The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: 20th Aniversary Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (933 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B000HOMU4S |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 30 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Delicate and Thoughg Provoking We purchased The Fall of Freddie the Leaf when our toddler started asking questions about death. The book gently goes through the stage of life in a way that is vaguely relatable to a toddler but will gain more meaning as she grows. It closes out the life cycle in a way that is not dramatic or scary but instead is peaceful and poetic. A must-have for every book collection.. "Timeless story of life and death for all ages" according to Carol Watkins. Freddy, a maple leaf, is born in the spring, and grows to know his fellow leaves and his surroundings. Although leaves superficially look the same, he learns and appreciates the subtle differences between himself and each other leaf. He admires a larger leaf, Daniel. Daniel has a deeper understanding of life and death. He helps Freddie understand each of his phases of life. Finally, Daniel explains death and letting go.The book uses the gentle, concrete metaphor of the annual changes in leaves on a tree to help anyone appreciate. Helped generations of children This book helped me get through a really tough loss as a 9 year old. I have given it has a gift to each child I know who has lost someone suddenly. It really helped me gain perspective that there is a bigger plan. We are all part of something much bigger.
He died in 1998.. Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D., was a native of California and an acclaimed professor of education at the University of Southern California. Beloved by millions for his influential message of the limitless power of human love, Buscaglia was the author of fifteen books, including the million-copy bestseller Love
A new edition of the classic fable-which has sold more than 300,000 copies-for anyone who has suffered a permanent lossOriginally published in the fall of 1982, the wonderfully wise and strikingly simple story of a leaf named Freddie has become one of the most popular books of our times. How Freddie and his companion leaves change with the passing seasons, finally falling to the ground with a winter's snow, is an inspiring allegory illustrating the delicate balance between life and death.After offering solace for a generation of adults and children alike, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf arrives in a classic edition with a beautiful new package that will appeal to today's readers at a time when stories of comfort and inspiration have become more important than ever.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal A classic. As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.