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The Lucky, Lucky Leaf

A Horace and Nim Story

Chantal Bourgonje author David Hoskins author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:David & Charles

Published:15th Sep '18

Should be back in stock very soon

The Lucky, Lucky Leaf cover

It’s a windy autumn day and the forest friends are out catching falling leaves for luck. Nim wants to break his all-time record of five lucky leaves before tea time. But the more leaves he catches the more accidents he seems to have catching them. And then Kay accidentally hurts Nim's feelings. Forget breaking records, will Nim survive until teatime?

The Lucky Lucky Leaf has marvellous read aloud appeal. Hubble and Hattie are quickly becoming established as publishers of children's picture books that respect, explore and enhance the right of the child. Teachers, librarians and parents will applaud the integrity of publications that enrich visual thinking while strengthening the skill of being better listeners. - Geelong Obedience Dog Club. What a delightful little book! It has wonderful text and enjoyable illustrations. Based on leaves falling in October and the pleasure of Sim, a hare, catching them and counting how many. The 32 pages with their illustrations are fascinating and will encourage children to go into the garden to catch autumn leaves. This will be a lovely gift for a small child, and give just as much pleasure to the adults. It will make a super Christmas gift. - Trevor Turner. A truly heart-warming story about friendship and counting your blessings with endearing humour and classic illustrations. - Library Girl and Book Boy. Engagingly written by David Hoskins and charmingly illustrated by Chantal Bourgonje ... [this] is an ideal and highly recommended picture book ... for children ages 5-6, making it an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and community library collections. Midwest Book Review. A group of animal friends are having fun walking in the woods catching falling leaves for luck. Delightful illustrations depict the friends and their woodland setting. A gentle book that recreates the spirit and feel of autumn. Ideal for children aged 4-6. – The English Association.

ISBN: 9781787113060

Dimensions: 205mm x 205mm x 9mm

Weight: 333g

32 pages