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A leaf can be a . . .

Shade spiller

Mouth filler

Tree topper

Rain stopper

Find out about the many roles leaves play in this poetic exploration of leaves throughout the year.

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Laura Purdie Salas

Laura Purdie Salas

Laura Purdie Salas is the author of more than 120 poetry and nonfiction books for kids. Her titles include A Leaf Can Be . . ., Bookspeak!... See more
Violeta Dabija

Violeta Dabija

Violeta Dabija haș illustrated more than 25 children's books. She enjoys combining traditional and digital techniques to create delicate and at... See more

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Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

A Leaf Can Be...
Fresh leaves burst forth in Salas’ opening stanza, followed by two- to four-word couplets listing a leaf’s many functions. This pattern continues for fall and winter, allowing her rhymed verse to reinforce the cyclical nature of the seasons...

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