Leaves

This simple, charming story of a young bear��┬ first autumn is perfectly suited to board book format. Bear is surprised when the leaves start falling off the trees, but when he tries to reattach them, it doesn��┤ work. Eventually, he gets sleepy, and burrows into the fallen leaves for a long nap. When he wakes up, it��┬ spring�'and there are suddenly brand-new leaves all around, seeming to welcome him.

With its childlike main character and graceful illustrations, Leaves is a great way to teach the youngest children about the changing seasons.