a child and adult can relate to Lance’s worries. My kids ask me to read this book over and over again." Read more

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"...Such a wonderful message and the pictures were perfect." Read more

"This book was well written and the illustrations were great. The story had a perfect ending to help children with their fears." Read more

"Great unique story! Love the illustrations! Both a child and adult can relate to Lance’s worries...." Read more

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• bright and fun illustrations with cartoon-looking leafs for characters• fall themed about a leaf who doesn’t want to let go• theme: be brave, work hard and follow through even when it’s tough• use the Novel Effect app for extra added fun!• great tie in for Fall lesson with littles
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  • MD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
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    My daughter was assigned a reading project using this book. We are very glad we purchased it instead of getting it from the library since we like the book a lot. It teaches a nice lesson about natural fears and how to overcome them
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story
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    What a cute children’s story! It was recommended by my son’s preschool teacher, and does not disappoint. I love how it shows the main character as a strong student, but this one thing scares him. Often in children’s books, a character is entirely one way, or entirely another, leaving no room for the complexity that we all experience in our behaviors/emotions. This character is more relatable, and more easily used for teaching, because the child can relate to a character who is scared *sometimes*. We all have things we have to do in life that scare us, and this story can help young children (and the adults reading to them) find their courage.
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  • Amanda Warwick
    5.0 out of 5 stars The cutest story!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
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    This is the most adorable book! I bought it to read to my 3rd grade students, and after previewing it tonight I can’t wait to bring it in to read it to them tomorrow! Such a wonderful message and the pictures were perfect.
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  • Jenn A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute fall book!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
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    Teacher here! I love this book as a read aloud in my kindergarten class during the Fall months. It’s about a leaf that is afraid of falling but at the faces his fear and lets go! A great story with many lesson opportunities to expand upon.
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  • LMS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute fall book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
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    Cute book for fall and learning to be brave
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  • Rebecca
    4.0 out of 5 stars A sweet and encouraging story with bright artwork- 4 out of 5 stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2020
    Thank you to NetGalley and Capstone for this book in exchange for an honest review.

    The Very Last Leaf written by Stef Wade and illustrated by Jennifer Davison is a sweet, encouraging, and simple story with bright and adorable artwork. This easy read with a great message is perfect for young to early middle-grade readers.

    Little Lance Cottonwood is the best and brightest student on the tree. He excels in his classes on Budding, Pigment Changing, and Wind Resistance. However, even the most brilliant students have their fears. Will Lance be able to conquer his fear of falling and let go of the tree in time for his final exam?

    This is a beautifully designed and cute tale! The simple storyline is easy-to-follow. Little Lance’s story is extremely relatable to both adult and child readers. Wade does a wonderful job of simply but clearly exploring common issues that kids encounter. The book confronts feelings of inadequacy, the fear of failure and the unknown, anxiety, and the desire to be perfect. These are heavy but familiar issues which Wade presents in an easy-to-read and fun way. Her approachable and child-friendly writing style deftly avoids being boring or preachy.

    However, I would have liked more of Lance’s interactions with his teacher as well as his fellow classmates. I wish the narrative showed how the teacher dealt with the teasing Lance received from his classmates.

    I like the educational tree facts that are seamlessly included in the story. I also love how well the typography changes to suit the narrative. Lance’s report card at the end is also a lovely touch!

    Davison’s charming and detailed illustrations are just stunning! I would buy this book just for the gorgeous full-colour artwork alone! Each page beautifully features the rich and vibrant colours of fall. I also really like the characters’ adorable expressions. I especially love Lance’s cheerful little face—who knew a leaf could be so cute and expressive?

    The Very Last Leaf is a wonderful fall read with an important and positive message. I can’t wait to see more lovely work from this author and illustrator!
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  • Tina Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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    This book was well written and the illustrations were great. The story had a perfect ending to help children with their fears.
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  • Lauren Milam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Read Alouds for Fall!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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    • bright and fun illustrations with cartoon-looking leafs for characters
    • fall themed about a leaf who doesn’t want to let go
    • theme: be brave, work hard and follow through even when it’s tough
    • use the Novel Effect app for extra added fun!
    • great tie in for Fall lesson with littles
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    Great for Read Alouds for Fall!

    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
    • bright and fun illustrations with cartoon-looking leafs for characters
    • fall themed about a leaf who doesn’t want to let go
    • theme: be brave, work hard and follow through even when it’s tough
    • use the Novel Effect app for extra added fun!
    • great tie in for Fall lesson with littles
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  • Marcy Chapman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2021
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    Such a cute little book
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  • Leanne massey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Autumn story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2024
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    Lovely story to read for Autumn. As well as a good moral about being brave.
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  • Goldie045
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book, a little too advanced for toddler
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2024
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    This is a gorgeous book, but it didn’t draw my toddler in; I think she will be more able for it next year. I think age 4+ would be a great age for this book. Lovely to have an autumnal collection of books to use each year.
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