About this item
In this picture book destined to become a fall classic, life as a leaf is pretty sweet! This charming and reassuring picture book about finding joy in change will be returned to again and again.The weather is pleasant, the view is fine, and everything just feels fresh. But when autumn breezes begin to blow, adventurous Birch, nervous Oak, and grumpy Maple each have their own way of facing the new crispness in the air. The squirrels take pleasure in warning the leaves about the transformations to come: new colors! And more ... an actual fall. But will the ground be the end? Or a new beginning? New situations can be scary but also thrilling, as three adorable autumn leaves, surprised by their turning colors and the promise of the fall to come, discover in this funny and heartwarming story, the perfect tool for any child who struggles with change.
About the Author
As a child you could find Emmy Kastner with some crayons or a pencil, a typewriter, or a paintbrush. When anyone would ask what she'd like to be when she grew up, Emmy would let them know, "A writer ... or everything. And I'm not waiting until I grow up." An early encounter with Jon Scieszka helped guide her down the path of a writer. "He was touring with his new book series, The Time Warp Trio," she explains. "My mom let me stay home from school to attend the author visit at the elementary school she worked at. I remember him asking me about my interests. I sheepishly confessed I was thinking about being a writer, telling him about the story I was working on. It had to do with a bear that came alive at night. (Very original, yes.) He put down his pen, looked me in the eyes, and confidently said, "Well, then, that's what you're going to do. You're a writer." I held onto that affirmation for a long time. I still do.Emmy taught high school English and science for a handful of years in the Midwest, and then in San Francisco. After moving back to Michigan, she co-founded literacy nonprofit Read and Write Kalamazoo in 2012. She lives with her husband in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with their three young kids who keep them on their toes. Emmy's art and writing studio lives above the family's coffee shop, which makes caffeinating her days quite efficient.
