Oak, the Littlest Leaf Girl

An enchanting story from the creator of Ella's Night Lights and Lily the Pond Mermaid about facing change, learning to voice difficult emotions and taking a leap into the unknown.Oak is a mythical little leaf girl who lives with her leaf parents on the branch of an ancient oak tree. She loves nothing more than exploring and playing with the creatures and insects of her tree world. But as the weather shifts and the slow season begins, Oak realizes that she and her family must leave the tree. It is time for them to float down to the ground where they can nestle into their winter acorn home, and see out the cold until spring returns once more. But Oak refuses to move - she doesn't understand why they have to go and she's afraid of what's next. Why does change feel so hard?

Autorentext

Lucy Fleming has been an avid doodler and bookworm since early childhood, and graduated from the University of Lincoln with a first-class honours degree in Illustration. She is the author-illustrator of Ella's Night Lights and Lily, the Pond Mermaid and has illustrated a number of books including the Betsy Buglove series by Catherine Jacob, Small Person's Guide to Grandmas, written by Jane Clarke, and River Rose and the Magical Christmas, written by singer Kelly Clarkson. Originally from Warwickshire, she now lives and works in Cheshire. Find her online at lucyflemingillustrations.com and on Instagram as @IllustrateLucy, where she has 231,000 followers.

Klappentext

An enchanting picture book story, and an ideal Christmas gift stocking filler, from the creator of **Ella's Night Lights **and **Lily the Pond Mermaid **about facing change, learning to voice difficult emotions and taking a leap into the unknown.

Oak is the teensy little, magical leaf girl, who lives in the middle of the woods. When summer turns to autumn and leaves begin to change - Oak and her family must leave their tree. It is time for them to float down to the ground where they can nestle into their cosy winter acorn home, and see out the cold until spring returns once more.

Will Oak be brave enough to take a leap from the comfort of her Oak tree? And why is change so hard?

• Perfect for children aged 3-5 years!
• Ideal for fans of fairies, fantasy and miniature worlds, this is a truly adorable picture book that celebrates the **hidden magic of nature.
  **- Gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as fear of change, resilience and giving children the space and time to make a decision that feels right for them.
• Glittering foil finish on the cover!

Have you met Oak's enchanting picture book friends?

- Ella's Night Lights
Ella is a little moth girl who only comes out at night to collect shimmering lights and guide other animals to safety...
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• Lily, the Pond Mermaid**
  Lily is a pond mermaid who loves looking after her pond home and all who live in it...