021 120 5496 
THE CHILDREN'S BOOKSHELF
  • Home
  • About
    • About Barefoot Books
  • Books
  • Schools
  • For Kids
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Home
  • About
    • About Barefoot Books
  • Books
  • Schools
  • For Kids
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Books
  • >
  • Life Lessons
  • >
  • Dance Like a Leaf

Dance Like a Leaf

SKU:
NZ$29.90
NZ$29.90
Unavailable
per item


As her grandmother’s health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their cozy shared autumn traditions. Poetic prose paired with evocative illustrations by Mexican illustrator Claudia Navarro make for a beautiful celebration of life and a gentle introduction to the death of a loved one.


Written by AJ Irving


Illustrated by Claudia Navarro


Format : Paperback


French Version available

Spanish Version available


Product Dimensions: 8.50 x 10.75 inches

Page Count: 32 pages

Age Range: Ages 4-9 years


DEATH AND DYING: Gently addresses the topic of loss in an age-appropriate way, and demonstrates how traditions can be used to carry on the memory of a loved one.


GRANDPARENT RELATIONSHIP: The love between grandmother and granddaughter is palpable throughout.


POETIC LANGUAGE: Lyrical text draws parallels between the turning of the seasons and the stages of life.


EVOCATIVE ILLUSTRATIONS: Claudia Navarro, illustrator of La Frontera, sensitively renders characters whose faces and body language convey a range of emotions.



“This beautifully balanced picturebook’s rich colours dance alongside its intricately clear-eyed narrative, sensitive but never sentimental…. Certain to become a classic” – Inis magazine, Children’s Books Ireland


“A paean to autumn, love, and loss.... This evocative pairing of story and art creates a tone poem and lesson, a lovely reflection on the seasons of life, and a gentle lead-in to discussion of death and renewal” – School Library Journal

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
2 available
Add to Cart

The Children's Bookshelf NZ


The Books 
All prices on this website are in NZ Dollars and include NZ GST

Shipping
​Free Shipping for orders between $150 and $250.
We currently only ship within New Zealand
You can return most items for a full refund less postage by contacting us with 30 days of purchase. 
Returned items must be in resalable condition, otherwise, you may be charged a re-stocking fee. 
We will refund your payment via the same method you used to make the payment or give you store credit. 


Privacy Policy
Use of your information
We endeavor to protect your personal privacy. Our policy is designed to you understand how we collect and use personal information you decide to share and also help you make informed decisions when using our website. By using and accessing our website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We do not share, sell or rent your contact information. 
We send out emails to our email subscribers if they have opted into our mailing lists. We remove subscribers from our mailing list if subscribers request to be removed from our regular newsletters or emails. 
  
​

Jean

Barefoot Books Community Bookseller
Barefoot Books Wellington
Barefoot Books New Zealand

Mob: +64211205496

Email -[email protected]
Facebook - @thechildrensbookshelfnz
Instagram - @thechildrensbookshelfnz

Wellington New Zealand
Picture

    Stay up to date with new books and special offers

Subscribe to VIP list
© 2023 by The Children's Bookshelf NZ  "previously Barefoot Books Wellington". All rights reserved.
​
Site designed by www.buildawebsiteforme.co.nz