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Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
One fine autumn morning, Little Boy stands with his parents, admiring the tree in their backyard. The tree is bare except for one lone leaf. Later, alone, Little Boy tries to talk to Little Leaf. Surprisingly, it answers, explaining its role in protecting its brothers and sisters (the other leaves) until they fall. Little Leaf and Little Boy compare their lives and how they must live by certain rules and how they must do certain things, like go to bed when Mom and Dad say so. Winter comes and Little Leaf has fallen to the ground, with the promise to return again in the spring. As Little Boy waits for Little Leaf to return, he watches and admires each season until spring finally arrives. He learns about different birds that appear in each season. Little Leaf does appear and the two renew their friendship, talking to each other year after year.
Phil Scrima's colorfully illustrated children's book, The Leaf That Wouldn't Fall, is very much in keeping with the compassionate stories of Robert Munsch, particularly his book, Love You Forever. This is a tender hearted story about the seasons of life, colorfully illustrated and beautifully told for children of all ages (even adult children) to enjoy. It is an extraordinarily different story, one that will be loved and cherished for generations and by each generation. It speaks of companionship, of life, of the seasons of life and the seasons of nature, and it teaches us all the beauty of each season. Very well done!
