Journeys; The Adventures Of Leaf

Summary:

There is a rock jutting out from the side of a mountain. A small maple tree grew in that spot.

Reader Enjoyment Factors:

The illustrations by seventh graders add to the fun of this book. Kids will relate to leaf's adventures.

Content Awareness Factors:

None.

Little Kid Reaction

The kids thought the leaves were beautiful and colorful. They liked that a new tree grew after the leaves fell off the tree. They made a connection with the tree because they like swinging in trees. They asked to read the story again.

Big Kid Reaction

I liked the book because my kids enjoyed it. This was a wonderful book: very interesting and educational. I wished it could have been longer.

Type of Book:
This is a picture book about the cycle of life.

Educational Themes:

The story makes it easy to talk about the natural cycle of life, both literally (like a tree) and as a broader concept. Leaf's adventures also give you the opportunity to draw out specific vignettes (like loss, friendship, choices).

Reading Level:
0.0

Recommended Age To Read By Yourself:
8 to 12

Recommended Age To Read Together:
4 to 8

Age of child:
Read to a six-year-old girl and ten-year-old boy.

Purchase Recommendation:
Borrow. This is a nice story.