What’s the book about?
Bear is all alone and lonely until he finds the greenest, most beguiling leaf. A leaf called Greaf. Bear holds Greaf tight throughout the days and nights that follow. Bear can barely remember a time before Greaf. It is as if things have always been this way. Until one day, they aren’t. Greaf changes with the seasons, and so does Bear. As Greaf leaves him, Bear feels a lightness and warmth that he had almost forgotten. Greaf has gone, but Bear knows its memory will hold a special place in his heart forever.
Recommended for:
Ages 3+.
Three reasons to read it:
- Bear and Greaf’s strong friendship and journey are an exciting way to educate young readers on concepts such as love, loneliness, mourning and loss.
- Canby’s immaculate, kid-friendly illustrations offer a sense of warmth from one page to the next. Each artwork encapsulates the book’s captivating storyline, perfect for bedtime with the little ones.
- The book’s simplicity and minimal words blend well with the illustrations, allowing young readers to use their imaginations as the story unfolds. They can even read along with mum and dad, considering most words are short and sweet. They can really practise their literacy skills in a fun and engaging way!
Buy a copy of A Leaf Called Greaf here.
About the author:
Kelly Canby is an internationally published illustrator and author. Kelly was born in London, but has lived in Australia since the age of three, which is probably around the same age she started playing with pencils and crayons, and it was probably only a few years after that that she decided playing with pencils and crayons was something she wanted to do for the rest of her life.
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