“This lyrical ode to leaves is guaranteed to resonate with the burgeoning nature lover in your life... a must-read for young leaf peepers.”  —Kirkus Reviews​

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Perfect for young readers, My Lucky Leaf is a whimsical picture book about a child on a quest to catch a lucky leaf before it hits the forest floor.

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With vivid watercolor collage illustrations crafted from crayon rubbings of actual fall leaves, this playful picture book captures the childhood joys of fall as readers join in on a magical journey to catch a lucky leaf. As leaves of all colors, shapes, and sizes tumble down with each WHOOSH of the wind, a child jumps, leaps, and reaches her way through the forest—while learning the names of leaves along the way. Will her persistence pay off? 

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Bonus materials include a glossary of fall leaves, a brief history on how Illinois schoolchildren selected the state tree, seasonal activities with fall leaves, and a behind-the-scenes look at how the art was created.

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Pick up My Lucy Leaf if you are looking for:

• A book that teaches kids about autumn, leaf identification, and persistence towards a goal 

• Books about fall for your child, classroom, or homeschool curriculum

• Educational stories about the changing seasons 

• Ideas for fun activities and art projects with fall leaves!

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Available 9/1/2026 at:

​Amazon    Barnes & Noble    Bookshop.org

​Or order at your Local Independent Bookstore!

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