My Friend Leaf (Hardcover)

'My Friend Leaf'

Heartfelt story about a boy who is starting a new school. He doesn't have any friends but walking through the school gate he sees this perfect shiny green leaf laying on the ground. He thinks to himself "I will be your friend today, will you be mine?"

During the symmetry lesson Sam realises his friend Leaf has a perfect line of symmetry and in nature there are many examples of symmetry.

A friend comes in all shapes and sizes. All you need are curious open eyes.

When you feel lonely look to nature for a friend. Whether it is a pet rock, a stick, a gumnut, a seashell, or a chestnut. It is up to your imagination! Connection is everywhere.

Target Market for My Friend Leaf would be;

School age group; 5-9 year-olds.

A child who is new to a school or moving to a new neighbourhood where they may not know anyone.

A teacher who is introducing symmetry to a class.

My Friend Leaf is my first story to submit for publication. My world has been filled with little people from babysitting as a teenager, being an AuPair in Connecticut, USA to having my very own cherubs; 2 boisterous boys and 1 neurodiverse little girl and working as a Teachers Aid. All the little people who have crossed my path have filled my heart with love, wonder and hope. In that time, I have read stories, shared stories and introduced little people to the wonders of reading. During last year I volunteered at a local Public Library and assisted with Baby Rhyme Time. Taking my children to rhyme time was always a relief to get out of the house and have some adult company. As a parent I found it hard to find the right words to explain things to my children and quite often I would turn to books. Books about emotions, families and life lessons helped in a subtle way get my point across to my children. There are many ideas I have drafted that I want to turn into stories to share. The experiences I have had in life have left imprints of words in my mind that are now coming together as stories.

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